Vertigo refers to an uncomfortable sensation in which a person feels as if his / her surroundings are spinning around him / her and. Because of the feeling of vertigo, the individual may feel that s/he is going off balance and may even fall as a result of it. Types of Vertigo: Not a disease…
Introduction Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) in children is a term used for breathing difficulties during sleep. It can range from simple snoring to complete intermittent cessation of breath during sleep, also called Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). The prevalence of SDB in children is estimated to be approximately 2-10% in the 3-7 years of age group. Let’s…
Introduction The Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) is a fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. It provides them with cushion and protects against any possible injuries. Whenever there is any leakage of the Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) from the cranial cavity into the nose or ear, it is called Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhoea / CSF Rhinorrhoea or…
What is an aneurysm? An aneurysm is the growth of an artery brought about by a fault in the arterial wall. Usually, there are no signs, yet a cracked aneurysm can lead to life-threatening complications. Most aneurysms do not show indications and hence, are not dangerous. Nonetheless, at their most extreme stage, some can burst,…
Overview The nose consists of many blood vessels situated close to the surface at the front and back of the nose. These blood vessels are very fragile and may bleed easily, causing nosebleeds. Nosebleeds can be common and scary but that does not make them a serious medical issue. It generally occurs in adults and…
Congenital heart disease or congenital heart defect is an abnormality associated with the structure of the heart that exists since birth. It can affect the heart walls, valves, or blood vessels. There are wide varieties of congenital heart conditions ranging from simple to complex which can be fatal and life-threatening. Over the years, the treatment…
Overview Heart Bypass surgery or Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) is done to improve the flow of blood to the heart. In this, a blood vessel is taken from another area of the body and used as a bypass to the damaged artery. CABG surgery is generally performed when the coronary artery gets blocked or…
Blue Baby Syndrome, also known as Infant Methemoglobinemia or Cyanosis, is a medical condition that results in blueness of skin in babies. It is caused due to a decreased amount of hemoglobin in the infant’s blood. The bluish or purple tinge appearance of the skin is generally seen in areas where the skin is thin….
An enlarged Heart is a heart defect in which the size of the heart becomes bigger compared to a normal one. This may happen because of the widening of chambers or the hardness of muscles. This defect can affect the functioning of the heart as the heart can’t pump blood efficiently. This in turn can…
Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) or Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) is generally termed as hole in the heart, a type of congenital heart defect. An Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) occurs when there is a hole in the walls (septum) between the two upper chambers of the heart. Small defects in the atrial walls do not cause…
