What is bruxism? Bruxism is a term that describes gnashing or grinding your teeth. It’s an oral activity disorder which is not related to normal functions like eating or talking. There are usually...

What is meant by heart block? To understand heart block, we need to now an idea about the electricity of the heart. The conduction system consists of Sino atrial node, atrioventricular node, His...

Complications after Gall bladder surgery Gallbladder removal or cholecystectomy is a safe procedure but like other surgeries small risks of complications needs to be mentioned. There are general...

What is the most serious kind of heart block and how do you treat it? The most serious type of heart block is third degree or what we call complete heart block. In this case the atrial activity is...

What signs of TMJ require your attention & a visit to the doctor? TMJ as with all other joints can be injured, fractured, become sore & swell that causes several issues like movement limitation for...

How many types of heart blocks are there? There are three types First degree heart block manifested by ECG by prolonged PR interval without symptoms. Second degree heart block has two arms Mobitz I...

What is the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)? TMJ joint is the main joint connects the mandible bone (lower jaw) with maxilla (upper jaw) which is also supported by muscles & ligaments. This synovial...

Open cholecystectomy: General anaesthesia is about 12-17 cm incision in the upper part of our belly, lower margin of the costal arc after entering the abdomen the gallbladder will be brought up into...

WHAT IS TINNITUS? Tinnitus is a symptom of an underlying condition was described as a perception of noise or ringing, buzzing, roaring, clicking, or hissing. Although the tinnitus is not a disease by...

Does Heart attack in women comes up in a different way? It is well known that ischemic heart disease is less in women before menopause to be equal to men after 65 of age. Heart attack in women may be...