Torus Palatinus
What is Torus Palatinus ? Torus palatinus is a benign peculiarity wherein there is a bony outgrowth on the palate. It is a normal bump on the roof of the mouth. It is one of the most common exostosis involving...
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White Stool
The color of the stool is an indicator that something is not going right in your body. A white stool is an alarming sign and if you notice it, make sure you contact your doctor right away. There are a...
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Swollen Uvula
What does it mean when your uvula is swollen ? The mouth is a very important part of the body. Its roofing has two main sections: the hard palate and soft palate. The uvula is one of the structures you...
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Dactylitis
Dactylitis pertains to inflammation of the joints in the fingers and toes. What is sausage finger syndrome? It is sometimes called a sausage toe or finger because the digits look like sausages because of inflammation. In severe cases, it can...
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Fluid in Lungs
The lungs contain alveoli, a number of small, elastic air sacs. As you breathe, the alveoli take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide. It is the normal exchange of gasses in the body. However, there are instances when instead of...
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Coughing Up Phlegm
What is Phlegm? As the name implies, this is a condition in which cough is associated with sputum production. The term phlegm signifies an inflammation that results into an excessive mucous production. This excessive mucous cough outs as a sputum....
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Bronchospasm
Bronchospasm is a condition that describes the narrowing of the airway, which directly affects your breathing. The bronchi (muscles lining the airways) in the lungs tighten leading to narrowing of the airways. As a result, the amount of oxygen that...
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Cephalohematoma
Definition A cephalohematoma is a hematoma (blood clot) in the area between the skull and periosteum (membrane covering the skull) secondary to ruptured blood vessels. It does not cause any harm to the brain cells, but the unnecessary pooling of...
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Scratchy Throat
A scratchy throat is an indicator that there is something wrong in your body. Most of the time, it is a sign that you will have a cold. It could be caused by allergy, a strained vocal cord, or an...
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Montgomery Gland
The Montgomery gland is a large sebaceous gland in the breast. It represents the transition between the sweat gland and the mammary gland. It was named after an Irish obstetrician, William F. Montgomery. It is situated in the areola and...
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