Lacerated Liver
The liver is the biggest organ occurring in the human body. It is one of the most vital organs and is located is the upper right quadrant of the abdominal…
Mottled skin
Also known as livedo reticularis, mottled skin is a skin disorder marked by occurrence of purple discolored lacy patches or blotches on the skin. The disorder often worsens when exposed…
3 Weeks Pregnant – What to expect?
At 3 weeks pregnant, the fertilized egg created after conception passed through to the uterus and then implants on uterine linings or walls. The fertilized cell then begins multiplying into…
Melanotic Macule
Melanotic macule refers to a well-defined, pigmented, black or brown, oval, and flat spot or patch on the lips. It is non-malignant and usually appears on the lower lip, but…
Lichenoid Keratosis
Lichenoid keratosis is an uncommon skin condition marked by formation of benign small lesion along with damaged or abnormal tissue. It is generally a single, tiny, thin darkened plaque or…
Saddle Nose
Saddle nose is a nasal deformity marked by abnormal height/length of nose and weakened support for nose caused by collapse of the nasal bridge. The nose has a projected tip,…
Viral Exanthem
Viral exanthem is a term used to describe a type of skin rash, usually caused by underlying viral infections. The causative viruses include pathogens that cause illnesses like measles, chickenpox,…
Toenail Falling Off
The condition of toenail falling off means parting of a nail from its nail bed. It is medically termed as onycholysis or onychoptosis. Toenail falling may cause a lot of…
Encephalomalacia
Also called cerebral softening, encephalomalacia is a condition marked by softening of brain tissues, often due to hemorrhage or inflammation. Such softening is generally restricted or localized, but it may…
Intussusception
Intussusception is a common abdominal emergency that affects children at the age of 3 months to 3 years. In intussusception, a section of a child’s intestine folds the way you…