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Note the bluish-purple discoloration of the fingernails, lips, eyelids, and nose, along with prominent nail clubbing. Central cyanosis may be due to the following causes: Central nervous system (impairing normal ventilation): [5] Intracranial hemorrhage; Drug overdose (e.g., heroin) Generalized tonic–clonic seizure (GTCS) Respiratory system ...
Inferior alveolar nerve block (abbreviated to IANB, and also termed inferior alveolar nerve anesthesia or inferior dental block) is a nerve block technique which induces anesthesia (numbness) in the areas of the mouth and face innervated by one of the inferior alveolar nerves which are paired on the left and right side.
Hypoesthesia or numbness is a common side effect of various medical conditions that manifests as a reduced sense of touch or sensation, or a partial loss of sensitivity to sensory stimuli. In everyday speech this is generally referred to as numbness.
Paresthesia (numbness, tingling, electric tweaks) Light-headed; Dizzy Dizzy – about to black out; Dizzy – with the room spinning around me; My mouth is dry; Nauseated; Sick like I have the flu; like I have to vomit; Short of breath; Sleepy; Sweaty; Thirsty; Tired; Weak; I can't: Breathe normally; Hear normally: losing hearing; sounds are ...
Indications include: More than 90% difference between the affected side and the normal side in Electroneurography. Complete facial nerve paralysis. Absence of voluntary compound muscle action potential in voluntary electromyography. Progressive deafness and vertigo. Presentation within 14 days of onset of complete paralysis.
The labia minora (Latin for 'smaller lips', sg.: labium minus), also known as the inner labia, inner lips, or nymphae, [1] are two flaps of skin that are part of the primate vulva, extending outwards from the inner vaginal and urethral openings to encompass the vestibule. [2]
Hemifacial spasm (HFS) is a rare neuromuscular disease characterized by irregular, involuntary muscle contractions on one side (hemi-) of the face (-facial). [1] The facial muscles are controlled by the facial nerve (seventh cranial nerve), which originates at the brainstem and exits the skull below the ear where it separates into five main branches.
The term "cheilocandidiasis" describes exfoliative (flaking) lesions of the lips and the skin around the lips, and is caused by a superficial candidal infection due to chronic lip licking. [26] Impetigo (caused by Streptococcus pyogenes and/or Staphylococcus aureus ), can manifest as an exfoliative cheilitis-like appearance.