What is Pyogenic Granuloma Pyogenic granuloma is a growth (lesion) that forms on the skin or on the mucous membranes of the mouth. This type of growth is a lump of very red tissue that bleeds easily. A pyogenic granuloma is usually a single lesion that most often affects: The head and neck. The mucous …
What is Q Fever Q fever is a bacterial infection that is spread from animals to humans. Cattle, sheep, and goats are most commonly infected with Q fever bacteria, but these bacteria have been found in a variety of other animals and birds. It is very rare for the infection to spread from person to …
What is Quadriceps Contusion Quadriceps contusion is a deep bruise of the large muscle in the front of your thigh. Deep bruises happen when an injury causes bleeding under the skin. The skin over the deep bruise may turn red, blue, purple, or yellow. Minor injuries will give you a deep bruise that is painless. …
What is Quadriceps Strain Quadriceps strain is an injury to the muscles or tendons on the front of the thigh. The quadriceps muscles are used in straightening the knee and bending the hip. A strain occurs when the muscle is overstretched or overloaded. There are three types of strains: Grade 1 is a mild strain. …
What is Quadriceps Tendon Tear Quadriceps tendon tear is a partial or complete tear of the tendon between the quadriceps muscles and the kneecap (patella). Tendons connect muscles to bone. The quadriceps muscles are located on the front of the thigh and are primarily used in straightening the knee. With a partial tear, the tendon …
What is Quadrilateral Space Syndrome Quadrilateral space syndrome is a rare condition in which a nerve in the shoulder (axillary nerve) is squeezed (compressed). A blood vessel called the posterior circumflex humeral artery (PCHA) may also become compressed. This condition causes pain and numbness in the shoulder. Compression happens where the axillary nerve and the …
What is a Quality Sleep Quality sleep is important for your mental and physical health. It also improves your quality of life. Quality sleep means you: Are asleep for most of the time you are in bed. Fall asleep within 30 minutes. Wake up no more than once a night. Are awake for no longer …