Common causes for earache Earache can be one of the most uncomfortable experiences a person can have. They are especially common among young children, although they can arise as a result of a number of issues. Earache can have great variation in terms of severity and lasting consequences. So it is important to be able […]
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Sialolithiasis
Sialolithiasis is a term used to describe stones which form in the salivary glands. The overwhelming majority of stones are found in the submandibular salivary gland, which lies near the angle of the jaw. Stones are much more likely to form in the submandibular gland because there is a greater concentration of calcium in the […]
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
About BPPV Vertigo is the feeling that one’s surroundings are spinning, despite remaining stationary. There are a number of possible causes of vertigo, including benign paroxysmal positional vertigo – BPPV. Commonly BPPV produces a sensation of vertigo that is sudden and associated with certain movements of the head or changes in head position, such as turning […]
