Diseases

Symptoms & Signs A health care provider should be consulted for any head injury that…

Alternate Names : Extradural hematoma, Epidural hematoma Definition An extradural hemorrhage is bleeding between the…

Definition Exfoliative dermatitis is widespread scaling of the skin, often with itching (pruritus), skin redness…

Treatment Treatment should be done by a cancer specialist (oncologist) and often includes a combination…

Symptoms & Signs Fever (can occur) Pain at the site of the tumor Swelling at…

Alternate Names : Ewing’s family of tumors, Primitive neuroectodermal tumors (PNET) Definition Ewing’s sarcoma is…

Definition Eustachian tube patency refers to how much the eustachian tube is open. The eustachian…

Treatment The goal of treatment is to support the body’s vital functions and remove the…

Symptoms & Signs The first symptom of ethylene glycol ingestion is similar to the feeling…

Alternate Names : Intoxication – ethylene glycol, Ethylene glycol poisoning Definition Ethylene glycol is a…

Symptoms & Signs Symptoms usually include a headache between the eyes and a runny nose.…

Definition Ethmoiditis is an inflammation of the ethmoidal cells in the sinuses, the air-filled cavities…

Treatment Treatment may not be necessary unless the tremors interfere with your daily activities or…

Symptoms & Signs The tremor is usually most obvious in the hands, but may affect…

Alternate Names : Tremor – essential, Familial tremor, Tremor – familial Definition Essential tremor is…

Treatment You should have your blood pressure regularly checked by your doctor. Your doctor will…

Symptoms & Signs Usually, high blood pressure has no symptoms at all. That is why…

Alternate Names : Hypertension – essential Definition Essential hypertension refers to high blood pressure with…

Treatment Treatment depends on the specific cause. Reflux disease may require medications to reduce acid.…

Symptoms & Signs The infection or irritation may cause the tissues to become inflamed and…