symptoms

Sturge Weber Syndrome

Conditions

People with Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS) have a characteristic birthmark occurring on their face and it’s known as port wine stain. The birthmark is due to abnormalities in blood vessels. At times, the birthmark may not be present. Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS) is considered a rare disorder [Read More]

Kleefstra Syndrome

Conditions

Kleefstra syndrome (KS) occurs when there is a tiny piece of chromosome 9 missing or deleted.  An individual may also develop the disorder after a gene mutation or intragenic duplication.  People with Kleefstra syndrome have intellectual disability and other complex clinical and physical features. The [Read More]

Tinea Manuum

Skin Disorders

Tinea manuum is a skin infection of the hands by a specific kind of fungi called dermatophytes. As is the case with most dermatophyte infections, the fungal infection is shallow and restricted to the top skin layer. Also, it is not as common as tinea [Read More]

Maculopapular Rash

Skin Disorders

Maculopapular rash is a rash that consists of both raised and flat skin lesions. The name ‘maculopapular’ is a combination of two words ‘papule’ referring to small raised bumps and ‘macule’ referring to flat discolored skin lesions. The papules are usually red and they may [Read More]

Sediment in Urine

Conditions

The condition of debris, cells, and other substances occurring in urine is referred to as sediment in urine. The varied kinds of sediment are usually produced in different parts of the urinary system like the kidneys and bladder, etc. Symptoms associated with sediment in urine [Read More]

Snapping turtle bite

Skin Disorders

Snapping turtles are terrestrial and freshwater turtles. There are muddy brownish and have a primitive appearing bumpy shell. The back section of the shell is serrated and the bottom part is smaller as compared to most other kinds of turtles. It is believed that snapping [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]