There are many different types of autoimmune diseases, and some are more common than others. While these diseases may differ in which part of the body is most affected, the mechanism behind most autoimmune diseases are the same. It is a condition where the body’s immune system attacks certain tissues or organs >> Read More ...
Most of us do not associate diarrhea with any serious consequences. We often experience diarrhea that may last for a few days and resolves a short while thereafter. Apart from the frequent trips to the toilet and other symptoms of diarrheal illnesses like abdominal cramps, diarrhea is often thought of as a minor ailment. >> Read More ...
The gallbladder is a storage organ that lies under the liver and in close proximity to the pancreas. It receives bile produced by the liver and stores it until it is ready to be released. Bile contains the wastes and byproducts from the liver and is expelled into the small intestine. It also helps to emulsify fats in food >> Read More ...
Cataracts can occur in any age group for different reasons but most of the time it is seen in older adults due to age-related changes in the lens of the eye. It is also linked to conditions like high blood pressure (hypertension) and diabetes, which are common chronic conditions that are more often seen in older adults. >> Read More ...
Constipation is a common bowel symptom and affects both males and females of all age groups. It is estimated that chronic constipation affects about 15% of Americans. However, it may be far more prevalent as many people do not seek medical attention for constipation and attempt to treat it on their own. Furthermore >> Read More ...
Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, is a common eye condition that affects all age groups. It is particularly common in children as viral conjunctivitis tends to spread rapidly in day care centers and schools. However, not all cases of conjunctivitis are due to an infection. Conjunctivitis may not always appear with >> Read More ...
Sleep apnea is a growing problem globally and the more common type, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), is closely associated with obesity. It is estimated to affect about 2% of women and 4% of men in the United States. Collectively the different types of sleep apnea are believed to affect as many as 20 million Americans. >> Read More ...
Burping (belching) is a normal and common phenomenon that we all experience on a daily basis. Passing gas from any orifice is part of the digestive process and we often do not think about, unless it is loud, smelly and done in a public space. In fact, we may burp as many as 20 times in a day, sometimes more and sometimes >> Read More ...
Mucus is produced along the entire course of the respiratory tract, from the nose to the lungs. It serves several important functions, such as keeping the respiratory tract moist which is prone to drying with airflow and to trap dust and microbes which may enter with the inflowing air. However, there are instances where >> Read More ...
Bronchitis is a common condition and one of the main reasons why patients with respiratory symptoms seek medical attention. Most of the time acute bronchitis occurs in fall or winter and usually arises with the cold or flu. It may persist for a few days to weeks. Chronic bronchitis on the other hand is permanent and >> Read More ...
