Category: B

Bulk-forming agents, a type of medication used for managing diarrhea, function by absorbing water, which in turn reduces the liquidity of stools. Interestingly, these agents are also employed as laxatives, as they work by softening the feces and increasing their volume, thereby promoting bowel movement.  

Building-related illness is an alternative term used to describe the cluster of symptoms referred to as sick building syndrome.  

The term “bronzed diabetes” was previously used to describe haemochromatosis, a rare genetic disorder characterized by the excessive accumulation of iron in tissues. This condition leads to the deposition of abnormally high levels of iron throughout the body. Bronze diabetes, also known as haemochromatosis, is an infrequent hereditary condition characterized by the excessive accumulation of…

Bronchodilators are medications that expand the bronchioles, which are the small airways within the lungs, with the aim of enhancing airflow and promoting better breathing. They are particularly employed in the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), conditions characterized by inflammation and damage to the lungs. There exist three primary categories of…

There is a frequently employed term to describe telangiectasia, a condition characterized by the enlargement of tiny blood vessels beneath the skin’s surface, creating the appearance of “broken” vessels.  

The termination of respiration can occur due to various factors. Airway blockage, brainstem injury (such as in the case of a stroke), episodes of Cheyne-Stokes respiration, and breath-holding attacks in children are all potential causes of interrupted breathing.  

Labored or distressed breathing encompasses changes in the rate and depth of breathing, as well as a sensation of breathlessness. It is normal to experience some degree of breathlessness following exercise, particularly for individuals who are unfit or overweight. However, breathlessness at rest is always considered abnormal and is typically indicative of disorders affecting the…

Breast soreness or tenderness, often accompanied by a sensation of fullness, is a highly common occurrence. In most women, it follows a cyclical pattern, with varying intensity corresponding to hormonal fluctuations throughout the menstrual cycle. The tenderness is typically more pronounced prior to the onset of menstruation. This condition commonly affects both breasts and can…

A fluid-filled growth that emerges within the milk-producing tissue of the breast characterizes a breast cyst. These cysts predominantly affect women in their 30s and 40s, particularly in the period leading up to menopause. Ultrasound scanning, mammography, or the aspiration of fluid from the lump using a syringe and needle (known as aspiration) can aid…

A woman’s familiarity with the appearance and texture of her breasts plays a crucial role in enabling her to identify both normal and abnormal changes. Healthcare professionals strongly advise women to cultivate breast awareness as a means to enhance the likelihood of early detection of breast cancer. By regularly examining their breasts and being attuned…