Definition of Anisocoria

It is a condition in which the Pupils of Eyes become unequal in size.

Iris

The part of Eye that is colored is known as Iris. It is a circular muscle, which is just like a donut. It has an empty hole in the center, which allows the light to enter into the Eye.

Pupil

The empty hole that allows the light to come in is known as Pupil.

Normal Reaction of Pupil to Light

When a person in bright light or in outdoors, the Pupil contracts. The opposite happens, when a person comes to a dark room. The Pupil dilates to allow the light to come into the Eye.

Brown iris

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What is Pyoderma Gangrenosum?

Pyoderma Gangrenosum is a severe disease of Skin. It is a painful abscess or lump that breaks down and then become Ulcer that gets enlarge.

The Pyoderma Gangrenosum is linked to the manner in which Ulcers emerge and look like. They appear on the surface that is Purulent and its edges are Blue-Black in shade.

Pyoderma Gangrenosum

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What is Osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis is a disease that makes the bones weak and thin to the extent that they become very fragile and break easily. Men and Women suffering from Osteoporosis often break bones in the Hip, Spine and Wrist.

The word “Osteo” comes from Greek word that means “Bone” and” Porosis” means “Hole”. According to the Medilexicon’s medical dictionary, it is the reduction in the quantity of bone. It is an age-related disorder that is identified by the decrease in Bone mass and can lead to Fractures.

Osteoporosis

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The problem of Heart failure is also known as Heart congestion. This disease is bit difficult to recognize express about this disease. It is often diagnosed late.

Smokers mostly suffer from this disease.  High Blood Pressure and the Artery Coronary Disease are mostly the cause of Heart Failure.

Heart Failure

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What is Nocturia?

It is a discomfoting situation that can cause normal passing of Urine during night time.

Definition of Nocturia

It is a disorder that leads to Urination during night time and the patient wake up from the sleep. This disease becomes common with the increase in age.

This disease is found, both in men and women.

The name of this disease is “Nocturnal Polyuria”, it is known as excessive production of Urine at night. This situation is known as Nycturia.

Nocturia

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