Conditions

An avulsion fracture is an injury to a bone that is found at the location where the tendon or ligament attaches. This is sometimes known as the insertion point. Avulsion fractures occur because a sudden amount of force against the bone has resulted in the tendon or ligament pulling hard against the bone and then […]

Naegleria Is an uncommon and typically fatal brain infection that occurs due to an amoeba entering the skull. The amoeba responsible for the disease usually resides in rivers, freshwater lakes, and springs across the world. Patients may experience infection while swimming in the water or partaking in watersports. The amoeba responsible for the infection is […]

A torus fracture, also commonly known as a buckle fracture is one of the most common injuries seen in children. Kids bones are much softer and flexible making them more susceptible to this type of break than any other age group. In this type of break, one side of the bone will fracture while leaving […]

Few things are as uncomfortable as a burning throat. When your throat hurts, it can make it hard to talk, eat, drink, and even breathe properly. Many people have a hard time even sleeping because their burning throat causes them so much discomfort. There are a lot of things that can cause a sore throat, […]

While the Colles fracture may sound like a very complex and intricate medical condition, it’s actually just the official term used to describe a wrist fracture. There are two bones in your forearm, and the radius is the larger one of the pair. Believe it or not, the radius is actually the bone in the […]

Entropion describes a medical condition where the eyelid starts to turn inward. As a result, the eyelashes and skin rub against the surface of the eye, causing discomfort and irritation. Patients who are dealing with entropion experience variances in their condition. The eyelid turns inward permanently, or only when they squeeze the eyes shut tightly, […]