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What is Chronic Laryngitis?
Laryngitis may be short-lived (acute) or last for a longer time. Chronic laryngitis is an inflammatory condition affecting the larynx (voice box) which persists for more than three weeks. Laryngitis may have infectious or non-infectious causes. It can affect people…
What is Acute Laryngitis?
Acute laryngitis is a short-term inflammatory condition affecting the larynx, or voice box, typically lasting less than 3 weeks.[1] Laryngitis which lasts longer than three weeks is called chronic laryngitis; see this resource for more information. Laryngitis can affect people…
What is Podagra?
Podagra, which in Greek translates to ‘foot trap’, is gout that affects the joints located between the foot and the big toe, known as the metatarsophalangeal joint. Gout, also known as gouty arthritis, results in recurrent, acute attacks of joint…
What is Hypothyroidism?
Hypothyroidism refers to a condition in which the thyroid gland produces less hormone than normal. These hormones regulate the body’s metabolism (turning food into energy and controlling the speed of cell growth). The condition can be congenital (present from birth),…
What is Bladder Cancer?
Bladder cancer is common cancer that usually develops in the bladder lining. In some cases, it may spread into the bladder muscle. This condition is the ninth most common cancer, occurring more often in men than women. Men are about…
What is Anaphylaxis?
Anaphylaxis, also known as an anaphylactic reaction, is an extreme allergic reaction affecting multiple groups of organs of the body. Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency and requires immediate medical treatment. It is characterized by rapidly-developing, life-threatening problems affecting one or…
What is Vitamin D Deficiency?
Vitamin D deficiency is also known as hypovitaminosis D. It is the most common nutritional deficiency worldwide,[1] affecting people of all age groups.[2] Vitamin D is one of the most important vitamins ‒ essential compounds on which the body’s cells…
ما هي متلازمة الارتجاج؟
يشير الارتجاج إلى أي إصابة خفيفة في الرأس. يمكن أن يسبب الارتجاج الصداع والارتباك والتعب وتغيرات المزاج والغثيان. إذا حدثت الأعراض بعد ضربة في الرأس ، يجب أن يتم تقييمها من قبل الطبيب ويجب ملاحظتها بعناية لمدة 24 ساعة بحثًا عن علامات…
What is Early Localized Lyme Disease?
Lyme disease, also known as Lyme borreliosis, is a condition caused by an infection with the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi. This bacteria is spread through tick bites. People who work outside or spend time in woodland areas are most likely to…
What is Allergic Conjunctivitis?
Conjunctivitis is the name for inflammation of the conjunctiva, which is the thin layer of tissue on the inside of the eyelids and which covers the white part of the eye. Also known as pink eye, conjunctivitis is often caused…