This article will outline the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of Hernia. Causes Of A Hernia A hernia is caused by a combination of pressure from an opening or weakness of a muscle or fascia and pressure that is pressed through the opening into an organ or tissue. Muscle weakness usually occurs at birth but…
Listed below are the blood tube types for the collection available in the laboratory. The description of the red tube top, the gold tube top, the green tube top, the lavender tube top, the white tube top, the blue top tube, and the gray tube top can be found underneath. Vacutainer tubes are used for…
Banamine is an injectable, non-steroid solution used as an anti-inflammatory for horses to treat musculoskeletal injuries and manage pain. Banamine is the brand name of flunixin meglumine and is four times more potent than phenylbutazone (Bute). Its use is not limited to horses alone and has been used successfully on cattle and pigs. Banamine Uses…
‘Antebrachial’ is the anatomical word for ‘inner forearm.’ The medial antebrachial cutaneous nerve provides the sensory innervation of the medial forearm skin, superimposed by the olecranon. Function And Structure Together with the posterior and lateral antebrachial, the cutaneous nerves are responsible for the sensation of the skin of the forearm. Antebrachial Region The Antebrachial Region…
Millions of people suffer from gum pain and ask, ‘why do my gums hurt?’. This pain could arise when you brush or floss your teeth or eat something cold or very hot. We have listed some common causes of why you may be experiencing sore gums with ways to prevent and treat your symptoms. Common…
This article examines how to treat a friction burn on the penis as well as common causes and prevention. This way, you can determine whether you need to seek professional medical help. Friction burn occurs when the top layer of the skin scrapes another surface by rubbing the skin. It can be painful, no matter…
The most common cause of frontal bossing is acromegaly, a hormonal disorder that causes the pituitary gland to secrete too much growth hormone. This growth hormone causes the bones of the face, skull, jaw, hands, and feet to be enlarged. Conditions leading to frontal bossing are rare. Some are hormonal disorders, others are genetic (inherited…
A Gingivectomy removes or forms loose gum tissue to eliminate gingival pockets and gums. If you have gum disease, a dentist may recommend Gingivectomy to prevent further gum damage and help your dentist to have easier access to teeth for cleaning. Procedure A dentist may recommend the procedure if you have gingivitis, a bacterial infection,…
Diclofenaco is the Spanish word for Diclofenac. You may come across the spelling while on vacation. The capsules (Zipsor, Zorvolex) and tablets (Cataflam) can be used to relieve mild to moderate pain. Diclofenac comes in different forms, extended-release tablets (Voltaren XR), tablets (Cataflam), and delayed-release tablets (available generically). They are commonly used for relieving pain,…
A patellar fracture is a fracture of the patella, a small bone that sits in front of the knee. It acts as a shield for the knee joint and is therefore susceptible to fractures if you fall on the knee or hit it against the dashboard in a collision with a vehicle. It is a…