What Is a Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)?
Medically known as pneumothorax, a collapsed lung occurs when air leaks into the space between the lung and the chest wall (pleural space). This trapped air puts pressure on the lung, preventing it from fully expanding. As a result, the lung may partially or completely collapse, impairing breathing.
Ankylosing Spondylitis: What Is It? Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic, inflammatory type of arthritis that primarily affects the spine and the sacroiliac joints (located where the spine meets the pelvis). Also known as spinal or axial arthritis, this condition can cause the vertebrae to fuse over time, leading to reduced flexibility, posture changes, and chronic pain.
Alzheimer’s Disease: Symptoms, Stages, and Treatment
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurological condition that primarily affects older adults. Characterized by memory loss, confusion, and cognitive decline, it is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for nearly 70% of all dementia cases worldwide. Although Alzheimer’s is not currently curable, early diagnosis and appropriate management can significantly improve quality of life and slow the disease’s progression.
What is a brain tumor?
Medical Oncology is a department that conducts studies on early diagnosis, cancer screening, cancer prevention and treatment of cancer patients.
What is Eczema? Signs, Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Eczema, a skin condition that can negatively affect quality of life as the patches are exposed to the external environment and are visible to the eye, can have many causes and there is no definitive cure.
What is joint preservation surgery?
There are a range of surgical methods available to maintain joint health and effectively treat joint diseases. Joint preservation surgery involves some of these techniques and aims to promote joint health.
What is Fibromyalgia? Signs & Symptoms
Fibromyalgia is a syndrome characterized by chronic widespread pain and tenderness throughout the body. Most fibromyalgia patients also experience accompanying symptoms such as fatigue, sleep problems, cognitive disturbances, headaches, depression and anxiety.
What is Goiter? Signs, Symptoms & Treatment
Goiter is a condition caused by an irregular growth of the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the front of the neck and is involved in the regulation of body metabolism.
What is chemotherapy?
Chemotherapy is a type of treatment used to control or prevent the proliferation of cancerous cells. It is also used to improve quality of life and prolong life.
What is tinnitus? What are the causes?
Nasal septal perforation is a condition in which a hole or gap forms in the septum inside of the nose. This condition can affect nasal function and cause various symptoms.
