Kenneth Kee: 522 books

A rectocele is a medical disorder that results from a tear in the rectovaginal septum (which is normally a tough, fibrous, sheet-like separator between the rectum and vagina).Rectal tissue bulges through this tear and into the vagina as a hernia.A rectocele is a herniation (bulge) of the front wall...

Diverticular disease is a medical disorder of the colon or large intestine where there are one or more sac-like diverticula (pouches) in the inner walls of the colon.It is more common in the descending and sigmoid colon.Diverticular disease affects the lining of the colon (large intestine) that removes...

Sleep deprivation is the medical disorder of a person not having enough sleep.Sleep deficiency has a wider implication.It occurs if the person has one or more of:1. Not having enough sleep (sleep deprivation)2. Sleeping at the wrong time of day (out of sync with the body's natural clock)3. Not...

Sialadenitis is an inflammation of the salivary glands (normally parotid or sub-mandibular).Sialadenitis of the sub-mandibular gland is a relatively often encountered infection but it is not as frequent as sialadenitis of the parotid gland.Causes vary from simple infection to autoimmune sources.Bacterial...

Cyanosis is a medical symptom of bluish color to the skin or mucus membranes that is usually due to a lack of oxygen in the blood.The red blood cells are bright red in color; as a result the normal skin has a pinkish or red hue.Blood that has no more or low oxygen is dark bluish-red.People whose blood...

This book describes Cerebral Edema, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases Cerebral edema is excessive collection of fluid in the intra-cellular or extra cellular spaces of the brain. Cerebral edema is also known as brain swelling. It can be produced by an accident or trauma or some medical...

The exposure of the body to excess amounts of glucocorticoids steroids is the cause of the medical disorder Hyper-cortosolism (Cushing Syndrome).The Hyper-cortosolism will happen when the body is exposed to high levels of the hormone cortisol and therefore the word Hyper-cortosolism is more appropriate...

Female Orgasmic Dysfunction is a medical condition that occurs when a woman has difficulty reaching orgasm, even when they are sexually aroused and there is sufficient sexual stimulation.Difficulty reaching orgasm is the second most common sexual complaint reported by women.Many women have problems...

A varicocele is a medical disorder that results from the abnormal dilatation of the pampiniform venous plexus and the internal spermatic vein caused by venous reflux.Varicocele is a well-known cause of reduced testicular function and occurs in about 15-20% of all males and in 40% of infertile males.A...

This book describes Nail Varnish Poisoning, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases Nail polish is a cosmetic chemical used to beautify and occasionally protect one’s nails. They appear in a range of colors and shades and are a complicated mixture of chemicals Causes: Nail Polish Poisoning...

This book describes the Delirium, Diagnosis, Treatment and Related Conditions I was going to write about confusion (like how blurred a person) but apparently delirium also has the same connotation but more severe. Delirium is a medical disorder which causes sudden severe confusion due...

This book describes Pancreatogenic Diabetes, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related DiseasesJust a week ago I was emailed an article on Pancreatogenic DiabetesIntrigued I decided to look further into research papers and found that it is not as rare as it appeared.Pancreatogenic diabetes is a form of...

This book describes Von Willebrand Disease, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases Von Willebrand disease is the most frequent hereditary bleeding disorder. Causes Von Willebrand disease is produced by a deficiency of the von Willebrand factor. The Von Willebrand factor induces blood platelets...

Legionnaire disease is an infection of the lungs and airways caused by Legionella bacteria.Legionnaire's Disease is an acute, infectious disease of the respiratory tract caused by the bacillus Legionella pneumophilia, a Gram negative, non-sporulating aerobic micro-organism.The bacteria that cause...