What is Bell's palsy Bell’s palsy is a sudden weakness or paralysis of the facial muscles that usually affects just one side of the face.

What is cholecystitis Cholecystitis is the inflammation of the gallbladder. It occurs mostly as a complication of gallstones. Gallstones are very common – affecting 10-20%

What is dumping syndrome Dumping syndrome occurs when food, especially sugar, moves too fast from the stomach to the duodenum—the first part of the small

What is meralgia paresthetica Meralgia paresthetica is a disorder characterized by tingling, numbness, and burning pain in the outer side of the thigh (see Figure

What is hyperopia Hyperopia, also known as farsightedness or hypermetropia, is a common type of refractive error where distant objects may be seen more clearly

What is bursitis Bursitis is an inflammation (acute or chronic) of a bursa, usually caused by overuse of a joint or irritation from repeated, excessive

What is brachial plexus nerve injury The brachial plexus is a group of nerves around shoulder (see Figures 1 and 2 below). A loss of

What is Hirschsprung disease Hirschsprung disease is a birth defect in which nerve cells are missing at the end of a child’s bowel (small and

What is borderline personality disorder Borderline personality disorder is a mental illness marked by an ongoing pattern of unstable or turbulent emotions, self-image, and behavior.

What is fecal incontinence Fecal incontinence or bowel incontinence is a term used to describe leakage from the bowel due to poor bowel control. You may