Fetal Hydantoin Syndrome
Fetal hydantoin syndrome is combination of defects caused to developing fetus when it is exposed to phenytoin– an anticonvulsant drug. It is also known as […]
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Patent Ductus Arteriosus
What is Patent Ductus Arteriosus? Ductus arteriosus is an important blood vessel in fetus which connect two major arteries (aorta and pulmonary artery) that go […]
Genu valgum
Genu valgum also known as knock-knees or valgus knee is a condition in which knees are turned inward. When the people with knock-knees stand up […]
Achalasia Cardia
Achalasia cardia is a motility disorder of esophagus which causes incomplete relaxation of lower esophageal sphincter (LES) with increase in tone and absence of esophageal […]
Gingival Hyperplasia
Gingival hyperplasia is an overgrowth of gum tissue around the teeth. It is also known as: gingival overgrowth, hypertrophic gingivitis or gingival hypertrophy. It may […]
Raynaud’s Disease
Raynaud’s disease is a condition in which blood flow to fingers, toes, ears or nose is interrupted or restricted temporarily due to spasm of arteries. […]
Steven-Johnson Syndrome
Steven-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a rare and serious condition of skin and mucous membrane which may be caused due to any illness or as side […]
Stokes- Adams Syndrome
Stokes Adams syndrome (SAS) or Adams-Stokes syndrome is a condition in which a person lose consciousness and faint without warning and can pass out. It […]
Cinchonism
Cinchonism is a pathological condition caused by an overdose of cinchona bark or its alkaloids quinine and quinidine. Quinine and its derivatives are used to […]