Medical dictionary

What is tooth sensitivity? Dental hypersensitivity or hypersensitive teeth is a disorder that causes acute, brief and transient pain triggered by stimuli such as cold or heat. It usually occurs when the sensitive tooth comes into contact with hot or cold food or drinks, but it can also occur if you have something that is very sweet or very sour. Because the pain is triggered by a stimulus, w

What is tooth wear? Tooth wear is an increasingly common dental problem and has several causes which are often seen together. It is commonly referred to under the umbrella term TSL, which refers to tooth surface loss. There are three main types of tooth wear: erosion, attrition, and abrasion. Erosion is the loss of the enamel that protects the outer tooth surface and when it wears away, it c

What is being analysed here? The TORCH panel evaluates the presence of antibodies produced by the immune system against the following infections: Toxoplasmosis: A parasitic infection that can be transmitted from mother to fetus during pregnancy. It can cause ocular infections, affect the central nervous system, and lead to brain and muscle cysts. Rubella: The rubella virus can cause con

What is it? Torticollis can be described as a prolonged neck muscle contraction. It can cause pain as well as rotating and tilting of the head. There is muscular pain in the neck area which can travel up to the head or go down to the shoulder or back.   Condition prognosis It is easy to treat in babies and children. If it becomes chronic, numbness and tingling may be experi

What is being analysed here? The total protein and albumin/globulin (A/G) ratio test measures the total amount of proteins in your blood. There are two main types of proteins in the blood: Albumin is the first type, and this helps prevent blood from leaking out of blood vessels and transports hormones, medications, vitamins, and other important substances throughout the body. Albumin is produce

What is toxicoderma? Toxicoderma is a series of reactions in the skin (dermatosis), mucous membranes and/or appendages caused by drugs. The most frequent reactions are mucocutaneous disorders (25-30%). Although any drug can cause toxicoderma, most drug reactions are caused by antibiotics, antiseptics, and analgesics/anti-inflammatory drugs. Toxicoderma can be effectively treated by a cons

What is analysed? Toxoplasmosis analysis involves detecting antibodies to the Toxoplasma gondii parasite in the blood to diagnose current or past infection. What does the result mean? The result indicates the presence or absence of antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii. A positive result suggests current or past infection, while a negative result indicates no detectable antibodies. Why u

What is a trabeculectomy? A trabeculectomy is a glaucoma operation usually done under local anaesthetic, via an injection beside the eye. It aims to reduce eye pressure caused by glaucoma, which can slowly damage - and even cause permanent loss of - eyesight, by draining fluid out of the eye.       Why would someone need a trabeculectomy?    Th

What is analysed?Trace elements are a subset of essential minerals in the body that play an important role in various physiological functions, including the production of enzymes and hormones.Trace elements include:chromiumcopperfluorideiodineironmanganesemolybdenumvseleniumvcincThe trace elements test measures the level of trace elements, mainly in the blood but also in urine or other bodily flui