Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common heart rhythm disorder in which the atria of the heart beat irregularly and often very rapidly. Normally, the heart contracts in a coordinated rhythm, but in atrial fibrillation, electrical signals in the atria become uncoordinated. This causes the atria to quiver, or fibrillate, rather than produce a strong, regular […]

Tremors are a neuromuscular disorder involving involuntary, rhythmic, oscillating movements of the muscles. They result from irregular contractions of opposing muscle groups and can affect almost any part of the body. Common symptoms include uncontrollable shaking, head nodding, hand tremors, jaw tremors, or even a subtle thumb tremor. Tremors can vary in severity, frequency, and […]

Gingivitis, commonly referred to as bleeding gums or early-stage periodontal disease, is an inflammation of the gums caused primarily by the accumulation of oral bacteria. When bacteria mix with food debris, they form dental plaque, a sticky film that adheres to teeth and along the gum line. If plaque is not regularly removed, it can harden […]