When the uterus descends from its normal position in the pelvis farther down into the vagina, it is a condition called uterine prolapse. In normal cases, the muscles and ligaments that make up the pelvic floor hold the uterus in its place. However, when these ligaments and muscles become stretched and weakened, they won't provide an adequate support for the uterus. This will cause the uterus to descend into the vaginal canal. In most ... more
The testicle that may move back and forth between its proper position in the bag of skin hanging behind the penis (scrotum) and the groin is called a retractile testicle. It may be easily guided by hand into the scrotum during a physical examination when the retractile testicle is residing in the groin.
Sometime before or during puberty, the problem of a retractile testicle goes away for most boys. The testicle permanently moves to its ... more
Though all children gain weight as they grow older, childhood obesity is caused by extra pounds that are more than what's needed to support the growth and development of the children.
When a child is well above the normal weight for his/her age and height, childhood obesity occurs, which is a serious medical condition that affects children and adolescents. Because the extra pounds usually start kids on the path to health problems ... more
Yips are involuntary wrist spasms. Although yips can affect people who play darts, cricket and baseball, but they usually occur when golfers are trying to putt.
Although it was once believed that the yips were associated with performance anxiety, but it appears now that some people have yips caused by a focal dystonia, a neurological dysfunction that affects specific muscles.
By changing the way they perform an ... more
The blood-clotting disorder that can lead to easy or excessive bruising and bleeding is called idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) or immune thrombocytopenic purpura. This condition is the outcome of unusually low levels of platelets, the cells helping the blood clot, and it occurs in both children and adults. Although idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura is usually chronic in adults, but children usually develop it after a viral ... more
Vitamin D deficiency often results in softening of the bones, a condition called osteomalacia. In children, this condition is named rickets. The likelihood of soft bones to bow and fracture are more than those of harder, healthy bones. Osteoporosis is a bone disorder that contributes to bone fractures; osteomalacia is not the same as osteoporosis. A weakening of previously constructed bone is the cause of osteoporosis, while a defect in the ... more
