Cancer can develop from tissues in the mouth, tongue, larynx, salivary glands. Symptoms include. Sore throat that does not heal or a change in the voice.The throat is a tube-like structure that starts behind the nose and ends in the neck legion. It covers the vocal box, vocal cord, tonsil area, and pharynx.It is a group of cancer associated with…
Thrush is a common yeast infection that affects men and women and infants. It is a fungal infection that can grow in your mouth, throat and other parts of your body. The medical term of thrush is candidiasis. In your it appears as a growth that can look like cottage cheese“ white, raised lesions on your tongue and cheeks. Mouth…
It is an autoimmune disease that can cause joint pain and damage throughout the body. Rheumatoid arthritis affects joints on both sides of the body, such as both wrists, hands, knees. This symmetry helps to set it apart from other types of arthritis. It is a long-term autoimmune disorder. Rheumatoid arthritis may also affect other parts of the body.It is…
The polycystic ovarian disease is a hormonal disorder that occurs in the female reproductive system mostly affects young women.PCOD is characterized by small single or multiple cysts that are formed in the ovaries due to hormonal imbalance which causes enlarged ovaries and excessive secretion of androgen and estrogen. Causes: â— The exact cause is unknown. â— Sedentary life or unhealthy…
Pharynx is the back of the throat.Pharyngitis is the inflammation of the pharynx that causes sore throat and fever. Causes: Viral infection like cold and cough that is caused by rhinovirus, coronavirus, etc. Bacterial infection is the most common cause that can affect the throat and causes throat pain and fever. People with indigestion having acid reflux problems are prone…
Definition : pemphigoid is an autoimmune disease where blisters appear all over the body .Autoimmune disease means when body cells harm their own body cells itself. It mainly affects old aged people. Types : 1. Bullous pemphigoid : in this type sub epidermal blisters appear mainly on the arms, legs and abdomen. It is also known as cutaneous pemphigoid. Mainly…
Morning sickness is also known as nausea gravidarum, nausea, vomiting of pregnancy (NVP), emesis gravidarum, and pregnancy sickness. It means nausea and vomiting occurs during the 1st trimester of pregnancy. 80 percent of pregnant women experience this during 1 St trimester of pregnancy. Usage of contraceptive pills and hormonal replacement therapy can cause morning sickness in women. It is not…
Acute inflammation of the meninges is called meningitis. Meninges are theouter protective layer of the brain and spinal cord that get inflamed. It is caused by viral or bacterial infection.The most common form is viral meningitis which is less severe than bacterialmeningitis, which is not common, it is a rare condition but that can belife-threatening. It can occur at any age….
Low blood pressure is also called hypotension. Low blood pressure occurs when blood pressure drops below the normal range. Low B.P., 90/60 mmHg or below. Normal blood pressure is considered to be below 120/80mmHg. Hypotension can be temporary or it can be a chronic condition. Blood pressure is the force of the blood as it presses against the blood vessel…
The cornea is an outer protective layer that protects the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber of the eye. Progressive thinning of the cornea with irregular shape causing blurred vision is called keratoconus. In keratoconus, the cornea bulges out and becomes cone-shaped called the conical cornea. It usually develops between the ages of 8 and 30. Both men and women get…
