Apical periodontitis is an inflammation of the gums around the tooth root caused by infection or root canal trauma. Acute apical periodontitis affects one tooth and causes pain, swelling, and sensitivity. Treatment involves removing the infected tooth or root canal treatment. Chronic apical periodontitis can cause cysts and spread to other teeth and parts of […]
Apical swelling syndrome weakens the heart muscle, making it difficult to pump blood and causing symptoms similar to a heart attack. Also known as Takotsubo cardiomyopathy or “broken heart syndrome,” it is often linked to emotional distress and is more common in older women. Treatment involves stabilizing drugs and sometimes medical devices. If left untreated, […]
