Tonsil cancer is a type of head and neck cancer that starts in the palatine tonsils, which sit on either side at the back of the mouth. Most tonsil cancers are squamous cell carcinomas that arise from the mucosal lining. In many countries, a growing number of cases are linked to human papillomavirus (HPV), particularly HPV‑16. The encouraging news: tonsil cancer is highly treatable. With early diagnosis and expert, multidisciplinary care, many people are cured while preserving swallowing, speech, and appearance.

What is a Tooth Abscess?

A tooth abscess is a pocket of pus that can accumulate at different regions of the tooth. A periapical abscess occurs at the tip of the root, whereas a periodontal (abscess occurs in gums at the side of the tooth root). 

Pancreatitis is an inflammation in your pancreas. The pancreas is a long and flat gland that is located behind the stomach in your upper abdomen. Pancreas produces enzymes that helps in digestion and also helps hormones which helps in regulating the way your body processes sugar (glucose).

Pancreatitis – Key facts

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder affecting women of reproductive age. It is characterized by irregular menstrual cycles, excessive androgen levels, and the presence of multiple cysts in the ovaries. Despite its prevalence, PCOS is often misunderstood, leaving many women searching for answers about its symptoms, causes, treatments, and implications for fertility. This comprehensive guide aims to be your one-stop resource for everything related to PCOS, including PCOS symptoms, causes, treatment options, PCOS diet charts, and its impact on pregnancy.

Overview

Toxemia is a  health condition that can occur after 20 weeks of pregnancy. High blood pressure, protein in the urine, swelling, headaches, and blurred vision are some symptoms experienced by women suffering from toxemia. Typically, the condition ends after delivery.

The blog comprehensively explains toxemia, symptoms, causes, and preventive measures.

Overview

Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) is a life-threatening and rare skin condition. It’s a severe form of Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS). 

What do we need to know about TEN?

TEN is diagnosed when more than 30% of the skin surface gets affected, with mucous membranes getting extensively damaged. Blisters and peeling of skin are the main characteristics of TEN. This condition can affect people of any age.

Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) is a rare medical condition that is life-threatening by nature and occurs due to various complications caused by some particular bacterial groups. Mostly, TSS is caused by Staphylococcus aureus or by Group A streptococcus.

TSS has no age and gender barrier and can affect anyone. This was most prominent in the 1970s when many young women used super-absorbent tampons and were diagnosed with TSS.

Overview

Trachoma is a bacterial infection that affects your eyes. Chlamydia trachomatis is the bacterium that causes it. This condition is the leading preventable cause of blindness globally. Poor sanitation and living in crowded areas facilitate the spread of the disease. Approximately 21 million people have active trachoma globally.

Transient global amnesia is a sudden, temporary episode of memory loss that cannot be attributed to a more common neurological condition, such as epilepsy or stroke. During an episode of transient global amnesia, your recall of recent events simply vanishes, so you can’t remember where you are or how you got there. In addition, you may not remember anything about what’s happening in the here and now. 

Overview and Definition of Transient Ischemic Attack

When blood flow to the brain is temporarily reduced or blocked by a blood clot in the brain, it is known as a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA). It is commonly referred to as a mini-stroke because people, who have this attack, end up having a stroke after a few years. A stroke can cause permanent damage to the brain, but a TIA does not last very long and does not cause permanent damage.