Archive for September, 2008
« Previous EntriesAcquired Hydrocephalus
Tuesday, September 30th, 2008Acquired hydrocephalus, or hydrocephalus, is a condition in which fluid accumulates in the brain. It is also known as ‘water on the brain’ although the fluid is actually cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). CSF is required for healthy functioning of the brain, but the balance between its production and absorption is extremely important. Certain conditions that block […]
Acquired Epileptic Aphasia - Landau-Kleffner Syndrome
Monday, September 29th, 2008Landau-Kleffner Syndrome (LKS), or acquired epileptic aphasia, is a childhood disorder. It features a sudden or gradual loss of ability to understand and use spoken language. 80% of children with the condition have epileptic seizures which occur at night. It occurs mostly in children between 3 to 7 years of age. Children who have learned […]
Acne Rosacea
Friday, September 26th, 2008Rosacea, or acne rosacea, is a common skin disorder that affects many people. Symptoms include broken blood vessels, red patches, small bumps, red cysts, irritated eyes and more. The symptoms are usually evident on the central region of the face where people would usually blush. It is a chronic condition most commonly seen in those […]
Acne
Friday, September 26th, 2008Acne affects people of all ages in the form of whiteheads, blackheads, blocked pores, cysts and pimples. These usually occur on the face, chest or back.
Causes of Acne
There is not one factor that causes acne. Acne happens when there is a buildup of the skin’s natural oils which stimulate bacteria causing the skin to become […]
Acid Reflux
Thursday, September 25th, 2008Acid reflux is also known as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) where the liquid content of the stomach regurgitates into the esophagus. This can damage the lining of the esophagus, and acid is the most dangerous part of this regurgitation. It is a chronic condition.
Causes of Acid Reflux
There are many causes of acid reflux which differ […]
Achondroplasia
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008Achondroplasia is the condition that results in people growing to a short height, with an average height of those with achondroplasia at 4 foot 4 for males and 4 foot 1 for females. It also leads to disproportionately short limbs, and is an inherited genetic condition.
The reason that those with achondroplasia are so short is […]
Achalasia
Monday, September 22nd, 2008Achalasia is a disease of the muscles of the esophagus (the tube where we swallow). It leads to patients experiencing difficulty when swallowing food. This is due to the fact that the lower sphincter of the esophagus does not relax to let food through.
What Causes Achalasia?
The cause of achalasia is unknown. It is an extremely […]
Acetaminophen Liver Damage
Friday, September 19th, 2008Tylenol, or acetaminophen, is currently the most popular pain killer in the US. It is extremely effective, though there are cases in which it can cause damage and is not recommended.
How much acetaminophen can cause liver damage?
A single dose of 7 to 10 grams of acetaminophen can cause liver damage in healthy adults, yet this […]
Child Abuse
Friday, September 19th, 2008Child abuse laws have been adopted in the whole of the United States since 1976, protecting children from cruelty or neglect. It is a problem that affects children of all ages, up until the age of 18. In general it is suspected that there is a far larger amount of child abuse than gets reported […]
Skin Abscesses or Boils
Wednesday, September 17th, 2008Skin abscesses are otherwise known as boils, which are an infection of an area of the skin. There are many different types of boils.
Faruncle or carbuncle boils are abscesses caused by the bacterium ‘staphylococcus aureus’ which may be associated with fever; hidradenitis suppurativa boils are when abscesses form under the armpits or in the groin, […]