Raynaud’s Disease is a rare disorder that affects the arteries. Arteries are blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to different parts of body. Raynaud’s sometimes is called a disease, syndrome, or phenomenon. In Raynaud’s disease, smaller arteries that supply blood to the skin become narrow, limiting blood flow to affected areas (vasospasm). Women…
Premature ejaculation occurs when a man ejaculates sooner during sexual intercourse than he or his partner would like. Premature ejaculation is a very common complaint. Estimates vary, but as many as 1 out of 3 men say they experience this problem at some time in his life. As long as it happens infrequently, it’s not…
Introduction Postherpetic neuralgia is the most common complication of shingles. The condition affects nerve fibres and skin, causing burning pain that lasts long after the rash and blisters of shingles disappear. The chickenpox (herpes zoster) virus causes shingles. The risk of postherpetic neuralgia increases with age, primarily affecting people older than 60. There’s no cure,…
Plantar warts are small growths that usually appear on the heels or other weight-bearing areas of the feet. This pressure may also cause plantar warts to grow inward beneath a hard, thick layer of skin (callus). Plantar warts are caused by Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). The virus enters the body through tiny cuts, breaks or…
Introduction Piriformis syndrome is an uncommon neuromuscular disorder that is caused when the piriformis muscle compresses the sciatic nerve. The piriformis muscle is a flat, band-like muscle located in the buttocks near the top of the hip joint. This muscle is important in lower body movement because it stabilizes the hip joint and lifts and…
Introduction Hand and fingers are the tools and weapon of human beings to perform any activity or self-protection. We can undoubtedly say that it is the most used motor organ. Any pain in hand or fingers can affect the person’s productivity and daily life seriously. Hand pain is often the result of a recent injury…
Bone spurs, or Osteophytes, are smooth, bony growths, usually near joints. They develop over time in patients with arthritis or joint damage. The feet, hands, knees and spine often develop bone spurs. A healthy lifestyle can delay symptoms like pain, stiffness, and limited motion. Medications, physical therapy, and surgery may help. In most cases, it…
Introduction OCD is a rather familiar term than a disease nowadays. Many films and social media posts use this term widely. Characters with OCD grab attention in the theatres. Medically OCD (Obsessive–compulsive disorder) is a mental disorder characterized by absurd, recurrent and uncontrollable thoughts (obsessions) that produce anxiety, which are followed by repetitive behaviours (compulsions)…
Introduction Nystagmus is a condition that causes involuntary, rapid movement of one or both eyes. It often occurs with vision problems, including blurred vision. This condition is sometimes called “dancing eyes.” It is a feeling like the eyes have a mind of their own. They move up and down, side to side, or in a circle.…
Numbness in the foot may be a temporary condition or it can be the result of a chronic condition, such as diabetes. The symptom can also be progressive. In the beginning, the person starts to lose some sensation in the foot then slowly lose more and more feeling as time goes on. Feet rely on…
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