General Health Tips & News
Colorectal Cancer: What are its Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment?
By S.I. (staff writer), published on February 22, 2024
What is Colorectal Cancer?
The digestive system is responsible for the breakdown of food so that the body can use energy derived from the food. The large intestine is the last part of the digestive system, and the colon is the first and ...
General Health Tips & News
Pancreatic Carcinoma: What are its Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment?
By S.I. (staff writer), published on February 15, 2024
What is Pancreatic Carcinoma?
The pancreas is situated posterior to the lower section of the stomach. It makes enzymes and hormones that help in the digestion of food and help regulate blood sugar [1]. Pancreatic carcinoma refers to the...
Heart & Cardiovascular
Ischemic Heart Disease: What are its Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment?
By S.I. (staff writer), published on January 28, 2024
What is Ischemic Heart Disease?
Ischemia is a lack of blood supply due to blood vessel obstruction. When the heart does not get enough blood and oxygen supply, it leads to ischemic heart disease [1].
Ischemic heart diseases are also k...
Digestive System
Colostomy: Things You Need to Know
By S.I. (staff writer), published on January 24, 2024
What is Colostomy?
A colostomy is an opening in the abdominal wall connecting the colon or large intestine with the skin outside [1]. It is a permanent or temporary opening to divert the waste material. A colostomy bag is attached to the hole to c...
Well-Being: Fitness & Diet
Hypernatremia: What are its Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment?
By S.I. (staff writer), published on January 20, 2024
What is Hypernatremia?
Hypernatremia is described as serum sodium concentration greater than 145 mEq/L [1]. Sodium is an important mineral for our body. It is required for the maintenance of both extracellular and intracellular volume.
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General Health Tips & News
Hemophilia: What are its Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment?
By S.I. (staff writer), published on January 17, 2024
What is Hemophilia?
Hemophilia is a rare genetic blood disorder in which blood does not clot properly. It is due to a deficiency of blood clotting factors. [1]
In hemophilia, patients bleed for a longer time after an injury than they ...
Family, Children & Elderly
Tay Sachs Disease: What are its Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment?
By S.I. (staff writer), published on January 14, 2024
What is Tay Sachs Disease?
Tay Sachs Disease is a rare genetic disorder characterized by neurological problems. It is caused by the absence of an enzyme that degrades fatty substances [1]. The fatty substances accumulate to toxic levels in the bra...
Infections - Prevention, Diagnosis & Treatment
Gangrene: What are its Types, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment?
By S.I. (staff writer), published on January 11, 2024
What is Gangrene?
The death of body tissue due to bacterial infection and lack of oxygen is known as gangrene. The most common bacteria that causes gangrene is the Clostridium species [1]. It usually affects the extremities such as arms,...
Digestive System
Hernia: What are its Types, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment?
By S.I. (staff writer), published on January 05, 2024
What is Hernia?
The peritoneum is a membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and encloses abdominal organs. Hernias are usually formed when a part of the bowel or peritoneum pushes through a gap in the abdominal wall. The protruding pouc...
Digestive System
Gastric Perforation: What are its Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment?
By S.I. (staff writer), published on January 03, 2024
What is a Gastric Perforation?
A perforation is a hole that grows through a wall. Gastric perforation is a full-thickness injury of the wall of the stomach [1]. The peritoneum is a layer that surrounds the stomach. Because of the perfora...
General Health Tips & News
Addison's Disease: What are its Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment?
By S.I. (staff writer), published on January 02, 2024
What is Addison's Disease?
The adrenal gland in the body is responsible for producing two important hormones: cortisol and aldosterone. Addison's disease, also known as adrenal insufficiency occurs when the adrenal glands make too little c...
Infections - Prevention, Diagnosis & Treatment
Acute Appendicitis: What are its Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment?
By S.I. (staff writer), published on January 02, 2024
What is Acute Appendicitis?
Appendicitis is described as the inflammation of the inner lining of the vermiform appendix [1]. It is a medical emergency and one of the most common causes of unusual acute abdominal pain.
There is no spec...
