causes

Strawberry Tongue

Conditions

A healthy tongue is typically pinkish in color and consists of a layer or tiny nodules or growth referred to as papillae. Strawberry tongue is a condition marked by occurrence of enlarged and abnormally reddish papillae and taste buds. It is usually caused as a [Read More]

What is Military Neck?

Conditions

Military neck refers to a condition observed in individuals that have extremely straight necks and therefore, seem to be standing at attention. The condition is a bony deformity that affects the normal curvature of the cervical spine. Normally, the cervical spine is shaped like the [Read More]

Macerated Skin

Skin Disorders

Skin maceration is the breakdown and softening of skin due to a lengthy contact with wetness. Any kind of moisture can lead to this condition: fluids from wounds, water, urine and sweat will cause the skin tissues to breakdown once in contact for a long [Read More]

Bronchopneumonia

Cosmetic

Pneumonia is one of the many lung disorders. It happens when a fungi, virus or bacteria causes an infection and inflammation to the alveoli; tiny sacs of air in the lungs. Lobular pneumonia or bronchopneumonia is a kind of pneumonia that leads to bronchi inflammation. [Read More]

Cephalohematoma

Conditions

Cephalohematoma is a condition that affects newborns and is marked by hemorrhage beneath the skin, between the periosteum and the skull. The hemorrhage is caused due to rupture of blood vessels that cross the periosteum. It may be noted that the periosteum is the membrane [Read More]

Diaphragm Pain

Conditions

The diaphragm is the muscle separating the thorax and the abdomen. It aids in breathing by crating the negative pressure that is required in order to let the lungs expand and inhale oxygen. It is found under the lower ribcage and has a mushroom shape. [Read More]

Pistachio Allergy

Skin Disorders

Pistachios are tiny tree nuts that belong to the mango nut family, the same as cashew nuts. The affected individual usually develops this allergy early in life and it persists for life. The allergy will arise even when there is exposure to minute quantities of [Read More]

Tortuous Colon – What does it mean?

Conditions

A tortuous colon, sometimes called an elongated or redundant colon is a condition why may or may not exhibit symptoms in a patient. This condition comes about due to the elongation of the large intestine, which makes the colon twist and turn seriously as it [Read More]

Candida Auris (Superbug)

Conditions

Candida auris (C. auris) is a fungus species that has emerged as a serious threat to global health. The fungus grows as yeast and was first reported in 2009. It is amongst the few Candida genus species that cause candidiasis infection in human beings. The [Read More]

Oily Nose

Conditions

Oily nose is a condition that you develop when the sebaceous glands on your nose produce too much oil, and your nose will be shining with a short period after you have washed your face. The nose will also have large pores and sometimes may [Read More]