What is enteritis Enteritis is inflammation of the small intestine. It is usually caused by eating or drinking substances contaminated with bacteria or viruses. The
What is eclampsia Eclampsia is the new onset of seizures or coma in a pregnant woman with preeclampsia. These seizures are not related to an
What is the Epley maneuver The Epley maneuver is used to treat benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) by repositions the canalith from the semicircular canal
What is a corneal ulcer A corneal ulcer is an open sore on the cornea. An 'ulcer' is a shallow crater, a bit like a
What is erysipelas Erysipelas is a superficial form of cellulitis, a potentially serious bacterial infection affecting your skin. Erysipelas affects the outermost layer of your skin
What is empyema Empyema is the medical term for pockets of pus that have collected inside a body cavity. The term empyema is most commonly
What is dysgraphia Dysgraphia is a learning disability and a neurological disorder that affects writing abilities that is characterized by difficulty with handwriting, spelling, and
What causes eye twitching An eyelid twitch (myokymia or tic) is when you have a spasm or slight movement of your upper or lower eyelid,
What causes drooling Drooling is also known as sialorrhea or ptyalis, is a debilitating symptom which occurs when there is excess saliva in the mouth
What is a corneal abrasion A corneal abrasion is a superficial scratch or cut (abrasion) on the clear outer layer, the protective "window" at the