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Introduction to acute cholecystitis The gallbladder is an accessory structure that forms part of the digestive system. It is found just beneath your liver. It...

What is acute cerebellar ataxia? The brain has different parts that function independently to make you function well as a person. One of such parts...

Introduction to actinic keratosis Have you ever seen the face of some elderly persons? How about their hands and arms? Do these areas look smooth?...

Introduction to acting out This is peculiar to children that feel they are not loved, cared for or highly esteemed. It is usually an expression...

Introduction to actinomycosis There are many kinds of infections that can exist in the human body. And guess what? They can be found anywhere on...

Introduction to acute gastritis Whenever you see or hear the word ‘acute’, what should come to mind is the word ‘sudden.’ And when you read...

Introduction to acute frontal sinusitis Frontal sinuses are cavities that occur in a pair, are small, air-filled and are located behind the eyes where you...

What is acute kidney failure? Acute kidney failure is same as acute kidney injury and acute renal failure. You should be familiar with any of...

Your kidney contains networks of long narrow tubes that help the body in maintaining the right proportion of salt, fluids, and other useful substances....

What is acromegaly? Before we talk about acromegaly, it is quite important that you know that your body produces different kinds of hormones for it...

The skin of everyone has very small holes which can get ‘choked up’ with dirt, oil, bacteria, and dead skin cells. These holes are...

What is acrodermatitis? Acrodermatitis is a skin condition common in children. It is also termed Gianotti-Crosti syndrome.  It is a common skin condition that typically...

Your blood is made up of cells that have vast functions that ensure you are kept in health. That you cannot see them does...

What is acoustic trauma? Acoustic trauma is damage to the inner hearing organ as a result of overexposure to sounds of very high frequencies. These...

What is acoustic neuroma? Acoustic neuroma is a tumor that affects the nerves found in the brain. Nerves connect one part of the brain to...

What is acidosis? Acidosis is the state of health characterized by excess acids in the blood and body fluids. It usually depicts an abnormality in...

What is anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction? Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction is the surgical correction of the knee. The knee is usually held together by four...

Your body needs a combination of acidic and alkaline compounds in their balanced proportion to bring about the right functioning in the systems of...

Acid reflux is the upward flow of gastric acid from the upper part of the stomach into the esophagus. Its consequence is a heartburn...

Introduction to acid reflux Acid reflux is characterized by a burning sensation that travels right from the upper part of the stomach to the throat...