What is Angioedema? Angioedema is a type of swelling, which can become extreme, in the deep part of the inner layer of the skin and below. In some cases, this swelling occurs along with the appearance of hives. For this reason, angioedema is sometimes called “giant hives.” Hives are itchy and raised, red welts which […]
Overview The medical term for a lazy eye is “amblyopia.” Amblyopia occurs when one eye is favoured by your brain, often because of poor vision in the other eye. Your brain can eventually ignore signals from your weak eye or “lazy” eye. The condition may result in impairment of vision, and loss of perception of […]
Impacted wisdom teeth are third molars at the back of the mouth that have not enough space to naturally emerge or expand. Wisdom teeth are the last adult teeth to (erupt) come into the mouth. Most people at the back of the mouth have four wisdom teeth — two at the top, two at the […]
Adenoviruses are a group of common viruses that infect the eye, air and lung lining, intestines, urinary tract, and nervous system. They are common causes of fever, cough, sore throats, pink eye and diarrhoea. Infections occur more frequently in children than in adults, but anybody can get them. Around the time they are 10, most […]
Overview A boil is a painful, pus-filled lump that forms under your skin when bacteria invade one or more of your hair follicles and inflame them. A carbuncle is a cluster of boils that form a related infection area underneath the skin. Boils (furuncles) usually begin as red, tender bumps. The bumps fill up with […]
A chronic cough is a cough that lasts in adults 8 weeks or longer or 4 weeks in children. A chronic cough is something more than just annoyance. A chronic cough may disturb your sleep and fatigue you. Chronic cough may cause serious cases of vomiting, lightheadedness and even rib fractures. Although the issue that […]
Much like the most notorious dengue, chikungunya is also an infectious disease transmitted by a mosquito. Most of the time, chikungunya is not fatal but the suffering can be extremely traumatic. It induces fever and very serious joint pains which can last for several years to come. The discomfort is unbearable and can make it […]
Typhus is a serious bacterial infection caused by rickettsial organisms and transmitted through the bites of infected fleas, lice, mites, or ticks. Although less common in developed countries today, remains a public health concern in areas with poor sanitation, overcrowding, and limited access to healthcare. If left untreated, the disease can lead to severe complications […]
Overview A bunion is a bony bump at the base of your big toe which forms on the joint. It occurs when any of the bones those are in the front of your foot move out of place. It causes the big toe tip to be pushed toward the smaller toes, which allows the joint […]
Overview Bulimia (boo-LEE-me-uh) Nervosa is a severe, often life-threatening eating disorder generally called bulimia. People with bulimia that secretly binge — consuming large amounts of food with a lack of control over consuming — and then purge, trying to unhealthily get rid of the extra calories. People with bulimia may use different methods to rid […]
