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Burning Mouth Syndrome is a poorly understood condition and the exact causes for it are as yet unknown. Patients diagnosed with Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) can have a wide ranging variety of symptoms, but all complain of a burning sensation in the various oral structures like the tongue, lips, and

What is an ingrown nail? An ingrown nail is also known as Unguis Incarnatus. It is a common disease that affects the nails, especially the big toe, but ingrown nails can occur in every nail. This often leads to infections of the toe, as bacteria enter into the damaged skin. Nails don't grow

A partial knee replacement is a surgery that may be considered for treatment of severe arthritis of the knee. Traditionally, patients have undergone total knee replacements and a metal or plastic implant was placed. Today, with innovative technology, total knee replacement is not necessary any

What are joints? Joints connect bones. Their function is to help you move and provide support to your body. Any disease or injury of the joints leads to a lot of pain and problems with the movement. Many different conditions lead to pain in the joints, and joint pain is extremely common. It can

What is an Arthroscopy? Arthroscopy is a minimally-invasive surgical procedure of the joint, carried out with the help of an arthroscope. An arthroscope is an endoscope which is inserted into the joint through a small incision. Two small incisions are made; one for the arthroscope and the second

What is a Bunion? A bunion is a bony growth between the first and second joints of the big toe. The big toe gets pushed toward the other toes. Bunions deform the feet and usually cause discomfort or pain. Wearing shoes may be quite uncomfortable. Bunions are hereditary, caused by wearing high heels

What is the sternum? The sternum is also known as breastbone. It is a flat, bony plate located in the center of the thorax (chest). The shape of the sternum is like a capital "T". The ribs are connected to the sternum in the front and to the spine at the back, with the help of cartilages. The

What causes a burning sensation in the feet? In most cases, a burning sensation of the feet is caused by neuropathy, but it can also be caused by a fungal infection or inflammation of the feet, or a peripheral artery disease. Neuropathy (damage of the nerves) is the main cause of a burning

What is a fractured rib? A fractured rib is when one or more ribs are cracked or broken. The ribs' function is to protect the vital organs in the chest like the heart, lungs and the large blood vessels. The ribs also play a big role in the breathing process. With every breath they move, with the

Premenstrual symptoms are very common. They vary from one cycle to the other and from one woman to another. They range from mild to severe. The list of premenstrual symptoms is quite long, but a few very common symptoms are worthy of note. Weight gain, water retention, sleep disturbance, nipple