Vertigo

What is it about ? “Vertigo” comes from the Latin word vertere, which means to turn. Vertigo is the feeling that everything revolves around you. You may also have a…

“When you’re so beautiful …”

Guillaume Canet never ceases to amaze his audience with his countless cinematographic projects. For several weeks, the director has a rather busy news. The actor connects interviews with the biggest…

Warts

What is it about ? Warts are benign thickenings of the skin. They are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). There are over 100 different kinds of HPV. Some cause…

Extra-intestinal worms

What is it about ? In general, the worms nest in the intestine and live there as parasites, that is, they feed to the detriment of the good health of…

Tapeworm (tapeworm)

What is it about ? The tapeworm or tapeworm is a flatworm that lives as a parasite in humans and animals. It can measure from a few centimeters to several…

Urticaria

What is it about ? Urticaria is manifested by raised spots (papules), small or very large, which appear quickly and are accompanied by itching. They appear and disappear, from one…

Mouth ulcers (canker sores)

What is it about ? Mouth ulcers are conditions or damage to the lining of the mouth (oral lining). They can be subdivided into 4 groups depending on their cause:…

Leg ulcer

What is it about ? A leg ulcer is an open wound in the leg. It is frequently due to poor local blood circulation, to diabetes, Has varicose veins or…

Bone tumors

What is it about ? A bone tumor is not necessarily bone cancer. Indeed, a tumor can be benign or malignant. Benign tumors usually have a name that ends in…

Rare endocrine tumors

Of What is it ? The endocrine system is made up of glands that produce hormones (the thyroid, adrenal glands, for example). Endocrine tumors are masses that grow from the…

Tumors of the external auditory canal

What is it about ? Like anywhere in the body, tumors can also grow in the external ear canal. The external auditory canal consists of the pinna and the small…

Tumors of the brain and spinal cord

What is it about ? The central nervous system (CNS) includes the brain and the spinal cord. Tumors can develop there, both benign and malignant tumors. We don’t know what…

Pituitary gland tumors

What is it about ? The pituitary gland is a small gland (0.5 g) housed in a bony cavity located behind the nose at the base of the brain. It…

Tuberculosis

What is it about ? Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious infectious disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis or Koch’s bacillus, named after the German bacteriologist who discovered it in…

Mental disorders due to organic disease

What is it about ? An organic disease is the consequence of a disorder in the functioning of an organ. Mental disorders, such as confusion and memory impairment, can also…

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in Children

What is it about ? Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is characterized by obsessive thoughts (obsessions) or compulsive behaviors (compulsions) that recur regularly and bother the sufferer. It is common for children…

Nutritional disorders in the elderly

What is it about ? By nutritional disorders we mean both the excess and the deficiency of one or more nutrients. For example, if your diet is not balanced enough,…

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

What is it about ? When a pregnant woman drinks large amounts of alcohol during pregnancy (more than 10 standard drinks (units) per week or more than 5 units at…