Fibroids are abnormal growths that develop in or on a women’s uterus. Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous tumors. They are made up of the muscles and connective tissue from the wall of the uterus. Sometimes these tumors become quite large and cause severe abdominal pain and heavy periods (menses). Women who are nearing menopause are at the greatest risk of developing…
Urticaria, commonly known as hives, is a skin condition that causes red, raised, itchy patches or bumps on the skin. The rash can appear anywhere on the body and may cause itching, burning, or stinging. Hives can vary in size, from small spots to larger patches. Individual hives may disappear within hours and new ones may appear elsewhere. Urticaria is…
Typhoid fever is a bacterial infection that commonly spreads through contaminated food and water. It is caused by Salmonella Typhi, a type of Salmonella bacteria. The bacteria enter the body through the mouth and can pass through the digestive system and intestinal wall into the bloodstream. From there, the infection can spread to other parts of the body. Typhoid can…
Trigger finger, also known as stenosing tenosynovitis, is a painful condition affecting the fingers. It can affect one finger or more than one finger at the same time. A person with a trigger finger may find that a finger becomes difficult to bend or straighten. The finger may catch or lock in a bent position and then suddenly straighten with…
Trigeminal neuralgia is a painful, or chronic condition involving the trigeminal nerve. Severe pain on one side of the face due to compression, inflammation, or damage to the trigeminal nerve. More common over the age of 50. It is characterized by stabbing pain. Attack may last for a few seconds or several Trigeminal neuralgia is a painful condition involving the…
Tremor is caused by alternating adversary muscle contraction and produces a rhythmical oscillation of the A tremor is an involuntary, rhythmic shaking or oscillating movement of a part of the body. It can occur when muscles contract and relax alternately, producing a repetitive movement that a person cannot completely control. Tremors can affect different parts of the body, including the:…
Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder involving repeated involuntary movements and vocalizations called tics. It usually begins during childhood or adolescence. A person with Tourette syndrome has multiple motor tics and at least one type of vocal or phonic tic. Tics can vary in frequency, intensity, and form over time. The symptoms can range from mild to more noticeable and…
A toothache is pain in or around a tooth. It can range from mild discomfort to severe, persistent pain and may occur because of a dental problem, gum irritation, tooth injury, or infection. A toothache can be caused by conditions ranging from temporary gum irritation to tooth decay, a broken tooth, wisdom tooth problems, or a bacterial infection. The inner…
Tonsil surgery is medically known as a tonsillectomy. It is a surgical procedure in which the palatine tonsils at the back of the throat are removed. Tonsils are part of the immune system and are located on either side of the throat. In some people, repeated infections, enlarged tonsils, tonsil stones, or problems with breathing during sleep may lead a…
Tonsil stones are small, hardened lumps that form in the crypts or small folds of the tonsils at the back of the throat. They are also called tonsilloliths. Tonsil stones can develop when debris such as food particles, mucus, dead cells, and bacteria becomes trapped in the tonsillar crypts and gradually hardens or calcifies. Many tonsil stones are small and…
