Achilles tendinitis (also Achilles tenosynovitis or Achilles tendinopathy) is tendinitis of the Achilles tendon generally caused by overuse of the affected limb and is more common among athletes training under […]
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Abrasion (medical)
In dermatology an abrasion is a wound caused by superficial damage to the skin no deeper than the epidermis. It is less severe than a laceration and bleeding if present […]
Gastritis
Gastritis is inflammation of the lining of the stomach and has many possible causes. Common causes of gastritis are excessive alcohol consumption or prolonged use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (also […]
Airsickness
Airsickness is a sensation which is induced by air travel. It is a specific form of motion sickness and is considered a normal response in healthy individuals. Airsickness occurs when […]
Churg–Strauss syndrome
Churg–Strauss syndrome (also known as eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis [EGPA] or allergic granulomatosis) is an autoimmune condition that causes inflammation of small and medium sized blood vessels (vasculitis) in persons […]
Supernumerary nipple
A supernumerary nipple (also known as a third nipple triple nipple accessory nipple polythelia or the related condition: polymastia) is an additional nipple occurring in mammals including humans. Often mistaken […]
Hypernatremia
Hypernatremia or hypernatraemia (see American and British English spelling differences) is an electrolyte disturbance that is defined by an elevated sodium level in the blood. Hypernatremia is generally not caused […]
Boil
A boil also called a furuncle is a deep folliculitis infection of the hair follicle. It is most commonly caused by infection by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus resulting in a […]
Galactorrhea
Galactorrhea (also spelled galactorrhoea) (galacto- + -rrhea) or lactorrhea (lacto- + -rrhea) is the spontaneous flow of milk from the breast unassociated with childbirth or nursing.Galactorrhea is reported to occur […]
Pituitary adenoma
Pituitary adenomas are noncancerous tumors that occur in the pituitary gland. Pituitary adenomas are generally divided into three categories dependent upon their biological functioning: benign adenoma invasive adenoma or carcinomas […]