Kenneth: 870 books

This book describes Tinea Versicolor, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases Tinea versicolor is a frequent medical skin disorder in which flaky discolored patches appear mainly on the chest and back. Tinea versicolor is a long-term (chronic) fungal infection of the skin. It is...

Common ColdWho has never had the common cold?The code words are “Ah Choo” or sneezing, dripping of nose, pain in the throat and occasional fever.Cold weather, rain, freezer, snow, air conditioner are the precursor of a common cold. Once one person gets the common cold, every one in a closed...

Gum Disease (Gingivitis) is an acute dental disorder which produces inflammation and infection of the gums with redness, swelling and bleeding.Gingivitis is a type of periodontal disease.Periodontal disorder is inflammation and infection that damages the tissues that prop up the teeth.This may be...

This book describes Impacted Wisdom Tooth, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases An impacted wisdom tooth is a third molar adult tooth that does not erupt through the gum. Wisdom Teeth, or third molars, are the last teeth to form and appear in the mouth. They are called “wisdom...

Dental Pulp Infection or Pulpitis is the inflammation of the pulp or nerve chamber in the tooth producing pain and pressure.The pressure produced can induce problems with the nerves of the tooth.This disorder can be treated if early, and normally does not lead to more problems once treatedIf the disorder...

This book describes Difficult Defecation, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases 3 weeks ago, an old lady of 80 years old came to consult me about her constipation which had caused her symptoms of lower abdominal pain and bloating for 2 weeks in spite of being treated by several doctors...

Intertrigo is a very frequent medical inflammatory disorder affecting areas of skin that are frequently in contact such as the groin, under the breasts, armpits, and skin folds. These areas of skin that are in contact with each other are known as the intertriginous zones. In obese individuals, skin...

Vulvovaginitis is a medical condition with acute inflammation of the vulva and vagina in females.Vulvovaginitis or vaginitis can indicate the presence of swelling or infection of the vulva and vagina.Vaginitis is a frequent problem that can affect women and girls of all ages.Vulvovaginitis is usually...

Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver disease (NAFLD) is a medical disorder where there are fat deposits inside the liver which may prevent the liver from removing toxins from the blood.People who drink too much alcohol may also have fat in their liver but that is not the same as fatty liver disease.Bile from...

Cholecystitis is a medical disorder caused by acute or chronic inflammation of the gallbladder.Acute cholecystitis is an acute inflammation of the gallbladder that causes severe abdominal pain.Acute cholecystitis happens when bile becomes trapped in the gallbladder.The collection of trapped bile produces...

Hoarseness of Voice (Laryngitis) is the medical inflammation of the mucous membranes of the Larynx which produces the sound of the voice.Laryngitis which continues beyond three weeks is described as chronic.Acute laryngitis is often due to infection but there are more infrequent causes.The basic pathophysiology...

Hematuria is blood in the urine.Two types of blood in the urine exist:1. Gross hematuria. - Blood that can be seen in the urine2. Microscopic hematuria - Blood that cannot be seen in the urine, except when examined with a microscope,.Red discoloration of the urine can have various causes:1. Red blood...

Hysterectomy is the surgery to remove the whole uterus.It may be done through:1. Vaginal hysterectomyA surgical cut in the vagina, and using a laparoscope2. Abdominal hysterectomyA surgical cut in the belly (called open or abdominal)3. Laparoscopic hysterectomyThree to four small surgical cuts in...

This book describes fibrocystic breast condition that is a benign disorder in which a female has painful breast lumps.The more important issue here is about the suffering of all females after puberty.The hormones that regulate the female's child bearing ability not only affect her uterus but also...