Abstract “Vestibular Hypofunction” as the name says its own meaning, it can be determined as hypo that is inadequate functioning of the inner ear. The inner ear performs a lot of functions like balancing the equilibrium of the body and to transfer the sound waves to the auditory nerves of the brain. The disease vestibular hypofunction is correlated to Bharama…
ABSTRACT The shape of the tonsils is oval and present in the back of the throat and two in number. These are the lymph nodes which prevent the body from infection. Tonsillitis is commonly found in children between the age of preschool and midteens. There are 2 tubal tonsils, The pharyngeal tonsil, 2 palatial tonsils and the lingual tonsils. In…
Abstract A complex set of structures that are known to serve a wide range of functions that are important for a sense of equilibrium in the body is called the vestibular system of the body. The vestibular system plays a very important role in a variety of body functions. The coordination of eye movements, the balance of posture, and equilibrium…
ABSTRACT Hearing loss or impairment is much more common among children than we usually think. Boys are more commonly affected by it than girls. If your child is not responding to sounds, slow in talking or have difficulty in talking, they might be having hearing loss. There are certain hearing devices and the brain’s response to sounds measuring mechanisms that…
Abstract Labyrinthitis is an inflammatory condition which involves the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear. The patient with this condition presents with typical signs like hearing impairment or loss of hearing, vertigo, nausea, vomiting and tinnitus. The condition is generally caused by bacterial and viral infections. In some cases the condition can be the result of autoimmune condition or due…
Hacchuuu……It feels like my lungs will explode or my internal organs will come out….I am done sneezing!!! These are the things that run through our heads when we have a cold or start sneezing. Can’t talk, can’t drink anything, can’t have food, and can’t even sit peacefully at a place. Having a cold or sneezing gives a feeling of the…
Abstarct The outer, middle, and inner ear make up your ear. Inner ear damage causes sensorineural hearing loss, also known as SNHL. SNHL can also be caused by issues with the nerve pathways connecting your inner ear and brain. It may be difficult to hear soft sounds. Even louder sounds can be muddy or indistinct. Hearing loss caused by sensorineural…
Abstract Oromandibular dystonia is also known as cranial dystonia in some instances where forceful contractions of muscles of jaw, face and tongue result in involuntary movements, interfering with the closing and opening of the mouth. Speech and chewing is affected due to them. There are various types of dystonia depending upon the part of muscles they affect. In this article…
It can be challenging to know when it’s time to see an acne specialist. You might feel that it’s just acne, so why bother? Or you might think that your acne isn’t serious enough for a doctor who specializes in skin diseases to see you. The reality is that many individuals with acne may benefit from seeing a dermatologist for…
What is Tonsillitis? When the lymph nodes (tonsils) that are located on each side of the back of throat becomes infected these are called as tonsillitis. They function as a defense mechanism. It occurs at any age but mostly occurs in childhood. These tonsils maintain the body fluids balance. There are mainly two types of Tonsillitis: Recurrent (acute) Chronic What…