What is pinguecula Pinguecula is a relatively common non-malignant, raised yellow-white spot or bump of the interpalpebral bulbar conjunctiva that does not involve the cornea
What is hoarseness Hoarseness is also called dysphonia, is an abnormal change in the quality of your voice, making it sound raspy, strained, breathy, weak,
What is hyperaldosteronism Hyperaldosteronism is a disorder in which the adrenal gland releases too much of the hormone aldosterone into the blood. Aldosterone is produced
What is hydrops fetalis Hydrops fetalis is a life-threatening condition in which abnormal amounts of fluid accumulate in two or more body areas of an
What is hemothorax Hemothorax is a collection of blood in the space between the chest wall and the lung (the pleural cavity). A hemothorax is
What is a pustule Pustule is smaller than 5–10 mm inflamed, pus-filled, blister-like sores (lesions) on the skin surface. Pus can indicate bacterial, fungal or
What are causes of rib cage pain It is helpful to distinguish between six life-threatening causes of rib cage pain and other more common indolent
What is rhabdomyolysis Rhabdomyolysis is a serious condition caused by the breakdown of muscle tissue that leads to the release of muscle fiber contents into
What is Wegener's granulomatosis Wegener's granulomatosis is an old term that is now called granulomatosis with polyangiitis. Wegener's granulomatosis is a rare condition in which your
