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What is Achilles Tendonitis?
Achilles tendonitis, also known as Achilles tendinopathy or Achilles tendinitis, is a condition affecting the Achilles tendon. The Achilles tendon is a large tendon that attaches the calf muscles to the bony heel of the foot. When the tendon becomes…
What is Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip?
Developmental dysplasia of the hip, or simply hip dysplasia, is a failure for the normal hip joint to form before birth. It may be caused by poor positioning of the legs in the womb. This doesn’t cause any pain to…
What is Myocardial Infarction?
Myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack, is a serious condition where a coronary artery (a blood vessel of the heart) is blocked and can not supply the heart muscle with blood and oxygen. This causes damage to the…
What is Tonsillitis?
Tonsillitis is an inflammatory condition of the tonsils, the two fleshy glands at the back of the throat. It can be caused by either a virus or, less commonly, a bacterial infection. The condition can affect people of any age…
What is Pediatric Viral Gastroenteritis?
Pediatric viral gastroenteritis often referred to as ‘stomach flu’ or ‘stomach bug’, is inflammation of the stomach and intestines due to a virus when it occurs in a child. It is usually spread through close contact with an infected person.…
What is Urinary Tract Infection?
A urinary tract infection, often referred to as a UTI or urine infection, is an infection of the urinary system. Usually, a urinary tract infection is caused by bacteria from the anal or genital region spreading to the bladder.[1] If…
What is Pulmonary Embolism?
A pulmonary embolism (PE) is a medical condition that occurs when one or more arteries in the lungs become blocked. When a pulmonary artery becomes blocked, blood flow can be restricted between the heart and the lungs. This can cause…
What is Bacterial Meningitis?
Bacterial meningitis is a bacterial infection of the meninges, the membranes around the brain and spinal cord. It is a serious condition and requires urgent medical treatment. Many different bacteria can cause bacterial meningitis. Typical symptoms are headache, neck stiffness,…
What is Reactive Arthritis?
Reactive arthritis (ReA) is a rare inflammatory disease of the joints that occurs in reaction to an infection occurring in another part of the body. It sometimes is referred to as Reiter’s syndrome, Reiter’s disease, or Reiter’s arthritis. However, these…
What are Cataracts?
A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s lens which leads to a decrease in vision and, in some cases, possible blindness. The condition occurs when protein clumps in one or both eyes prevent the retina from receiving clear images.[1]…