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…

Sound heard in one or both ears in the absence of external noise. People of all ages can develop this, but Tinnitus is the perception of sound in one or both ears when there is no external sound source producing it. People may hear different types of sounds, including ringing, buzzing, humming, roaring, whistling, or wheezing. Tinnitus can be temporary…

Teething is the process in which a baby’s primary (baby) teeth emerge through the gums. It usually begins between 6 and 12 months of age, although the timing can vary from child to child. During teething, some babies may become more irritable, drool more than usual, chew on objects, or have swollen and tender gums. Most children have their complete…

Throat cancer refers to cancer that develops in tissues of the throat or nearby structures such as the pharynx or larynx. It occurs when abnormal cells begin to grow and divide uncontrollably. The throat is a tube-like structure that extends from behind the nose into the neck and is involved in breathing, swallowing, and speaking. Depending on where the cancer…