Category: Health Problems

Double inlet left ventricle (DILV) is a congenital heart condition in which the heart chambers and valves are defective. As a result, the heart ventricles are replaced by a single pumping chamber. This is therefore one of the single or common ventricle defects. The Normal Heart Structure Normally, the heart has four chambers, and two

A voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG) is a fluoroscopic examination of the bladder and urethra while the patient is micturating. It is most often used in the pediatric population to confirm or rule out the diagnosis of vesicoureteral reflux (VUR). This is a medical condition in which urine flows in a retrograde fashion from the bladder to

Down syndrome or Down's syndrome is a congenital condition that typically gives rise to characteristic physical features and a level of learning disability, which while common amongst those with Down’s, will vary between individuals in terms of appearance and severity. Down’s syndrome is one of the most common chromosomal disorders, with approximately 6,000 babies per

The practice of travelling for health and medical reasons has a long history. Even the ancient civilizations recognized the therapeutic effects of mineral thermal springs and sacred temple baths. For example, the Sumerians constructed health complexes around hot springs more than four thousand years ago, which included temples with flowing pools. Ancient Romans built resorts

Repetitive strain injury (RSI) is a common disorder of the upper limbs that occurs mainly due to bad posture at work. There is commonly pain in the nerves, tendons and muscles that occurs due to overuse or repetitive movement. Repetitive strain injury is also known as Cumulative Trauma Disorder (CTD). Causes of RSI RSI is

Dandruff is a skin condition that causes flakes of dead skin from the scalp to appear in the hair. A typical feature of this condition is a sensation of itchiness in areas of the scalp. The condition is not an infection and cannot spread from one person to another. Although dandruff does not cause any

Moebius syndrome is a rare disorder affecting the muscles used in facial expression and eye movement. It is also known as congenital facial diplegia, congenital ophthalmoplegia, and facial paresis. The syndrome is present from birth, and affected infants may have feeding difficulties. People with Moebius syndrome lack all facial expressions such as smiling, frowning, or

The term "personality disorder" is relatively new in the field of mental health. The traits seen with these disorders used to be considered part of a person's natural personality and therefore untreatable. The exact causes of personality disorders are unclear but are likely to be a combination of factors that may vary between individuals. Some

While occlusion refers to the proper alignment of teeth in the upper and lower jaws so that they fit together to create a healthy "bite," malocclusion refers to a disruption of this alignment and incorrect relation between the upper and lower teeth. Malocclusion results in malfunction of the major components involved in chewing including the

The term dermatitis refers to inflammation of the skin and is usually characterized by a rash, itching and skin lesions such as blisters or pustules that may leak and crust over. A sensation of tingling, burning and stinging are other typical features. Main types of dermatitis Atopic dermatitis Also known of as eczema, atopic dermatitis

Snoring refers to the snorting or rattling noise made by an individual during breathing associated with sleep. It is produced by the vibration of the soft palate and other soft tissues in the mouth, nose or throat. Snoring can be soft and infrequent, or loud and frequent, varying with the individual. Snoring can be graded

Amnesia or memory loss is associated with stress, anxiety and frustration and is often very distressing for the patient as well as for his or her family and friends. Types of treatment for amnesia Treatment of amnesia and memory loss include (1-4): Cognitive therapy using speech or language therapist can be of help in patients

Amnesia or memory loss is associated with stress, anxiety and frustration and is often very distressing for the patient as well as for his or her family and friends. Types of treatment for amnesia Treatment of amnesia and memory loss include (1-4): Cognitive therapy using speech or language therapist can be of help in patients

The definition of vision impairment by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says a visually impaired person’s eyesight cannot be corrected to a “normal level”. It may be said that visual impairment is the functional limitation of the eye or eyes or the vision system. This leads to (1-5) – Loss of visual

The huge, worldwide increase in the use of mobile telephones over recent decades has been accompanied by increasing concern over the potential adverse health effects associated with exposure to radiation from the devices. Concerns are based on fears that exposure to the microwaves emitted by mobile phones is damaging to human health. These concerns have

Anaphylaxis is a life threatening medical emergency. It is basically a severe and deadly form of allergic reaction that can affect several systems of the body. Anaphylaxis is also known as anaphylaxis shock. The vital areas affected by anaphylaxis include:- Breathing and airways Larynx or the voice box that forms the opening of the airways

Although the exact pathology of rosacea is not yet clear, some evidence suggests that vitamin D and its involvment in modulating the immune system is indicated. Vitamin D and its analogues have previously been shown to be associated with other chronic skin conditions such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, vitiligo and acne. One study1 examined the

Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) represent a heterogeneous group of genetic lysosomal storage disorders caused by the deficiency of enzymes catalyzing the degradation of glycosaminoglycans (previously known as mucopolysaccharides). This leads to accumulation of glycosaminoglycans in the lysosomes of most cells, resulting in cell, tissue and organ dysfunction. The first successful treatment for mucopolysaccharidoses was bone marrow transplantation,

It is important to remember that no two persons with brain cancer tend to show same symptoms or signs. In addition, brain tumors and cancers may be sometimes difficult to diagnose as most of their symptoms and signs are commonplace and sometimes overlap with other ailments. That said, the severity and extent of symptoms caused

Obesity usually is caused by the underlying pathology of accumulation of excess body fat. It impairs health to a great extent especially by raising the risk of other chronic illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes. Obesity is defined as a Body Mass Index (BMI) exceeding 30 kg/m2. Obesity is one of the most prevalent