Posts Tagged bacterial infection

Hordeolum

Hordeolum

A bacterial INFECTION of a gland or an eyelash follicle along the edge of the eyelid, commonly known as a stye. A hordeolum causes swelling, redness, PAIN, and a discharge that leaves a crusty layer on the eyelids during sleep. The doctor c.. Read More

Health and Wellness | 02.26.11 | No Comments

Sialadenitis

Sialadenitis

INFLAMMATION and swelling of a salivary gland, usually a submandibular or parotid gland. Common causes include SIALOLITHIASIS, in which a small “stone” or mineral calculus blocks the flow of saliva and irritates the tissues of the in.. Read More

Health and Wellness | 06.10.10 | No Comments

Nasal Vestibulitis

Nasal Vestibulitis

A bacterial INFECTION of the HAIR follicles around the base of the nostrils that results in INFLAMMATION and irritation of the tissues. Symptoms include redness, swelling, and PAIN. Sometimes the tissue becomes raw and bleeds. Nasal vestibu.. Read More

Health and Wellness | 04.3.10 | No Comments

Laryngitis

Laryngitis

Irritation or INFLAMMATION of the larynx (voice box) that results in hoarseness or loss of voice. Most laryngitis is viral, though may accompany or follow a bacterial INFECTION such as STREP THROAT. Laryngitis is also common in people who s.. Read More

Health and Wellness | 03.1.10 | No Comments

Typhoid Fever

Typhoid Fever

A serious bacterial infection of the intestinal tract and sometimes the bloodstream caused by eating food or drinking water contaminated with Salmonella typhi. An almost identical disease called PARATYPHOID FEVER is caused by a related bact.. Read More

Health and Wellness | 09.12.09 | No Comments

Tendonitis

Tendonitis

Inflammation of a tendon that usually occurs after excessive exercise but is sometimes caused by a bacterial infection or generalized rheumatic infection. Treatment involves rest or splinting the nearby joint, together with corticosteroid i.. Read More

Health and Wellness | 08.21.09 | No Comments

Stye

Stye

A small pus-filed abscess near the eyelashes caused by a bacterial infection (usually a staphylococcal organism). If the stye is painful, a warm compress may help eliminate the pain. Prescription antibiotic ointments designed for the eyes c.. Read More

Health and Wellness | 07.27.09 | No Comments

Meningoencephalitis

Meningoencephalitis

An inflammation of both the brain and the meninges, usually caused by a bacterial infection. .. Read More

Health and Wellness | 04.21.09 | No Comments