One of the most crucial steps in having a child is the release of an egg from its follicle in one of a woman’s two ovaries. When an egg is ovulated, it is taken up by one of the fallopian tubes and begins its journey toward the uterus. Ovulation is

Pharyngitis is an inflammation of the pharynx (the back of the throat). It’s most commonly referred to as “sore throat.” Pharyngitis can also cause throat scratchiness and trouble swallowing. One of the most prevalent causes for medical visits, according to the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), is pharyngitis-induced sore throat. The

Intramuscular fat accumulates inside (intramyocellular) as well as outside (extramyocellular) muscle fibers. In healthy muscle, there is about 1.5 percent intramyocellular fat, which can increase to more than 5% in obese persons. Indded, Intermuscular fat is the largest definition of fatty infiltration in muscle, referring to lipid storage in adipocytes

A pneumothorax is the collapse of a lung. A pneumothorax occurs when air enters the space between the lung and the chest wall. This air presses on the lung’s outer surface, forcing it to collapse. It might be a complete or partial collapse of the lungs. A penetrating or severe

Paget’s disease of the nipple, also known as Paget’s disease of the breast, is an uncommon condition linked to breast cancer. It causes eczema-like changes to the nipple skin and the area of darker skin surrounding the nipple (areola). Breast cancer in the tissue behind the nipple is usually a

Sepsis is the body’s overreaction to an infection. It is a life-threatening medical situation. Sepsis occurs when an existing infection sets off a chain reaction throughout your body. Sepsis is caused by infections that begin in the lungs, urinary tract, skin, or gastrointestinal system. Infections can put you or your

Pleural effusion, sometimes known as “water on the lungs,” is the accumulation of excess fluid between the layers of the pleura outside the lungs. The pleura are thin membranes that border the lungs and the interior of the chest cavity, lubricating and making breathing easier. The pleura normally contains a

Pneumonia is an illness that causes the air sacs in one or both lungs to become inflamed. The air sacs may become clogged with fluid or pus (purulent material), resulting in a cough with phlegm or pus, fever, chills, and trouble breathing. The severity of pneumonia can range from minor

An ectopic pregnancy happens when a fertilized egg implants and grows outside of the uterus’s main cavity. Ectopic pregnancy is most commonly found in a fallopian tube, which transports eggs from the ovaries to the uterus. A tubal pregnancy is a form of ectopic pregnancy. A tubal pregnancy, the most