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This is a rare condition where the uppermost renal calyces in the kidney, which are part of the central region where urine collects before passing out of the kidney, become compressed. The compression is often caused by certain blood vessels that supply the area. The main symptoms typically include abdominal pain, back pain in the…

Dalteparin, a low molecular weight heparin, is marketed under the brand name. It is an anticoagulant medication utilized for the prevention and treatment of abnormal blood clotting.  

A neurological disorder caused by harm to the tissue, typically due to a stroke or a tumor, located in the center of the brainstem. This damage leads to numbness and paralysis on one side of the face along with compromised eye movement. It also damages the motor nerve fibers on the opposite side of the…

A trade name representing alendronate sodium, a medication used for treating specific bone conditions.  

A condition known as Fordyce’s granules, fairly prevalent, manifests as elevated yellow spots found on the lips, gums, and inside the mouth lining. These spots are made up of sebaceous glands that are out of place. While it may be a bit unnerving, this condition is not considered serious and usually doesn’t require any treatment.…

Forbes-Albright syndrome is a condition marked by amenorrhoea (the lack of menstrual periods) and galactorrhoea (milk production from the breast) when not related to pregnancy. This condition is typically caused by a tumor in the pituitary gland that secretes an excess of the hormone prolactin. Treatment may involve the use of the medication bromocriptine to…

The focal point refers to the location where light rays come together after passing through a lens. In individuals with normal vision, light rays from an object converge precisely on the light-sensitive retina after passing through the cornea and lens, creating a sharp and clear image. However, in shortsightedness (myopia), the focal point falls in…

Flynn-Aird syndrome is an uncommon inherited disorder marked by muscle and skin atrophy (wasting away), ataxia (lack of coordination and clumsiness), and dementia. This condition also presents additional symptoms such as tooth decay, joint stiffness, retinitis pigmentosa (degeneration of the retina’s rods and cones), peripheral neuropathy (a disorder of peripheral nerves), cataracts, and a gradual…

This medication is an antipsychotic used for treating schizophrenia and related mental illnesses. Occasionally, it is prescribed for depression as well. The most frequent side effects of this drug include blurred vision, nausea, rapid heartbeat, dizziness, and parkinsonism.  

This is an involuntary shaking or swaying motion known as a tremor, distinguished by its highly fast and minute vibrations.