Most of us belch several times in a day with little thought of this expulsion of gas. It is normal and occurs when there is a build up of air and other gases in the upper digestive tract. However, when belching becomes excessive and is accompanied by other symptoms like diarrhea, then it could be due to come underlying >> Read More ...
There are few symptoms as annoying as waking up with a headache in the morning. It can put a damper on the entire day and to an even greater extent when it is accompanied by poor sleep the night before or other symptoms like morning dzziness. Some morning headaches occur for reasons that are independent of time – the >> Read More ...
Any red discharge or excretion always raises the concern about bleeding. The same may apply to stool (feces) that is red in color or when red is seen upon wiping. It is of even greater concern when there is diarrhea that has a reddish tinge or there is completely red liquid being passed out as watery stool. While blood may >> Read More ...
Fungal infections of the skin on the feet are common. Most are due to one type of fungal infection but other less common and even rare fungi can also cause infections of the feet. For example, thrush is caused by Candida albicans, a type of yeast, and this fungus can also infect the skin on the feet. However, “thrush >> Read More ...
With the rise in heart disease over the past few decades, more people are now aware of the signs and symptoms of cardiac conditions. Public awareness campaigns have focused on the importance of early diagnosis and treatment to prevent complications and even death. Therefore the sudden onset of symptoms like a crushing >> Read More ...
Itching of the pubic region is a common ailment that affects both children and adults at some point or the other. For some people this itching is a constant problem and may be related to various different skin diseases and infections. In postpubertal teens and adults, it is believed that the itching arises from the pubic >> Read More ...
Chemical weapons are a serious concern as some of these agents can be deadly in very small doses and do not need to be dispersed with specialized equipment. One such chemical weapon that has gained recent public attention is the VX nerve agent. It should not be confused with another well known chemical agent, sarin, which >> Read More ...
Most of us may expect some indigestion after a heavy meal but for some people there is the need to have a bowel movement after eating. This may occur immediately after eating or a short while thereafter. In some cases where this the urging to pass stool occurs with every meal and after eating any time of food, it has to be >> Read More ...
Most of us known of infectious mononucleousis by its common names, such as mono or glandular fever. It is also commonly known as kissing disease and is said to be spread by the act of kissing. However, this can be misleading as there are many ways in which mono can be spread even without kissing. It is a very common >> Read More ...
The consistency, shape and texture of stool can sometimes change from what is normal for an individual. These temporary fluctuations can occur for various reasons, like when loose stool or diarrhea occurs with food poisoning, or when low dietary fiber and water intake results in constipation. However, there are instances >> Read More ...
