What is it Achondroplasia ? Achondroplasia done is a particular type of chondrodyplasia, either is a form of narrowing and / or elongation of the limbs. This disease is characterized by: Rhizomelia: which reaches the root of the limbs, the thigh or the arms; Hyper-lordosis: accentuation of the dorsal curves; Brachydactyly: abnormally small size of […]
The term arthritis (from the Greek arthron : articulation, and from the Latin ite : inflammation) refers to more than a hundred different conditions that are characterized by pain in joints, ligaments, tendons, bones or other elements of the musculoskeletal system. (The special section on Arthritis presents specific factsheets on several of these conditions.) Formerly, […]
Sickle cell anemia is also known as sickle cell disease. This form of chronic and hereditary anemia is characterized by, among other things, very painful crises. Relatively widespread, it mainly affects people of black color: its prevalence is 0% to 40% in Africa and 10% among African Americans. Currently in the United States, 1 out […]
What is a stroke? A cerebrovascular accident (CVA) or stroke, is a failure of blood circulation that affects a region more or less of the brain . It occurs as a result of obstruction or rupture of a blood vessel and causes the death of nerve cells, which are deprived of oxygen and nutrients essential […]
Arthropathy of the lower limbs (AOMI) is defined as a narrowing of the artery of the lower limbs, causing both painful and cardiovascular symptoms. Definition of obliterative arteriopathy of the lower limbs (AOMI) The lower limb arteriopathy of the lower limbs (AOMI) is characterized by a decrease in the diameter of the arteries irrigating the […]
The anemia is a relatively common condition that is characterized by a lack of red blood cells . Red cells are cells found in the blood. They serve, among other things, to bring oxygen to tissues and organs. People with anemia may feel tired and run out of breath more easily than usual because their […]
What is Acanthosis Nigricans ? Acanthosis Nigerians (AN) is a skin condition that is recognized by the dark, thick areas of skin that it causes, mainly in the folds of the neck and armpits. This dermatosis is most often benign and associated with obesity, but it can also be a sign of an underlying disease […]
Arteriosclerosis is characterized by the thickening, hardening and loss of elasticity of the artery wall. Cardiovascular risk factor, atherosclerosis is a form of arteriosclerosis. What is arteriosclerosis? Arteriosclerosis is a form of sclerosis that occurs at the level of the arteries. In other words, this means that it is characterized by hardening, thickening and loss […]
Definition of Andropause Andropause is defined as the set of physiological and psychological symptoms that can accompany the decline of testosterone in the aging man. It usually occurs at around 45 years of age at age 65. Andropause, from the Greek Andros, which means “man,” and pauses, “cessation,” is often presented as the masculine counterpart of […]
What is Amenorrhea The amenorrhea is the absence of menstruation in a woman of reproductive age. The word “amenorrhea” comes from the Greek has for privation, even for months and rhein to sink. Between 2% and 5% of women would be affected by amenorrhea. It is a symptom of which it is important to know the […]
Fungal Infections of Skin... Fungal Infections of Skin
Fungus can attack on any part of the skin and fungal infections are very common and include the most alarming athletes foot, itch, jock, ring worm and sometimes yeast infections as well.
Athlete's Foot
It is the most common... 7.41 views per day 
Occipital Neuralgia, Caus... Table of Contents
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Occipital Neuralgia
The occipital neuralgia is normally cause by the trauma to the occipital nerve, which is possibly caused by the auto-accident during which the head impacts the headrest. Additionally it may be caused by the spondylosis of your... 7.17 views per day 
Effects of Alcohol and Ca... Table of Contents
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Alcohol and caffeine can be perfectly acceptable contents of your diet but in small quantities, but in large quantities they are harmful and impose negative effects on your health. The well balanced diet which include healthy nutrients are... 3.78 views per day 
Clen T3 cycle, Dosage, Ad... Clen T3 cycle
Clenbuterol is a supplement for body, 80 mcg is the correct dose for you, but you can judge the limit of the dose necessary for your body because with excessive use your hand will start to shake... 3.60 views per day 
Breast Cancer, Symptoms, ... Table of Contents
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Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is one of the most prevailing and common type in UK. Almost 50,000 women are reported with breast cancer in just a one calendar year in 2011. It is found most of the women having... 3.28 views per day 
Symptoms of gonorrhoea Symptoms of gonorrhoea
The prominent symptoms of gonorrhoea develop within 10 to 15 days of being infected, although most of the symptoms don’t appear for months.
It is observed that almost 1 out of 10 men and more than half of the... 3.12 views per day 
Effects of alcohol on ski... Table of Contents
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Effects of alcohol of skin are similar to the other parts of the body. Alcohol steals hydration of your skin and in return give you dry, bloating and redness of your skin. The production of vasopressin which is... 2.92 views per day 
Testicular Cancer, Sympto... Table of Contents
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Testicular cancer is the less common cancer also known as cancer of testicles. It most commonly affect younger men starts from teenage to the late early 50s.
Symptoms of Testicular Cancer
The first thing being noticeable is the formation of... 2.38 views per day 
Boils (Furuncles), sympto... Boils (Furuncles)
Boils are characterized by painful bumps appears on the skin, because of the infection of hair follicles. The boils are caused by the bacteria called Staphylococcus. It is generally believed that many people during their life acts as carrier of... 2.26 views per day 
Psoriasis: Causes and Typ... Psoriasis
Psoriasis is an itching condition, commonly a chronic or relapsing and immune mediated disease, finally characterized by skin lesions which include reddish scaly patches over skin, itch that can be seen in the form of papules and some plaques. The... 2.21 views per day 
Cephalic Disorders, Types... Cephalic Disorders
Cephalic disorders are commonly congenital conditions that arise due to damage or abnormal growth of the budding of the nervous system. Cephalic word originate from a term means “head”. While congenital refers to the term that disorder refers to... 2.20 views per day 
Sarcoma, Types, Symptoms,... Table of Contents
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Soft tissues sarcoma affects the tissues which connect, surround and support the body structures. It is rare type of cancer.
It can affect different tissues which include muscle, fats, deep, blood vessels, tendons, skin tissues and ligaments.
Sarcoma can... 1.97 views per day 
Mental Illness, Symptoms,... Table of Contents
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Mental Illness
Mental illness is not a single disease it is referred to as wide range of mental conditions. It include disorders which directly affect your behavior, thinking and mood. The common examples of mental illness are depression, schizophrenia,... 1.95 views per day 
Effects of alcohol abuse ... Table of contents
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Alcohol abuse impart its impact on every body part. If you are loving alcohol abuse then you must know that how it can affect your body. Like all other body parts alcohol can affect the skeletal system of... 1.87 views per day 
Moebius Syndrome, Symptom... Table of Contents
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Moebius Syndrome
Moebius syndrome present by birth is a rare neurological syndrome. The real cause of Moebius syndrome is unknown. It is characterized by the regular decay and paralysis of the facial muscles which are used to control the... 1.82 views per day 
