Ocular tuberculosis appears when the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which causes tuberculosis in the lung, infects the eye, causing symptoms such as blurred vision and hypersensitivity to light. This infection may also be known as tuberculosis uveitis, as it causes inflammation of the uveal structures of the eye. This type of infection is more common in […]
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Toxoplasmosis during pregnancy can cause symptoms such as low fever, general malaise, swelling in the neck and headache. However, in most cases, toxoplasmosis during pregnancy is asymptomatic and is only identified during prenatal examinations. It is important that toxoplasmosis is identified during pregnancy so that it is possible to prevent complications for the baby, especially […]
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In most cases, a stye can be easily treated by using warm compresses at least 4 times a day for 10 to 20 minutes, as this helps to reduce inflammation and alleviate the symptoms of a stye. However, if the stye does not go away within 8 days or increases in size, it is recommended […]
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Wrist tendinitis is the inflammation of the tendons present in the wrist joint, causing symptoms such as pain, swelling and redness in the region, in addition to making it difficult to carry out movements with the hand joint and daily activities. This type of tendonitis is normally caused by repetitive movements with the hands, as […]
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Tetanus is an infectious disease caused by bacteria Clostridium tetaniwhich can be found in soil, dust and animal feces, as this type of bacteria lives in your intestine. Tetanus transmission normally occurs through contact with the spores of this bacteria, which enter the body through small wounds or burns, causing symptoms such as muscle spasms, […]
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Tertiary syphilis is the last stage of syphilis infection (Treponema pallidum)in which the bacteria, which was not identified or fought correctly in the early stages, remains in the body and multiplies in the bloodstream, spreading to other organs. The symptoms of tertiary syphilis appear years after the appearance of the first symptoms of syphilis, and […]
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Reflux during pregnancy is common and can cause symptoms such as heartburn, burning in the chest or neck and the sensation of ingested food rising in the throat, which can persist throughout pregnancy. It is believed that reflux during pregnancy is caused by hormonal changes common during this period and the baby’s growth, and is […]
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Pulmonary thrombosis, also known as pulmonary thromboembolism, occurs when a clot (thrombus) blocks a vessel in the lung, preventing the passage of blood and causing the progressive death of the affected part, resulting in symptoms such as pain when breathing and intense shortness of breath. Due to difficulty breathing and lung damage, the amount of […]
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Treatment for urticaria can be done with the use of medicines in the form of ointments, tablets or injections, prescribed by the doctor according to the type of urticaria, which can be acute or chronic, and the assessment of symptoms presented such as itching, redness swelling or burning sensation in the skin, for example. Urticaria […]
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Varicose veins during pregnancy arise due to an increase in the volume of blood circulating in the body, increased weight, hormonal changes and pressure from the uterus on the pelvic blood vessels, being more common to appear in the 3rd trimester, causing symptoms such as a feeling of heaviness in the legs, pain or itching […]
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