HYPERDONTIA (SUPERNUMERARY/EXTRA TEETH): Excess teeth in the mouth

OVERVIEW  Hyperdontia is an oral condition characterized by an excess of teeth and the additional teeth are referred to as Supernumerary teeth or Extra teeth. They are mostly permanent teeth and commonly erupts in the upper jaw. Causes include: Continuous growth of the dental lamina, heredity and underlying conditions such as Gardner's syndrome. Extraction/removal is the only treatment. Notice the 2 extra teeth at the back of the incisors....

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NOCTURNAL ENURESIS: PRIMARY NOCTURNAL ENURESIS AND SECONDARY NOCTURNAL ENURESIS; CAUSES; TREATMENT AND MANAGEMENT; BEDWETTING ALARM

OVERVIEW Nocturnal Enuresis is the involuntary release of urine while asleep at night after the age at which it is supposed to have stopped and bladder control occurred. It is also known as Night-time Urinary Incontinence or Night-time bedwetting, and people who bedwet are referred to as Enuretics or Bedwetters. There are 2 types of Nocturnal Bedwetting: Primary Nocturnal Enuresis (PNE) Secondary Nocturnal Enuresis (SNE) PRIMARY NOCTURNAL...

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HIRSUTISM (UNWANTED AND EXCESSIVE HAIRINESS IN WOMEN): CAUSES; SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS; AND TREATMENT

OVERVIEW Hirsutism is a condition in which unwanted and excessive hairs develop in women just the way it does in men. Women with this condition have coarse, pigmented hairs (i.e. hair with the same colour as scalp hair) in areas where they are supposed to grow fine hairs or no hair at all. These areas include the chin, above the lips, chest, back, abdomen, sideburn area, around the nipples and even on the buttocks. Causes of Hirsutism include:...

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CATARACTS (CLOUDY EYE):CAUSES, RISK FACTORS, SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS, TREATMENT USING SURGERY

OVERVIEW Cataracts is a disease in which the clear lens of the eye becomes cloudy or opaque, causing a blurry vision. It is the most common cause of vision loss as we grow older. it also occurs in babies when they are born or shortly after birth, this is known as Congenital cataracts. Causes and risk factors of cataracts include: Age, blunt trauma/injury, skin diseases, hereditary/genetic makeup, smoking/drinking, certain drugs and radiation....

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HALITOSIS ALSO KNOWN AS BAD BREATH OR SMELLY MOUTH: CAUSES, SELF-DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT, MANAGEMENT AND FRESH BREATH TIPS

OVERVIEW Halitosis, also known as bad breath or smelly mouth, is a condition in which unpleasant, offensive, and smelling odours are exhaled or released during breathing or talking. It is a very common problem that can affect anyone at any age. Causes of halitosis include: eating strongly scented food; poor oral hygiene; lifestyle such as smoking, drinking and chewing tobacco products; oral health problems such as periodontitis, dry mouth,...

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