Conditions

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]

Itchy Tongue

Conditions

There are many factors that can cause an itchy tongue. The most common causes along with the symptoms and treatment options for the condition are discussed below. Symptoms Some of the common signs and symptoms that accompany an itchy tongue are listed below: The mouth, [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]

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]

Swollen Taste Buds

Conditions

Taste buds help detect varied tastes of food like sweet, bitter, sour, etc. They have receptor cells which are attached to different nerve bundles and are present on the tip, sides, and back area of tongue. Swollen taste buds may be harmless and occur due [Read More]

Sour Stomach

Conditions

The condition of upper gastrointestinal system problems is known as sour stomach. Other names for the disorder are acid indigestion, stomach reflux, queasiness, and upset stomach. People with sour stomach may suffer from nausea, burping, bloated stomach, and regurgitation, etc. These effects are generally linked [Read More]

Red Palms

Conditions

The condition of red palms is medically known as palmar erythema or PE. It can occur due to varied causative factors and/or underlying conditions of the circulatory, hormonal, or thyroid regulatory systems, etc. People with red palms need to consult a doctor for correct diagnosis [Read More]

Green Tongue

Conditions

A normal tongue is smooth and reddish or pinkish in color. Green tongue may occur due to infections and injuries of the tongue or the oral cavity. In most cases, green tongue is a symptom of some other systemic health issue or localized problem of [Read More]