Numbness in Arm Causes There can be a number of causes for numbness in any of the arms. These include- Cervical radiculopathy. Peripheral neuropathy. Pressure on brachial plexus. Other rare possibility is Carpel Tunnel Syndrome, which is common among computer professionals. However, this causes only forearm numbness rather than involving the whole arm. Cervical Radiculopathy […]
Lobulated Heterogeneous Thyroid Let’s start with discussing what a Lobulated heterogeneous thyroid means. Lobe is defined as any of the main divisions of an organ separated by fissures, e.g. a lobe of the brain, lung, or liver. So lobes are small, mostly rounded, divided compartments of any organ. Lobules are further subdivisions of lobes. Hence […]
Hepatitis After Abdominal Infection Liver abnormality can certainly result after an abdominal infectious process such as burst appendix. It may happen from one of the several possible causes. There is a recognized complication of appendicitis called septic thrombophlebitis (pylephlebitis) of the portal venous system, though it’s quite rare. It occurs when the infection spreads from […]
Catfish Stings Catfish stings are common when the fish is handled or kicked. Certain catfish species produce venom in glands at the base of the dorsal spine, but most do not. Catfish venom causes local pain, redness and swelling. Of more concern is the wound caused by the spine and the likelihood of infection. Catfish […]
Herpes Zoster Herpes zoster is caused by Varicella virus, the virus that causes chickenpox in children and shingles in older adults. Normally, this virus first enters the body in childhood to cause chickenpox. The virus then lies dormant in the spinal ganglia for many years and can become active during a time of reduced resistance […]
Yeast Infection Yeast infections are caused by Candida Albicans, which, along with a few types of bacteria, are normally present in relatively small numbers in the crotch (groins). Sometimes the yeast multiplies rapidly and take over, causing a full-fledged yeast infection, also known as candidiasis or moniliasis. This can be due to a change in […]
Puffy Eyes in Alcoholics Drinking leads to multiple trips to the bathroom. This is because consumption of alcohol causes a decrease in a substance called anti-diuretic hormone (ADH). This hormone is normally responsible for retaining fluid by regulating urine production. As blood alcohol levels rise, less ADH is available, and more water is excreted by […]
Abdominal Wall Pain When abdominal pain is chronic, with minimal or no relationship to eating or bowel function but often a relationship to posture (i.e., lying, sitting, standing), the abdominal wall should be suspected as the source of pain. CT scan should be able to identify most of the internal organ problems as well as […]
Side Effects of Marijuana Use Marijuana consumption brings about some hormonal changes. These may sometimes leads to acne formation. Marijuana first raises then lowers testosterone levels. Skin reacts to unnatural hormone fluctuations, leading to acne. Marijuana can have far-reaching effects on the reproductive systems of both males and females. Effects on Males Decreased masculinity- Use […]
Secondary Amenorrhea Amenorrhea can be classified into two types: Primary amenorrhea: Here the patient has never had regular menstrual cycles in her life. Secondary amenorrhea: This refers to women who have missed three or more periods after their regular menstrual cycle has been established. The most common cause of secondary amenorrhea is pregnancy. However, there […]
