Tartar: what is it? Tartar is the thickening and hardening (mineralization) of dental plaque. Plaque is a sticky film made up mainly of bacteria, but also of saliva proteins, sugars and acids, which accumulate on the teeth. Tartar is most often found in the lower incisors, on the side of the tongue, but also on other teeth in case of […]
Toothache is intense dental pain. It is the consequence of pulpitis, inflammation of the inner part of the tooth. Solutions exist to relieve a toothache. What is a toothache? Toothache is an intense dental pain. It is due to pulpitis, inflammation of the dental pulp, which corresponds to the inner part of the tooth. The dental pulp includes various nerves and […]
Periodontitis is an inflammation of the tissues that surround and support the teeth, known as the “periodontium”. These tissues include the gingiva, supporting fibers, called the periodontal bone and the bone in which the teeth are anchored. Periodontitis is a bacterial disease that occurs most often when immune mechanisms are weakened. Periodontitis usually begins with inflammation […]
Dental occlusion is the way the upper teeth “mesh” with the lower teeth. We can say that it is all the contacts between the opposing teeth. These contacts are called “intercuspal contacts” because the chewing surface of each tooth is composed of furrows and cusps, a kind of protuberance found at the top. Normal occlusion “Normal” occlusion […]
Also called “trigeminal neuralgia”, facial neuralgia is the irritation of one of the 12 pairs of cranial nerves that innervate the face, the trigeminal nerve, or nerve number 5. It is manifested by severe pains that affect a patient. side of the face . The pain, similar to electric shocks, occurs during certain stimulation as banal as brushing […]
Dental neuralgia is the irritation of one of the nerves that innervates all the oral elements. It is manifested by severe pain that often affects one side of the face. Similar to electric shocks, pain occurs during certain stimulation as commonplace as brushing your teeth, drinking or chewing food. The mechanism of dental pain The tooth has […]
Dental necrosis is a phenomenon that is scary because of its irreversible nature. What is a mortified tooth? Why does she mortify herself? Is it the same as a devitalized tooth? What is tooth necrosis? Dental necrosis is defined as the premature destruction of the cells of the dental tissue, especially the dental pulp. The pulp is the innermost […]
From the Greek ” Kustis “, which means “bladder”, the cyst is a pathological cavity that contains a liquid, semi-liquid or even air content. It should be noted that it is never created by the accumulation of pus as one can sometimes hear it. What is a dental cyst? The cyst is a tumor since it corresponds to […]
Gingivitis: what is it? Gingivitis is inflammation of the gums . These become red, irritated, swollen when they are normally firm and pale pink. They can bleed easily, especially when brushing teeth. Gingivitis is very common . Sometimes asymptomatic, it can evolve, if it is not taken into account, in more serious diseases and more difficult to treat as a periodontitis. Untreated, […]
Micropenis Causes, Sympto...
From birth, we speak of micropenis if the penis of a small boy is less than 1.9 centimeters long (after stretching and measured from the pubic bone to the tip of the glans) and if this small size is associated with no penile malformation .
The appearance ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Premature work (pre-term)...
Completed pregnancy lasts about 40 weeks . Premature labor (or pre-term labor) occurs when contractions begin to dilate the cervix before 37 weeks of pregnancy .
When premature labor cannot be avoided, the baby is born earlier, which can be risky for one's health. Babies born before ...
Genital herpes Causes, Sy...
The herpes genital is a sexually transmitted infection (STI), characterized by the appearance of small painful blisters on the genitals. These vesicles are transparent and filled with liquid (see diagram).
The symptoms are manifested by outbreaks . The vesicles are visible for 5 to 10 days, then disappear often for several months ...
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 ...
Gonorrhea, hot piss, gono...
Gonorrhea, hot piss or gonorrhea: definition
Gonorrhea, commonly known as "hot-piss," urethritis or gonorrhea, is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It has been on the rise in France since 1998, like most STIs.
Gonorrhea is more often ...
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 ...
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 ...