Morquio Syndrome
Morquio syndrome is a rare hereditary birth defect that is estimated to occur in one of every 200,000 births. This disease is progressive, meaning the symptoms will worsen, as the…
Verrucous Keratosis
Verrucuos keratosis refers to a skin disease affecting the epidermis. Verrucous means growths resembling warts, while keratinocytes mean the growths forming on your outermost layer of the skin. The illness…
IBS Pain
What is IBS? IBS or irritable bowel syndrome is a very common functional gut disorder. This means, in this syndrome, there exist no structural abnormality. So, only the gut malfunctions…
What is Deodorant Rash?
Deodorant rash refers to an itchy, red, inflammatory skin rash which develops at the place where deodorant is applied. Sometimes, the rash may be bumpy and elicit flaking, peeling, oozing,…
Intermittent Stomach Pain
Stomach pain can be used to identify cramps or dull ache in the tummy region or more precisely the abdomen part. This kind of pain can occur due to several…
Intercostal Muscle Strain
The intercostal muscles are situated between the ribs and are made of many muscle groups like the transverse and subcostal thoracic muscles and the external and internal intercostal muscles. They…
Hirschsprung’s Disease (in Infants and Adults)
Hirschsprung’s disease is a disorder marked by large intestinal abnormalities that lead to difficulties in bowel movements. It is a congenital condition and is caused due to lack of nerve…
When does Angina Pectoris Occur?
Angina pectoris is a condition marked by abnormal pain in chest which occurs due to low blood flow to the heart muscles. The pain may be described as pressure, tightness,…
Endosteum
Endosteum is a thin, soft connective tissue present in the open spaces within long bones. It helps in varied processes like fracture healing and production of new cells needed for…
Microscopic Blood in Urine
The presence of blood or red blood cells in urine is medically referred to as hematuria. In healthy people, about 2.5 million inefficient, old, and dead red blood cells are…