Projectile Vomiting

What is Projectile Vomiting? Projectile vomiting is a sudden and temporary illness that happens when the digestive system of our body decides that it must immediately get rid of the stomach nutrients. The projectile vomit is not only unexpected and more…

Hematuria

Hematuria is a medical condition in which different quantities of blood are found in the urine. Such findings are identified through the analysis of the urine samples, with the blood modifying the aspect of the urine. The condition is not more…

Epidural Steroid Injection

An Epidural steroid injection can be defined as a minimally-invasive procedure, with steroids being injected into the epidural space. The pain relieving effect of the procedure is temporary but, nevertheless, it serves as a good treatment for a wide range more…

Splenic Flexure Syndrome

What is Splenic Flexure Syndrome? This is a digestive disorder that is characterized by gas that has become trapped inside the flexures that are located in your colon. The splenic flexure is a sharp bend between your transverse colon and more…

Refeeding Syndrome

Definition This is a medical condition where an individual has endured a considerably long period of starvation. It could also be because an individual has a poor intake of nutritional food. When this person starts to regain their appetite and more…

Complex Odontoma

What is Odontoma? This is a type of benign or non-cancerous tumor located in your mouth. It is made of some or all of the tissues that make the teeth. When looking at this formation it may or may not more…

Stinky Feet

Having stinky feet is not a pleasant thing to experience, as the unpleasant odor will make you feel quite awkward in social situations. Apart from the smell, stinky feet often causes a wide range of other symptoms, being quite itchy. more…

Lachman Test

What is the Lachman Test? The Lachman test is performed for the diagnosis of the injuries that can occur at the level of the anterior cruciate ligament, providing a high accuracy rate for acute ruptures of this specific ligament. It more…

Meniscectomy

Definition Meniscectomy is a surgical intervention in which the doctor removes the torn meniscus of the knee. Depending on how serious the tear in the meniscus is, the surgeon might decide to remove it partially or totally. The tear of more…

Active Release Technique

What is Active Release Technique? The Active Release Technique is a particular therapy that is based on movement and manipulation of the soft tissues. This technique was developed by a doctor with the name of Michael Leahy, being used today more…