The carotid canal is the name given to a passageway present in the temporal bone via which the carotid artery occurring internally in the neck passes into middle cranial fossa. The canal commences at the outer opening of the carotid foramen or the carotid canal on the temporal bone’s inferior surface and climbs vertically at… Continue reading Carotid Canal
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Reactive Airway Disease in Adults and Children
Reactive airway disease is a term used to refer to a reversible narrowing of airways. This condition is not a diagnosis but a term used until a more precise diagnosis is made. It is sometimes referred to as bronchospasm. In reactive airway disease, the lungs overact to some irritants and cause wheezing. Many people think… Continue reading Reactive Airway Disease in Adults and Children
Endometrial Hyperplasia
Endometrial hyperplasia is an abnormal excessive thickening of uterus lining. The lining of uterus is called endometrium. It thickens every month as a normal process of preparing for pregnancy. However, if pregnancy fails to occur, the lining sheds out in a process called menstrual period. The menstruation period occurs in every 28 days though at… Continue reading Endometrial Hyperplasia
Blood Blister in the Mouth and Cheek – Causes
A blood blister in mouth is formed below the outermost layer of the skin because of minute tearing of blood vessels. It is one form of Angina bullosahemorrhagica (ABH), which is often misunderstood with other serious issues such as mucous membrane pemphigoid, epidermolysisbullosa, linear IgA, dermatitis herpetiformis). Blood blisters are painful and interfere with food… Continue reading Blood Blister in the Mouth and Cheek – Causes