Nabothian Cyst
A Nabothian cyst is a small, benign (non-cancerous) bump that forms on the surface of the cervix, which is the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. The cervix is lined with glands that naturally produce mucus. Sometimes, healthy skin cells can grow over these glands and trap the mucus inside. When […]
Bulging Disk
A bulging disk is a common condition that affects the spine. Your spine is made up of a series of bones (vertebrae ) cushioned by soft, rubbery disks. These disks act as shock absorbers, allowing your spine to be flexible. A disk bulges when its tough outer layer weakens, allowing the soft, gel-like center to […]
Pancreatitis
Pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas, a gland located behind the stomach that produces enzymes for digestion and hormones like insulin. When the pancreas becomes inflamed, these digestive enzymes can activate while still inside the pancreas, irritating its cells and causing swelling and pain. The condition can be acute, appearing suddenly and lasting for […]
Adenomyosis
Adenomyosis is a condition of the uterus where the tissue that normally lines the inside of the uterus, called the endometrium, begins to grow into the muscular wall of the uterus. This misplaced tissue continues to act as it normally would during the menstrual cycle — it thickens, breaks down, and bleeds — which can […]
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a condition where excess fat is stored in the liver, unrelated to heavy alcohol consumption. Think of it as the liver holding on to more fat than it needs, which can sometimes affect how well it functions. This condition is quite common and is seen in individuals who maybe […]
Aneurysm
An aneurysm is a bulge that forms in the wall of a blood vessel where that wall has become weakened. Blood pressure pushes outward against the weak section, and over time the bulge can slowly enlarge. Aneurysms can develop in many vessels, but two locations account for most of the clinical attention they receive: the […]
Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis is a condition in which the immune system attacks myelin, the protective sheath around nerve fibres in the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. Where myelin is damaged, signals travelling along those nerves slow or fail, which produces the symptoms associated with the condition. Most people are diagnosed between roughly 20 and 50 […]
Brain Tumor
A brain tumor is a growth of abnormal cells within the brain or the tissues immediately surrounding it. Tumors are described in two broad ways. A primary brain tumor begins in the brain itself, while a metastatic tumor has spread to the brain from a cancer elsewhere in the body — in adults, metastatic tumors […]
Stroke
A stroke happens when blood flow to part of the brain is interrupted, leaving brain tissue without the oxygen it needs. There are two main types. An ischemic stroke, which accounts for the large majority of cases, occurs when a clot or narrowed vessel blocks blood flow. A hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel […]
Atrophy (Alzheimer’s Disease)
Brain atrophy means a loss of brain tissue volume. It is important to understand from the outset that atrophy is a description of what tissue looks like, not a diagnosis in itself. Some reduction in brain volume is a normal part of ageing, and radiologists routinely describe mild age-appropriate atrophy in people who are cognitively […]
