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Scleritis
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ScleritisInflammation of the sclera, causing pain, redness and possible loss of vision. Can be a complication of rheumatoid arthritis.
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Inflammation
A reaction to an injury to the body - by infection, chemicals or physical agents. The symptoms can be - depending on the location of the injury- redness, swelling, heat and pain. The purpose of the inflammation is to dilute and destroy the agent causing the inflammation. To do this, the immune system starts a cascade of actions that causes active cells to gather at the affected location. It is these cells and fluids that cause the redness, swelling, heat and pain.
Sclera
The sclera is the white part of the eye. The clear cornea is the front extension of the sclera.
Pain
An unpleasant sensory or emotional experience primarily associated with tissue damage, or described in terms of tissue damage, or both.
Vision
The sense of sight.
Complication
In medicine, an additional problem that arises following a procedure, treatment or illness and is secondary to it. A complication complicates the situation.
Arthritis
Inflammation of a joint, usually accompanied by pain, swelling, and stiffness, and resulting from infection, trauma, degenerative changes, metabolic disturbances, or other causes. Arthritis occurs in various forms, such as the arthritis associated with infections, osteoarthritis, or rheumatoid arthritis. Many forms of vasculitis can also be associated with arthritis.
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Sclera
The sclera is the white part of the eye. The clear cornea is the front extension of the sclera.
Scleroderma
A relatively rare form of arthritis in which the body produces too much collagen. Excess collagen may be deposited in the skin, joints, and other body organs. Scleroderma is a chronic disorder marked by hardening and thickening of the skin.
Scleroma
A hardened patch of skin or mucous membrane.
Sclerosis
Hardening.
Sclerosol
Sclerosol is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): talc.
Sclerotherapy
A method of stopping upper GI bleeding. A needle is inserted through an endoscope to bring hardening agents to the place that is bleeding.
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Sacroiliac
Having to do with the joint formed by the sacrum and the ilium in the lower back.
Salivary gland
Any one of the three pairs of glands of the mouth (parotid, submaxillary and sublingual) that release saliva.
Salve
Ointment.
Sanguineous
Bloody.
Scapula
The shoulder blade.
Scleritis
Sclerosis
Hardening.
Scratch test
A test for allergies in which small amounts of potential allergens are inserted in small scratches made in the skin.
Scurvy
A condition caused by vitamin C deficiency. Symptoms include loss of appetite, bleeding gums, bruising, inability to gain weight and irritability.
Sebaceous cyst
A benign cyst containing oil and cells from a sebaceous gland.
Seborrhea
Greasy scales or cheesy plugs resulting from overproduction of the sebaceous glands.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Inflammation
A reaction to an injury to the body - by infection, chemicals or physical agents. The symptoms can be - depending on the location of the injury- redness, swelling, heat and pain. The purpose of the inflammation is to dilute and destroy the agent causing the inflammation. To do this, the immune system starts a cascade of actions that causes active cells to gather at the affected location. It is these cells and fluids that cause the redness, swelling, heat and pain.
Sclera
The sclera is the white part of the eye. The clear cornea is the front extension of the sclera.
Pain
An unpleasant sensory or emotional experience primarily associated with tissue damage, or described in terms of tissue damage, or both.
Vision
The sense of sight.
Complication
In medicine, an additional problem that arises following a procedure, treatment or illness and is secondary to it. A complication complicates the situation.
Arthritis
Inflammation of a joint, usually accompanied by pain, swelling, and stiffness, and resulting from infection, trauma, degenerative changes, metabolic disturbances, or other causes. Arthritis occurs in various forms, such as the arthritis associated with infections, osteoarthritis, or rheumatoid arthritis. Many forms of vasculitis can also be associated with arthritis.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Sclera
The sclera is the white part of the eye. The clear cornea is the front extension of the sclera.
Scleroderma
A relatively rare form of arthritis in which the body produces too much collagen. Excess collagen may be deposited in the skin, joints, and other body organs. Scleroderma is a chronic disorder marked by hardening and thickening of the skin.
Scleroma
A hardened patch of skin or mucous membrane.
Sclerosis
Hardening.
Sclerosol
Sclerosol is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): talc.
Sclerotherapy
A method of stopping upper GI bleeding. A needle is inserted through an endoscope to bring hardening agents to the place that is bleeding.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Sacroiliac
Having to do with the joint formed by the sacrum and the ilium in the lower back.
Salivary gland
Any one of the three pairs of glands of the mouth (parotid, submaxillary and sublingual) that release saliva.
Salve
Ointment.
Sanguineous
Bloody.
Scapula
The shoulder blade.
Scleritis
Sclerosis
Hardening.
Scratch test
A test for allergies in which small amounts of potential allergens are inserted in small scratches made in the skin.
Scurvy
A condition caused by vitamin C deficiency. Symptoms include loss of appetite, bleeding gums, bruising, inability to gain weight and irritability.
Sebaceous cyst
A benign cyst containing oil and cells from a sebaceous gland.
Seborrhea
Greasy scales or cheesy plugs resulting from overproduction of the sebaceous glands.
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