Diseases

Treatment Usually, preventing friction is the only treatment needed. If a corn is the result…

Symptoms & Signs Skin is thick and hardened. Skin may be flaky and dry. Hardened,…

Alternate Names : Calluses and corns Definition Corns and calluses are thickened layers of skin…

Treatment Treating corneal ulcers and infections depends on the cause. They should be treated as…

Symptoms & Signs Eye burning, itching and discharge Eye pain Eye redness Impaired vision Sensitivity…

Alternate Names : Bacterial keratitis, Fungal keratitis, Acanthamoeba keratitis, Herpes simplex keratitis Definition The cornea…

Treatment Anyone with severe eye pain needs to be evaluated in an emergency care center…

Symptoms & Signs Abnormal sensitivity to light Blurred vision Eye pain Feeling like something is…

Definition Corneal injury describes an injury to the cornea, the crystal clear (transparent) tissue covering…

Treatment Treatment is directed at the illness that is causing cor pulmonale. Supplemental oxygen may…

Symptoms & Signs Chest discomfort, usually in the front of the chest Exercise intolerance Shortness…

Alternate Names : Right-sided heart failure Definition Cor pulmonale is failure of the right side…

Treatment Psychotherapy and stress management training may help reduce symptoms. The affected body part or…

Symptoms & Signs Symptoms of a conversion disorder include the loss of one or more…

Alternate Names : Hysterical neurosis Definition Conversion disorder is a condition in which a person…

Treatment Initial treatment includes thorough washing with lots of water to remove any trace of…

Symptoms & Signs Itching (pruritus) of the skin in exposed areas Skin redness or inflammation…

Alternate Names : Dermatitis – contact, Allergic dermatitis, Dermatitis – allergic Definition Contact dermatitis is…

Treatment Treatment of conjunctivitis depends on the cause. Allergic conjunctivitis may respond to allergy treatment.…

Symptoms & Signs Blurred vision Crusts that form on the eyelid overnight Eye pain Gritty…