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What is Influenza Infection?
Influenza infection, also known as the flu, is a common viral infection of the airways that most often occurs in fall and winter. It can cause multiple symptoms, including fever, cough, a runny nose, and muscle aches.[1] Influenza can be…
What is Dislocation or Subluxation of the Radial Head?
Subluxation of the radial head is an injury affecting the elbow joint. The term subluxation means partial dislocation, while the radial head is the name given to the top of the radius, one of the two large bones found in…
What are Hemoglobin levels?
A person’s hemoglobin levels indicate how much hemoglobin is present in their blood. Hemoglobin, also written as hemoglobin, is a complex protein found in red blood cells which helps to circulate oxygen around the body and transport carbon dioxide from…
What is Migraine Headache?
A migraine headache is a type of headache characterized by a pulsing or throbbing pain in one area of the head. The intensity of the pain may be moderate or intense, and a headache attack can last anywhere between 4…
What is Gout?
Gout is a type of arthritis caused by an excess of a chemical called uric acid, also called urate. This excess acid in the bloodstream can prompt urate crystals to form around certain joints in the body, most often the…
What is Acute Panic Attack?
A panic attack is an abrupt episode characterized by a sudden, intense feeling of fear or discomfort. Panic is the most acute form of anxiety.[1] One’s body goes into fight or flight mode – becoming ready to escape from physical…
What are Aphthous Mouth Ulcers?
Aphthous mouth ulcers (aphthae) are a common variety of ulcers that form on the mucous membranes, typically in the oral cavity (mouth). Other names for aphthous ulcers include aphthous stomatitis and canker sores.[1] Aphthous ulcers are generally round in shape…
What is Erectile Dysfunction?
Erectile dysfunction, otherwise known as ED or impotence, is the condition of being unable to get or maintain an erection.[1] It is a common condition that most males will experience at some stage in their life, though it is most…
What is Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)?
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder, abbreviated to PMDD, is a severe type of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). The majority of people who menstruate experience cyclical physical and emotional changes in the days leading up to their periods, such as tender breasts and mood…
What is Diverticular disease?
Diverticular disease (also diverticulosis) is a condition in which the bowel (large intestine) forms small pouches (diverticula) that bulge outward through the bowel wall. This typically develops due to increased pressure in the bowel, weakness of the bowel wall, or…