Meningitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the meninges. These are the membranes that surround the brain and the spinal cord. In most cases, the inflammation is caused by an infection of the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis can also sometimes occur without an infection as a result of cancer or … Continue reading What is meningitis?
Mumps is a contagious infection caused by a virus that spreads easily through saliva and mucus. The salivary glands, commonly known as the parotid glands, are largely affected by the condition. These glands are in charge of creating saliva. On each side of your face, there are three pairs of salivary glands placed behind and … Continue reading What is mumps?
Your brain requires a constant supply of oxygen and nutrients from blood, which is delivered by your arteries; without oxygen or nutrients, your brain cells may die and the affected area may suffer permanent damage. Stroke is a medical emergency which occurs as a result of poor blood flow to the brain due to a … Continue reading What is a stroke?
PCOS, or polycystic ovarian syndrome, is a group of symptoms caused by a hormonal imbalance that can affect women and girls of reproductive age. PCOS is commonly associated with at least two of the following three conditions: Ovulation failure, resulting in irregular menstrual cycles or no periods at allHigh androgen levels (a type of hormone) … Continue reading Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Uterine fibroids (also known as leiomyomas) are made up of muscle and connective tissue from the uterine wall. These growths are not generally cancerous (benign). Fibroids varied in size from tiny seedlings that are unnoticed to the visual inspection to bulky masses that can deform and expand the uterus. You can have a single fibroid … Continue reading What are fibroids?
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