Description of triglycerides Triglycerides are essential lipids for the body. Allowing the storage of fatty acids, they constitute an important reserve of energy. Triglycerides can come from the diet but can also be synthesized within the body. When there is too much in the blood, an excess of triglycerides exposes the body to complications. Hypertriglyceridemia is a cardiovascular risk […]
The hyperhidrosis, Greek HIDROSmeaning sweat, means excessive sweat production. On the basis of what criterion can we describe perspiration as “excessive”? If excess sweat appears obvious in the case of fever or hot flash, it is more difficult to identify when it is not associated with a particular disease or condition. Hyperhidrosis can be considered as any unpleasant sweating that is difficult to control by […]
The Toxoplasmosis is a disease caused by infection with a parasite ( Toxoplasma gondii ). It is usually transmitted to humans by domestic animals, especially cats , or by ingesting undercooked meat. It is a benign disease for most people, but it can sometimes cause some flu-like symptoms. The disease can be dangerous for people with weakened immune systems or for pregnant women because it […]
The tracheitis means an inflammation of the lining of the trachea . The trachea is an organ that is part of the respiratory system. Having the appearance of a tube a few centimeters long, it starts at the level of the larynx and goes down to the bronchi. Its main role is to convey the air that enters through the mouth to […]
Fat cough, also called productive cough, is manifested by the presence of sputum, or consecutive sputum, from the throat or lungs, as opposed to the dry, so-called “nonproductive” cough. Comprised of water, mucus, and often bacteria, viruses and white blood cells, these secretions are a more or less thick liquid that can be expelled through the mouth […]
A thrombosis is a blood clot known as thrombus forming in a blood vessel and obstructing. The clot can form in a vein or an artery. We then speak respectively of venous thrombosis (or phlebitis) and arterial thrombosis. The most serious complication of venous thrombosis is pulmonary embolism, where the clot detaches itself from the place where it has formed and migrates to the pulmonary artery, which can lead to […]
What is it? Quadriplegia is characterized by involvement of the four limbs (two upper limbs and two lower limbs). It is defined as paralysis of the arms and legs caused by lesions in the spinal cord. The sequelae may be more or less important depending on the location of the vertebral lesions. It is a motor impairment […]
Tetanus is a disease caused by Clostridium titanic bacteria. The toxin produced by this bacterium affects the nervous system and causes painful muscle paralysis (or spastic paralysis). Tetanus is a serious and deadly disease in about 50% of cases, down to 15% with intensive care treatment. Tetanus is difficult to treat and requires hospitalization in intensive care unit. There is a vaccine against tetanus. Recommended in Canada and mandatory […]
Definition of nocturnal terrors It is a sleep disorder in the child who stands up, starts screaming to sob during the night. So it’s very worrying for parents. It is a parasomnia (para: beside, and somnie: sleep), motor or psychomotor behavior occurring during sleep, falling asleep or waking, And where the person is not conscious or not […]
Tenosynovitis is tendinitis, an inflammation of the tendon, associated with inflammation of the synovial sheath that surrounds and protects the tendon. What is tenosynovitis? Tenosynovitis is usually a complication of tendinitis , inflammation of the tendon. It associates tendonitis and inflammation of the synovial sheath, which corresponds to the protective sheath surrounding the tendon. What are the different […]
Sleep Disorder Cause Diff...
Sleep disorders are divided into 3 main groups, dyssomnias, parasomnias and those related to other diseases. The symptoms will be different depending on the type of disorder. The proposed treatments will also depend on the specificity of the disorder.
Sleep disorders: ...
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 ...
Scabies: symptoms and tre...
The scab is a disease of contagious skin caused by a mite, mite. It causes itching of nocturnal predominance that is sometimes very intense and insomniating, especially in the hands, underarms, belly and genital area.
It is a benign parasitosis in the vast majority of cases, but requires treatment because it ...
Occipital Neuralgia, Caus...
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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 ...
Phimosis: what is it? Cau...
The phimosis occurs when the foreskin (the fold of skin covering the glans penis) can retract to expose the glans. This condition can sometimes increase the risk of inflammation between the glans and the foreskin .
Phimosis exists only in men whose penis is only partially circumcised or ...
Melena, what is it? Cause...
Melena is a form of digestive hemorrhage. This is, in most cases, hemorrhage (blood loss) from the right angle of the colon.
Definition of melena
Melena is a form of hemorrhage of the digestive system. It is then the evacuation of black blood, through ...
Testicular Cancer, Sympto...
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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 ...
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 ...
Effects of Alcohol and Ca...
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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 ...
Non-Hodgkin’s lymph...
Note . Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is one of two types of cancer of the lymphatic system . The second category, Hodgkin's disease , is rarer. It is the subject of another sheet.
The non-Hodgkin lymphoma is a type of cancer of the lymphatic system , an important component of the immune system. When this disease occurs, it ...
Effects of alcohol on ski...
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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 ...
Kawasaki disease Symptoms...
What is it?
Kawasaki disease, or Kawasaki syndrome, is an acute systemic inflammatory disease that occurs primarily in children under 5 years of age and can lead to serious heart damage and death. It is the leading cause of acquired heart disease ...
Intertrigo Causes, Sympto...
The term intertrigo comes from Latin inter, between and tergo, I rub. It therefore refers to dermatoses located in areas where two areas of skin touch and rub, called folds.
Definition of intertrigo
What is it ?
Intertrigo is a dermatosis localized to skin ...
Dental fistula Causes, Sy...
The location of dental fistulas makes them relevant to several medical specialties, but it is the dental surgeon who is best placed to appreciate their nature. Long asymptomatic and often hidden in mucosal folds, dental fistulas are still quite common: errors ...
Breast cancer Symptoms ca...
A cancer signifies the presence of abnormal cells that multiply uncontrollably. In the case of breast cancer, cells can remain in the breast or spread through the body through the blood or lymphatic vessels. Most of the time, the progression of breast cancer takes several ...