Medicine
Peritonsillar Abscess Information
A peritonsillar abscess also called quinsy sore throat. Peritonsillar abscess (PTA) is a common infection of the head and neck region. Peritonsillar abscess is a collection of infected material in the area around the tonsils. Neck pain associated wi...
Pericarditis Information
Pericarditis is an inflammation of the pericardium (the fibrous sac surrounding the heart). Pericarditis often causes chest pain and sometimes other symptoms. Pericarditis may be acute or chronic. The sharp chest pain associated with acute pericardi...
Perforated Ulcer Information
A perforated ulcer, also known as a bleeding ulcer or a perforated peptic ulcer. The term 'peptic ulcer' refers to those that occur in either the stomach or the first part of the small intestine that leads out of the stomach, called the duodenum. Ul...
Detailed Information on Pleurisy
Pleurisy, also called pleuritis, is an inflammation of the pleura. Pleurisy can be generated by a variety of infectious and non-infectious causes. Pleurisy is caused by swelling and irritation of the membrane that surrounds the lungs. Certain autoim...
Detailed Information on Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an inflammatory illness of the lung. Currently, over 3 million people develop pneumonia each year in the United States. It usually caused by infection with bacteria, viruses, fungi or other organisms. Pneumonia is a particular concern f...
Detailed Information on Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a severe, lifelong brain disorder. Approximately 1 percent of the population develops schizophrenia during their lifetime – more than 2 million Americans suffer from the illness in a given year. People with schizophrenia sometimes...
Detailed Information on Rheumatoid Arthritis
RA is the most common type of arthritis triggered by the immune system. Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory form of arthritis that causes joint pain and damage. It affecting more than two million people in the United States. Rheumatoid arthritis...
Detailed Information on Miscarriage
Miscarriage is the most common complication of early pregnancy. Miscarriage is the most common type of pregnancy loss. Miscarriage occurs in about 15-20% of all recognized pregnancies, and usually occurs before the 13th week of pregnancy. Pregnancy...
Detailed Information on Migraine
Migraine is a neurological disease Migraine is a condition that causes episodes ('attacks') of headaches. People who get migraines often describe the pain as pulsing or throbbing in one area of the head. Up to 17 percent of women and 6 percent of me...