Cavernous sinus thrombosis (CST) is a rare complication of facial infections. A blood clot forms in the cavernous sinus, stopping blood flow. The cavernous sinus is located in the skull and drains deoxygenated blood from the brain and face back to...
Edema is swelling caused by the build up of fluid in the cells or tissues. In acute periorbital edema, the eyelids and area around the eye are swollen. There are various causes for this disorder. Some people can develop periorbital edema from an...
Anisocoria can be caused by a wide array of conditions ranging from Horner's Syndrome, which can be deadly, to oculomotor nerve palsy to benign mechanical problems. Unless and until you can isolate the root cause of the problem, your therapies...
Eye puffiness can occur in the eyelids, under the eyes or in both areas. Common causes of eye puffiness are dehydration, lack of sleep, sleeping position, diet, hormone levels, allergies or fat deposits related to aging. Puffy eyes are usually...
Cushing's disease is a form of Cushing's syndrome, a condition characterized by sustained high cortisol levels. Cushing's disease is caused by a brain tumor called a pituitary adenoma, a hormone-producing tumor that promotes high cortisol levels....
Sinus surgeons perform functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) in order to open up the sinus passages and relieve any built-up pressure and infection, according to the Mayo Clinic. It is a minimally invasive surgery in which fiber optic...
People are exercising more and working more jobs that involve repetitive shoulder motions, leading to an increase in shoulder injuries, according to MedlinePlus, a website from the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of...
