Bladder cancer: what is it?
Bladder cancer is a malignant transformation of the cells - mainly those called transitional cells - which cover…
Management of the patient with obsessive compulsive personality disorder
Those with Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder are very perfectionistic and aspire to high standards of…
What is De Quervain's Tenosynovitis?
De Quervain's tenosynovitis is an inflammatory process affecting the synovial sheath of the thumb tendons
Metatarsalgia: causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
A painful sensation in the anterior area of the foot, where the so-called metatarsal bones are located, could be a…
Blurred vision? It might be time to think about glasses
If you have blurred vision, the cause could be failing eyesight and you may need new glasses. The reasons, however,…
Rhizarthrosis: definition, causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Also called trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis, rhizarthrosis is a particular form of osteoarthritis that affects…
Mydriasis: definition, symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment
Mydriasis consists of a dilation of the pupil above 5 millimetres. Usually the pupil, i.e. the central part of the…
Water retention, how to deal with it
Water retention is a problem that affects most women. However, most people confuse water retention and cellulite
Meningitis: symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment
Meningitis is an infection of the meninges, the protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. It can…
What are congenital heart diseases
Congenital heart disease: with the term congenital, we indicate something already existing at birth
By congenital…