Surgery for rectocele and cystocele
Cystocele A cystocele is a prolapse of the bladder into the vagina. The cause of this medical condition is the weakness of connective tissue that separates the bladder from the...
Side effects of pethidine
Pethidine is a medicine that is also known by the brand name of Demerol, and it is one of the most frequently used painkillers. It was considered to be a...
Miscarriage signs in early pregnancy
A miscarriage is a spontaneous abortion i.e. termination of the pregnancy at a stage where the embryo/ fetus is not able to survive. Miscarriage occurs prior to the 24th week...
Red dry skin under eyes
Introduction to Red Dry Skin under the Eyes Often people with fair complexions will have the appearance of red and dry skin under their eyes and it usually comes...
Ointment vs cream
Is There a Difference? There are situations when you have been prescribed medication in the form of a topically applied cream. However, once you reach the pharmacy, you realize that...
Menstrual cycles and acne
Two at the same cost Quite a number of women tend to be befallen by these two unpleasant conditions at approximately the same time. Namely, acne is quite frequent and...
Is there a cure for CIDP?
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy CIDP is a short term that is used for the condition called chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy. This is an autoimmune disorder of the peripheral nervous system...
Hairy tongue syndrome
Human tongue is normally soft and velvety in appearance. This specific appearance is related to the presence of small papillae on the dorsum of the tongue called filiform papillae. The...
How to treat a pathological liar
Pathological liars are suffering from a disease and cannot control their lying. The disease cannot be specifically defined psychologically though. There is no specific treatment for pathological lying as it...
Patellar reflex facts
What Exactly is a Patellar Reflex? In order to understand what a patellar reflex is, first it is important to be sure what the patella is. Patella is a bone...