What is rhinitis medicamentosa? Rhinitis medicamentosa is nasal congestion and sneezing that arises with the overuse of medication for treating nasal symptoms. This is also known as rebound rhinitis. Although this is a short-lived reaction in some cases, it can have permanent effects such as chronic sinusitis. Typically >> Read More ...
Almost all vital processes of the body require energy. Carbohydrates in food are broken into simpler units, mainly glucose. This glucose is utilized by cells to derive energy. Optimum concentration of glucose in the blood is required for healthy functioning. It is maintained by hormones secreted from the pancreas – >> Read More ...
What is hyponatremia? Hyponatremia is a condition where the sodium (Na) levels in the blood are lower than normal. Sodium, often referred to a salt and associated with table salt (sodium chloride), is an important electrolyte in the body. It is not the only electrolyte, and therefore not the only salt. Low blood sodium is >> Read More ...
What is venous air embolism? Venous air embolism is when air enters the blood circulating back to the heart. It is not a common condition but has serious and severe consequences – it may even lead to death. Most cases of venous air embolism arises with medical procedures, hence the term ‘iatrogenic’. It >> Read More ...
Vitamins are essential nutrients required in tiny amounts by our body for its optimum development. We obtain it from external sources like food as almost all are not synthesized in our body. Although required in small amounts, vitamins serve as critical determinants of overall growth of body and functions. Classified >> Read More ...
Bad breath (halitosis) is a fairly common disorder affecting most of us at some point in life. The foul odor in bad breath is not considered to be a medical disorder unless it is a long term condition (chronic) and posing a problem in our lives. Halitosis may go beyond just a dental hygiene issue and can indicate more >> Read More ...
What is a gastrinoma? A gastrinoma is a tumor that secretes the hormone gastrin. Normally gastrin is secreted by certain cells in the pancreas, duodenum and stomach. The hormone gastrin stimulates the stomach to produce gastric acid. A gastrinoma secretes large amounts of gastrin. This causes an oversecretion of stomach >> Read More ...
What is aortitis? Aortitis is a condition where the aorta is inflamed. It is a form of vasculitis – inflammation of a blood vessel. More correctly, it is known as arteritis because the inflammation affects an artery. While every type of vasculitis has clinical implications, aortitis may be very serious due to the >> Read More ...
What is a megacolon? Megacolon is a condition where the colon of the large intestine becomes wider than normal. This distension can also affect the cecum and extend to the rectum. The proper term for this widening is ‘dilatation’. It is not an increase in length but a dilated portion of the colon while other >> Read More ...
Dental surgery and related dental procedures are often feared to be painful experiences that can be avoided by attending to your dental needs. However dental surgery and related procedures are essential for : Maintaining the health and integrity of your teeth, gum and mouth. Restoring functioning of your teeth Preventing >> Read More ...
