Hump behind the shoulders consisting of fat accumulation is sometimes called buffalo hump. In medical terms, it is called dorsocervical fat pad. A buffalo hump, which is made up of fat around the neck and behind shoulders may indicate Cushing’s syndrome. At times, cysts, tumors, and other types of abnormal growths may form on shoulders… Continue reading Buffalo Hump
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Acral Lentiginous Melanoma
Acral lentiginous melanoma is a form of lentiginous skin melanoma, which occurs on the soles or palms. Melanoma is a serious skin cancer, which occurs in pigment cells or the melanocytes. It is common in people with dark skins. Acral lentiginous melanoma is commonly seen in areas such as soles, palms, under the nails, and… Continue reading Acral Lentiginous Melanoma
Steatorrhea
Steatorrhea is a medical term used to refer to fat in stool. The presence of fat in stool can cause floating of bulky stool. Fat in stool may also cause greasy or oily appearance as well as foul smell. When the normal process of fat absorption in body is disrupted, it may result to fat… Continue reading Steatorrhea
Lamictal Rash
It is not uncommon to find patients developing rashes on body when they take medications. Some people may experience side effects when they take medicines due to the active ingredients contained in such medicines. Lamictal rash develop in people who take a medicine known as Lamictal or lamotrigine. This kind of rash presents in form… Continue reading Lamictal Rash