Lumps, Bump and Cysts on the Eyebrow: What Are They And How To Treat Them?
Overview Masses that are located under the skin of the eyebrows may be caused by various medical issues. These can include: Skin cysts. Sebaceous cysts. Folliculitis. Cellulitis. Lipomas. Benign skin...
When A Man Sounds Like A Woman: Voice Repair For Vocal Problems
Overview The sound of one's voice is based on the anatomical structures of the larynx and vocal cords. So, any abnormalities and illnesses that involve this anatomy can affect the voice...
Problems With Hearing Loss In The Morning
Waking up in the morning and realizing that your hearing is impaired can be quite a distressful situation, especially if both ears are involved. The rule of thumb though is...
Treatment For Burns And Scalds In The Mouth
Overview Mouth burns happen quite often and can occur when eating or drinking extremely hot foods or drinks. Burns may occur anywhere in or around the mouth such as the...
What Causes A Strange Sound In The Throat And Chest When Rotating Your Upper Body?
Overview Quite often we deal with self-limiting issues that never cause any problems with our health and resolve on their own without any further intervention. Symptoms such as crackling or...
Otosclerosis & Stapedectomy: Procedure, Risk And Recovery Time
Overview Otosclerosis is the medical term given to an abnormal growth of the stapes bone near the middle ear and it may result in hearing loss. Stapedectomy Procedure There are various...
Possible Problems After Wisdom Tooth Removal
Wisdom tooth removal is something that most people go through in their life. The teeth erupt last into the oral cavity and often end up in positions which make it...
Types of Dental Anesthesia And What If It Does Not Work On You
Types of local anesthesia for dental work There are a number of different techniques that are used to provide anesthesia by dentists. Without going into too much technical detail, the...
Globus Pharyngeus, A Lump Above (or Below) the Adam's Apple
"Help! I've got a lump in my throat!" is something ENTs (ear nose throat doctors) hear frequently. Known as a globus pharyngeus (literally, lump in the throat) or globus hystericus...
Odd Complications of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD, is a condition in which the base of esophagus allows an unusually large amount of stomach acid to move up into the throat. Nearly...