The hands are often considered to be of major cosmetic importance, to some degree like the face. It is constant contact with the environment and can be at risk of a host of cosmetic problems. Thickening of the skin on the hands may be due to various causes, such as calluses. A lesser known condition affecting the skin of >> Read More ...
We have all experienced the burning eyes and excessive tearing after using a computer screen for a long period of time. In most cases we do not give it much attention and just take time to rest the eyes. However, for some people eyestrain is a daily occurrence and part of an occupational hazard. It is more than just sore >> Read More ...
It is an uncommon scalp problem and not usually serious in terms of being debilitating or life-threatening but a lesser known infection can lead to extensive damage of the scalp. It may result in hair loss and scarring of the scalp which can be irreversible. The cosmetic effects may have a host of psychosocial >> Read More ...
With the growing global obesity epidemic, a large abdomen is not an uncommon sight. However, this may not always be due to fat. The abdomen can at times become swollen which is a temporary increase in the abdominal circumference. Without a bony and rigid wall like the chest cavity, any disturbances within the abdomen may >> Read More ...
With over two-thirds of the American population being obese, the demand for weight loss methods is ever growing. There are many ways to lose weight and while some can be safe, others can be dangerous or even deadly. The main problem with some of the more dangerous methods is that weight loss is too rapid. While this may >> Read More ...
Bowel habit refers to the frequency of passing stool. It varies among individuals but is considered normal if it is not more than three times a day and not less than three times a week. There are many other characteristics of bowel habit, like the time and trigger events. Some people have to pass stool first thing in the >> Read More ...
What are abdominal cramps? Abdominal cramps are the sensation of discomfort due to spasm of muscles within the abdomen. Typically it feels like a dull ache that may be come and go as if a muscle is contracting very forcefully and then relaxes only to contract again. At times this can be painful but often a person will >> Read More ...
Having a bowel movement may not seem like a significant event to many people but for a person who is constipated it can be difficult and at times even excruciating. It is estimated that about 15% of the American population is constipated and for those with severe constipation, the search for means and methods to facilitate >> Read More ...
A “crooked nose” as it is sometimes called is not just a cosmetic problem. The middle cartilage that separates the nasal cavity into a right and left side may be misaligned and this can lead to a host of symptoms. It can affect breathing, sleep and even daily functioning. Therefore severe cases require surgery >> Read More ...
It is often self-diagnosed but irritable bowel syndrome presents with specific signs and symptoms and has to meet with certain criteria in order to be diagnosed. Most people think it is a condition associated with frequent bowel movements and diarrhea but there are different types of IBS and various other symptoms like >> Read More ...
