Eye twitching is a sudden involuntary movement in eyelids also known as eyelid spasms. This is a common condition among people. While there are superstitions associated with left eye jumps or twitches, they are also linked with medical conditions of the body. People should not be intertwined in superstitions to ignore potential medical issues related… Continue reading What Does It Mean When Your Left Eye Jumps?
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Sickle Cell Anemia
Sickle cell anemia is a hereditary type of anemia. Anemia is a blood disorder marked by deficient levels of RBCs and insufficient supply of oxygen across the body. The red blood cells/RBCs are normally circular and flexible, flowing freely via the blood vessels. In people with sickle cell anemia, the RBCs are sticky and… Continue reading Sickle Cell Anemia
DiGeorge Syndrome
DiGeorge syndrome is a congenital genetic condition marked by incomplete development of numerous body systems. It is caused due to deletion of a section of chromosome 22 and hence is medically referred to as 22q11.2 deletion syndrome. Before the discovery of chromosome 22 defect as the causative factor, DiGeorge syndrome was referred to by several… Continue reading DiGeorge Syndrome
Copper Taste in Mouth
Copper taste in mouth or metallic taste in mouth is medically known as dysgeusia. It is marked by a coppery, sour, and/or acidic taste in the mouth which often continues for long periods of time. Copper taste in mouth may occur due to many different reasons; it can be caused due to minor health problems… Continue reading Copper Taste in Mouth