What is Sotos syndrome? It is an extremely rare genetic condition characterized by distinctive physical appearance, learning disabilities, and developmental delay. The Sotos syndrome symptoms vary depending on the age group. It is also known as Sotos Sequence and cerebral…
What is infantigo? It is a bacterial infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus. It affects both adult and children, men and women. The other term for infantigo is impetigo. Infantigo is usually the term used for infection in infants and children….
What is Mosaic down syndrome It is a mixture of two types of cells. Many people have 46 chromosomes while others have 47, which means they have extra chromosomes 21. Mosaic down syndrome is also known as mosaicism Down syndrome….
Have you notice a bump on your elbow? Having an unusual bump on the elbow can be very alarming, especially if it is itchy and painful. There are a variety of reasons why you have a bump on your elbow….
A bruised toenail is usually not a cause of concern. Once in a while people bruised their toenail and there are a multitude of reasons for that. However, a bruised toenail that gets infected can lead to serious medical complications….
The nose is one of the most sensitive organs in the body. It plays an important role in the respiratory process. The nose is used for breathing and smelling. The nasal cavity is divided into three regions: the olfactory (smelling),…
Inner thigh pain causes discomfort on the thigh area and the side of the legs, specifically in the groin area, upper inner thigh, and knee. The pain is intense and usually the patients describe the pain as dull, stabbing, and…
The lips are one of the attractive parts of the face. It is important to have healthy lips for they can affect the person’s facial feature. Unhealthy lips are not just unsightly for the human eyes. They can also a…
What is a parinaud syndrome? It is the supranuclear vertical gaze disturbances secondary to tectal plate compression. It is also known as parinaud dorsal midbrain syndrome. It is a term used to denote multiple eye abnormalities, specifically dysfunctional pupil and…
What is Fatty liver? Fatty liver is a condition where fat in the liver exceeds beyond 5-10% of the weight of the liver [1]. Fat in the liver accumulates in the form of large vacuoles of triglycerides through steatosis (i.e….