Causes of systolic murmur
Damaged Heart Valve and Systolic Murmur Various causes lead to the creation of systolic murmur, though it usually happens if the heart’s valves are damaged. Deformation of the valve can...
Possible complications of transesophageal echocardiogram
Echocardiogram (a cardiac echo) is a sophisticated test that provides with two-dimensional images of the heart. This test is based of basic principles of ultrasound, is noninvasive, easy to...
Causes of tonsillitis in adults
Tonsillitis - Overview The tonsils are two clumps of tissue, on either side of the throat, embedded in a pocket at the side of the palate. They form a part...
Complications after inguinal hernia repair
Men and women of any age may have hernias. Hernias are caused by natural weakness in the abdominal wall or out of excessive strain on the abdominal wall, heavy lifting...
Complications of filariasis
Filariasis is a rather serious medical condition that affects both, humans and animals. It is caused by a parasite of the order Filariidae (a parasitic nematode) which enters the...
Treatment for painful keloids
Overview Keloid is the medical term for the type of scar which is characterized by the constant growth and expansion over the nearby tissue. Keloids are, additionally, protuberant, soft, and...
Causes of type 2 respiratory failure
Respiratory Failure – Facts and Background InformationThis condition represents a disease of the lungs. Our respiratory system is comprised of a gas-exchanging organ (the lungs) and a ventilatory pump...
Acute fungal sinusitis
Fungal infections of the sinuses have recently been recognized as one of the major culprits for chronic rhinosinusitis. Fungal sinusitis is less common than bacterial or viral sinusitis, the...
Causes of bad breath in adults
Bad Breath and Its Causes Bad breath is a problem that frequently affects many people. For some, it is a recurring problem, but most adults have problems with bad breath...
Torsion dystonia review
Torsion dystonia is a rare genetic disorder that causes involuntary spasms and contractions of muscles leading to abnormal movements and posture. It can affect one part of the body...