Nosebleed

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What is a nosebleed? A nosebleed occurs when the membranes lining the inner nose are disturbed or irritated enough to cause abnormal bleeding. The medical term is epistaxis. If the bleeding is near the front of the nose, it is an anterior bleed. In children it is...

Aphthous Mouth Ulcers

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 What are aphthous mouth ulcers? Aphthous mouth ulcers are small, painful sores that can occur anywhere inside the mouth, such as the gums, cheeks, and the tongue. They are the most common type of mouth ulcer and are also known as canker sores. They are usually round...

Nasal Sinusitis

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Nasal Sinusitis Decoded Nasal sinuses are air-filled spaces in the bones of the face and head surrounding the nose. They include the maxillary, frontal, ethmoid, and sphenoid sinuses. They are lined with mucous membranes and help to lighten the skull, provide...

In the News

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Surgical Expertise: Thanks to city docs, Nigerian gets weight off her throat. City Doc Helps African Woman Breathe Easy After Thyroid Surgery Complication. Overcoming a 15-year wait due to complex anatomy and want of skills. After Many faulty diagnoses, city doc helps...

Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction

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Temporomandibular Joint – Referred Ear Pain You may not have heard of it, but you use it hundreds of times every day. It is the Temporomandibular joint (TMJ), immediately in front of the ear on each side of your head. It is also called the jaw joint. This joint...