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What is Anal Fissure?
An anal fissure is a common condition where there is a painful tear in the lining of the anus, the backside opening where feces is excreted. It is often described as feeling like passing broken glass.[1] Typical anal fissure symptoms…
What is Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain syndrome characterized by widespread muscular pain and tenderness. Locations typically fluctuate among the muscles, joints and back. Other symptoms are abdominal pain, headache, generally feeling unwell, morning stiffness, and poor quality of sleep. There is…
What is Trigeminal Neuralgia?
Trigeminal neuralgia is a condition in which a dysfunctional facial nerve causes persistent or recurring facial pain. Women older than 40 years of age are most commonly affected by this condition. The condition is characterized by attacks of sudden, sharp,…
What is Morning Sickness?
Morning sickness is pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting, typically occurring between weeks 5 and 20. Despite the name, the symptoms of morning sickness can present themselves at any time of the day, and some women may feel sick throughout the day.…
What is Herpangina?
Herpangina is a viral infection of the mouth which is in most cases caused by a particular strain of group A coxsackievirus, but also by group B coxsackievirus, echovirus and enterovirus 71. It affects children more commonly than adults. The…
What is Pneumothorax?
A pneumothorax, also sometimes referred to as a collapsed lung or punctured lung, is defined as the presence of air or other gas in the chest between the outside of the lungs and the inside of the chest wall. [1]…
What is Chronic Gastritis?
Chronic gastritis is a long-term condition in which the mucus-lined layer of the stomach, also known as the gastric mucosa, is inflamed or irritated over a longer period of time. Symptoms tend to appear slowly, over time. Some of the…
What is Premenstrual Syndrome?
The term premenstrual syndrome (PMS) describes a variety of physical and emotional changes that may occur in a woman in the days before her menstrual period begins. This condition is very common, and affects the majority of menstruating women in…
What is Myocarditis?
The definition of myocarditis is inflammation of the heart muscle, the myocardium. Myocarditis can reduce the ability of the heart to pump, affecting circulation, and in severe cases it may lead to heart failure and other serious complications. The most…
What is Onychomycosis (Fungal Nail Infection)?
Onychomycosis (also known as tinea unguium) is a fungal nail infection that can affect the toenails and/or fingernails and which occurs in about 10 percent of adults in the United States.[1] Onychomycosis more commonly affects toenails rather than fingernails. There…