Obesity refers to having abnormal or excessive fat than the average person of the same height and ethnic group. It is currently a global health concern with numbers rapidly escalating across both the developed world and ironically, also in third…
What is Aspergers? Asperger’s is a syndrome classified under pervasive developmental disorder. It has shown to be more prevalent in boys than in girls. One major symptom of Asperger’s is of the relentless obsession in one subject and generally display…
What is Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD)? Maple Syrup Urine disease is a congenital condition characterized by a metabolic error involving branched-chain amino acids. The metabolic error results in urine with a distinctive sweet smell. It is also an autosomal…
What is Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva? Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva is a genetic disorder that affects the muscular and connective tissues in the human body. It is responsible for body movements that then transform the connective tissue into bone, called ossification. When ossification…
What is Hormone Replacement Therapy? Hormone Replacement Therapy is a classification of medication given to women and men who experience a sudden drop of either progesterone, testosterone and estrogen hormones, usually experienced during menopausal or andropausal stages. Menopause or andropause…
What is Whipple Procedure? Named after an American surgeon, Allen O. Whipple is a surgery called Whipple Procedure also called Pancreaticoduodenectomy. A Whipple procedure is a surgical operation done primarily for Pancreatic Cancer patients. The procedure is usually done so as…
What is Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome? Beckwith-wiedemann syndrome (BWS) is a congenital, autosomal dominant disorder characterized by overgrowth, congenital malformation, and tumor predisposition. It is commonly described by the following features: macroglossia (enlargement of the tongue), macrosomia or big baby syndrome, and…
Constipation is due to the reduced frequency of bowel movements. When constipation occurs, stool that is not eliminated becomes hard and dry. Constipation is a difficult state, especially for post-surgery patients. Causes for Constipation after Surgery Constipation after surgery is…
What is Tongue Piercing? Tongue Piercing, also known as oral piercing, is a component of body piercing which is done through the center of a person’s tongue. It involves piercing the tongue and inserting a foreign object until the wound…
What is a swollen thyroid? Anatomically speaking, the thyroid gland, located at the front portion of the neck, is part of the endocrine body system. A swollen thyroid or medically termed as goiter is an enlargement of the thyroid gland….