Myopia: what is it? The myopia is not a disease but a vision disorder that is characterized by a sharp near vision but a vision blurred from afar . Affecting about one-third of adults in Europe and North America, myopia is the most common visual defect, and its prevalence is increasing. It usually appears at school age (in childhood or adolescence) and evolves to early adulthood, […]
What is it ? Wilson’s disease is an inherited genetic disease that prevents the body’s elimination of copper. The accumulation of copper in the liver and brain causes liver or neurological disorders. The prevalence of Wilson’s disease is very low, about 1 in 30,000 people. There is an effective treatment for this disease, but its early diagnosis […]
Keratitis is an infection of the cornea, an outer membrane covering the eye. This ocular infection is usually related to the wearing of contact lenses. Nevertheless, an impact received at the level of the eye can also lead to such an infection. Definition of keratitis The eye can often be damaged by objects, dust, and others. The cornea, […]
Hyperopia is a common visual defect that blurs near vision. It is not an illness. This defect is part of refractive disorders, such as astigmatism or myopia. The eye of a hypermetropic person is sometimes called “too small” or “too short”, although it is not always the size of the eye that is questioned. This vision disorder may be due to […]
The Glaucoma is an eye disease that causes irreversible reduction of vision. It is the consequence of damage to the optic nerve. It is primarily the peripheral vision that is affected (see images below). The sufferer can become blind if he does not receive any treatment. Glaucoma is also the cause of blindness in the world in the least developed countries in the world after cataract (source […]
As its name suggests, macular degeneration results from the deterioration of the macula , a small area of the retina located at the back of the eye , near the optic nerve. It is from this part of the retina that the best visual acuity comes. Macular degeneration leads to a progressive and sometimes significant loss of central vision , which becomes increasingly blurred. Macular degeneration mainly affects people […]
The chalazion is defined by the formation of a cyst at the level of the eyelid. This cyst is usually innocuous, and painless. Definition of chalazion: The chalazion is characterized by the formation of a cyst (area of swelling of a tissue containing fluid) at the level of the eyelid. This cyst is usually not painful, […]
The conjunctivitis is a disorder of the eye very common. It is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, a transparent layer of cells covering the entire surface of the eye, including the inside of the eyelid. Inflammation gives a red-eye appearance by diffuse irritation of the conjunctiva. Causes of conjunctivitis Conjunctivitis may be of infectious origin, linked to a microorganism. It can be a virus […]
Blindness is the loss of visual abilities, partial or total. The early identification of blindness and its rapid management makes it possible to limit possible complications. Definition of blindness Blindness is a disorder of vision, characterized by visual impairment. This deficiency is more or less consistent. The total loss of visual ability can be related to it. Currently, […]
The cataract is a disorder of vision that occurs when the crystalline lens, this little oval lens behind the pupil, loses its transparency . When the lens becomes opaque, the light rays reach the retina less well, which explains why the vision becomes confused . The word cataract was chosen to describe this impression of looking through a waterfall (from the Latin cataracta , which means waterfall). 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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
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Intertrigo is a dermatosis localized to skin ...
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 ...
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 ...
Fistula Causes, Symptoms...
A fistula is the abnormal formation of a connection between two internal organs, between the vagina and the intestine for example, between an organ and the surface of the body, as between the rectum and the skin, or between two blood vessels ...
Extrasystole: Causes, Sym...
Extrasystoles: what is it?
Extrasystoles are very frequent and most often benign when they occur on a healthy heart; they can be serious when associated with heart disease.
Extrasystole is an abnormal heart rhythm (or arrhythmia). During an extrasystole, too early a contraction of ...
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 ...
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 ...