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Fuchs’ syndrome, also referred to as Fuchs’ corneal dystrophy, is a slowly advancing disease that typically impacts both eyes and may have a hereditary component. This condition arises when the cells in the innermost layer of the cornea (the transparent front part of the eyeball) progressively deteriorate. Fuchs’ syndrome can lead to pain and severe…

Choroidal nevi are pigmented spots that form on the retina, which is the light-sensitive inner layer at the back of the eye. This condition may occasionally appear in individuals with a severe level of myopia (shortsightedness).  

A slip of the tongue or a slight error in action that may inadvertently reveal what the person truly intended to say or do.  

Fraser’s syndrome is an inherited condition characterized by multiple abnormalities. It includes cryptophthalmos, which is the absence of the opening between the upper and lower eyelids, along with malformations of the ear, cleft palate, narrowing of the larynx (voice-box), syndactyly (fusion of two or more fingers or toes), imperforate anus, cardiac defects, kidney malformation, and…

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.…