Category: T

A tic involves involuntary, repetitive muscle contractions that often lack purpose, most frequently occurring in the face, shoulders, or arms. Common examples include eye blinking, mouth twitching, and shoulder shrugging. Tics generally emerge during childhood and may indicate a minor psychological issue. While they often resolve within a year of appearing, they can sometimes continue…

Tibolone is a medication utilized for short-term relief of menopausal symptoms and also offers some protection against osteoporosis, although it’s generally not the first choice for treating this condition. Administered continuously, the drug mimics the effects of both estrogen and progestogen. Potential side effects may include irregular vaginal bleeding, weight fluctuations, ankle swelling due to…

An uncommonly used drug for treating worm infections, including strongyloidiasis, this anthelmintic medication has mostly been supplanted by newer options.  

Indications that a pregnancy might terminate prematurely include vaginal bleeding, while the cervix remains closed and the fetus remains within the uterus. An ultrasound scan can provide confirmation regarding the viability of the fetus.  

An ordinary infection caused by a tiny worm, Enterobius Vermicularis (also known as pinworm), which resides within the intestines. Threadworms primarily impact children. Fully grown female threadworms are approximately 1 cm in length and have a white color. They deposit eggs on the skin surrounding the anus, leading to itching in the anal area, often…

An uncommon inherited condition, alternatively known as myotonia congenita, characterized by the onset of myotonia (a phenomenon where muscles contract but struggle to relax) in early childhood, persisting throughout one’s lifetime. Typically, the myotonia is of a mild nature. Those affected might encounter stiffness and cramps while at rest, yet these symptoms generally alleviate during…

A medication employed to assess the activity of the adrenal glands. Tetracosactide mimics the natural hormone corticotropin (ACTH) through its chemical structure. ACTH plays a role in prompting the adrenal gland cortices to release hormones like cortisol. To detect potential adrenal gland issues, an injection of tetracosactide is administered, and the blood cortisol level is…

The twisting of the spermatic cord leads to intense pain and enlargement of the testicle. This pain emerges suddenly and may be accompanied by abdominal discomfort and nausea. The affected testicle becomes swollen and extremely sensitive, and the scrotum’s skin might show discoloration. Unless this torsion is promptly addressed within a few hours, lasting harm…

Frequent self-checks of the testicles are important to identify potential signs of testicular cancer at an early stage. Men should softly roll each testicle using their fingers and thumb to detect any unusual lumps, swellings, or alterations in the texture of the skin. If anything is noticed that differs from the usual condition, it is…

An antifungal medication employed for the treatment of fungal skin or nail infections. When used topically, side effects are infrequent but could involve localized irritation. If taken orally as tablets, the medication might lead to symptoms such as nausea, abdominal discomfort, a rash, or in rare instances, liver complications.