What is a Pulled Hamstring? Hamstrings are muscles that you see at the back portion of the thigh which is responsible when one flexes or bends his or her knees and it is also used in straightening of the hips. When one experiences pulled hamstring or otherwise known as hamstring strain, it involves the tearing of either one or more muscles of the hamstring. Other experts define it as a stretching excessively or tearing of the fiber of the muscles and the tissues related near the hamstrings. It is commonly reported in athletes The Hamstring Muscles Pulled Hamstring Symptoms Those who develop [...]

The stomach is part of the digestive system that is a muscular organ that is located at the upper left quadrant of the abdomen. It is responsible for digestion of the food that we consume. However, there are some people who encounter stomach pain after eating. Stomach pain after Eating Causes Ulcers When someone has ulcers, they will manifest stomach pain after eating. Ulcers are shallow erosion of the lining of the stomach. There are three types of ulcers: peptic, gastric and duodenal ulcers. Lactose Intolerance People who are intolerant of lactose ingest lactose rich products will manifest severe stomach [...]

What is Perioral Dermatitis? Perioral dermatitis is a skin condition mostly affecting women and children. This is an inflammatory condition characterized by small pustules and papules that assume a perioral distribution (around the mouth). Small Lesions Around the Mouth that Characterize Perioral Dermatitis This condition sparks interest among people because this is a newly emerged disease. It is considered to be a disease of the modern era, cases of perioral dermatitis have been recorded just in the recent years of the 50s and 60s. Interestingly, this is the same era when fluoride toothpastes and Corticosteroids were used. Where do the Lesions Emerge? Aside from the [...]

What is Herpes Encephalitis? Herpes Encephalitis which is otherwise known as herpetic brainstem encephalitis, herpetic meningoencephalitis or HSE is a medical condition that, according to statistics, is responsible for the 10 percent of people who are suffering from encephalitis. Encephalitis is a medical condition that happens when there is an inflammation in the brain because of a viral infections and other kinds of infections. Others would define herpes encephalitis as a viral kind of encephalitis. Meanwhile, herpes simplex virus (1) is a common blister that results to the person experiencing cold sores or small blisters in his or her nose, [...]

Head injuries can be as tormenting as any physical injuries occurring to a human being. Although there is no dearth of cases when head injuries prove to be fatal, there are always chances that the life of the person badly affected from such an injury changes for the worst, for the lifetime. Trauma to the head is referred to as head injury. It may or may not comprise of injury to the brain but more often than not head injury and brain injury means the same. Head injury may also mean injuries to the skull or scalp and not necessarily [...]

What is Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis? Disseminated Encephalomyelitis resembles a condition called MS or Multiple Sclerosis and its synchronism is ADEM. This kind of disease condition is a nonvasculitic kind of inflammatory condition which is considered to be as demyelinating. What happens is that instead of doing the function of the immune system which is to fight or get rid of the infection, the result is reversed where it then leads to inflammation in the person’s central nervous system which leads to demyelization. It has a characteristic of involvement of the brain’s white matter and spinal cord. Aside from that, it is [...]

What is a Bartholin Cyst? Bartholin cysts are the growth of a small tumor-like tissue on the Bartholin’s gland. The Bartholin’s gland is a pea-sized gland located on the side of the vaginal opening. The Bartholin’s gland is usually small and non-palpable, but the occurrence of a cyst makes it swell or enlarge. Bartholin cyst image These glands, are also known as vestibular glands and are located underneath the skin in the vaginal orifice. The Bartholin’s glands in females are very important during sexual intercourse. These glands are responsible for secreting mucus, which serve as lubrication for the vagina during [...]

Ovaries are the female gonads and endocrine gland as well. They are situated in the lateral walls of the pelvic region. There are 2 ovaries that take turns in releasing an egg each month; although there are some cases when an ovary is absent or dysfunctional but the other functioning ovary still continue to release an egg every month. As an endocrine gland, the ovaries release the hormones: estrogen and progesterone. Ovarian cyst Ovarian cysts are a sac-like structure inside the ovary, and are filled with fluid, gas, or semi solid substances. It can vary in size from a tiny structure [...]

Itchy anus is a result of irritation of the lower end of the rectum. It is often accompanied by a strong desire to scratch the area. Simple chemical reactions in the stool may lead to itching, but inflammatory reactions in the anus may also cause it. Moisture and scratching of the perianal area may lead to more intense itch. A severe itchiness may also feel like a burning sensation and soreness in the area. People most often experience itchy anus at night. Causes of Itchy Anus There are many reasons for itching of the anus, which include the following: Dry Skin [...]

What is Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis? Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis has an acronym of FSGS. Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis is a medical condition that leads to the person having a urinary protein loss which may eventually progress into the scarring of the person’s glomerular filters which are located in the kidney. The focal and Segmental are medical description of the pattern of the kidney damage as seen when viewing under the microscope. Segmental means that part of the glomerulus of the person is damaged. While focal means that there is some scarring of the glomeruli. Normally, anatomically speaking, we all have glomeruli which functions as [...]