Hydrogen Breath Test
The hydrogen breath test is a simple medical test that measures hydrogen gas levels (HO2) in the breath one exhale.…
Exophthalmos or Proptosis
Exophthalmos or Proptosis is defined as an “abnormal protrusion of the eyeball.” Another resource suggests that the terms exophthalmos and…
Vaginal cysts
What is a vaginal cyst? A cyst on the vagina is a lump or bump filled with air, mucus, pus…
Dry Eye Syndrome or Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
Dry Eye Syndrome (DES) and Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (KCS) are often used interchangeably, but there are some differences in usage: 1.…
Prothrombin Time (PT) Test
A prothrombin time (PT) test uses blood samples to measure how quickly patient’s blood coagulates (forms a clot). Prothrombin blood…
Hysteroscopy
Hysteroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure for viewing the inside of the uterus. Hysteroscopy can be performed by inserting…
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or sexually transmitted infections are infections or conditions that one can get from any kind of…
Reactive Arthritis
Reactive arthritis is a type of arthritis that an infection in the body can trigger. Most commonly, a sexually transmitted…