Osteochondritis dissecans might develop when blood supplying the area at the end of the bone is cut off. The affected bone and its covering of cartilage might remain in place and cause no symptoms, or a fragment might gradually loosen, separate and result in pain. Even though osteochondritis dissecans could occur in joints such as the elbow, hip and ankle, but the most commonly affected joint is the knee. Symptomatic osteochondritis dissecans ... more
The epiglottis is a small cartilage or lid that covers the windpipe. When the epiglottis swells and blocks the flow of air into the lungs, epiglottitis occurs, which is a life-threatening condition.
Direct injury to the throat, burns from hot liquids and various infections are some of the factors that could cause the epiglottis to swell. However, its most common cause is infection with Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib). This ... more
The chronic form of muscle pain is referred to as myofascial pain syndrome. Trigger points are the sensitive points in the muscles around which the pain of myofascial pain syndrome centers. The pain can spread throughout the affected muscle. These trigger points can be painful when touched.
From time to time, nearly everyone experiences muscle pain that generally resolves in a few days. However, muscle pain that persists or worsens is ... more
Huntington's disease is an inherited disease that causes certain nerve cells in the brain to waste away. It is a progressive and degenerative disease. A person could experience mental deterioration, uncontrolled movements and emotional disturbances as a result of this disease.
Usually, the signs and symptoms of Huntington disease develop in middle age. Children could develop Huntington's disease only in some rare cases. Younger ... more
Inflammation of the gallbladder, the small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the abdomen right beneath the liver, is referred to as cholecystitis. Digestive fluid (bile) that is released into the small intestine is held by the gallbladder.
Gallstones that block the tube leading out of the gallbladder are the cause of many cases of cholecystitis, which in turn causes a buildup of bile that can cause inflammation. Tumors, injury and ... more
After basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the second most common form of nonmelanoma skin cancer.
When this type of cancer is caught and treated early, it usually doesn't cause any problems. However, it may grow large or metastasize, causing problems, if it's left untreated.
Due to increased sun exposure, the number of skin cancers is increasing. Prolonged exposure to UV (ultraviolet) radiation, from ... more
