Lower right side pain may be due to a host of causes but appendicitis is often suspected with severe pain in this quadrant. It can be a serious and even life-threatening condition that required emergency medical attention. Surgery is often performed to remove the appendix. Although death from appendicitis is rare these >> Read More ...
Pain in the torso can be described in many ways. Usually it is described by the specific area, for example chest pain to refer to the upper torso and abdominal pain for the lower section. This correlates to the chest (thoracic) and abdominal cavities respectively. Pain at the rear of the torso is encompassed under the term >> Read More ...
Acid reflux is a common condition and up to 40% of Americans experience symptoms with as many as 10% suffering with daily symptoms. The exact prevalence is unknown because in silent acid reflux there are no obvious symptoms. In addition many people suffer with acute reflux that is not reported and quickly remedied with >> Read More ...
What is tetanus? Tetanus is an incurable acute disease that occurs when certain bacterial toxins enter the body usually through a wound. It is a serious condition that can even result in death in severe cases. Although there is no cure for it, the condition can still be medically managed until the toxin is >> Read More ...
Normal bowel habit means passing stool anywhere between three times a day to three times a week. More frequent or infrequent defecation may be classified as diarrhea or constipation, respectively. However, the volume of stool as well as the shape and size of the stool is not often taken into consideration. Sometimes the >> Read More ...
We always hear about how we drink too little water in modern societies and that many people are dehydrated due to inadequate water intake. This is further compounded by a modern diet consisting of diuretics including caffeinated beverages like colas and coffee, as well as alcohol, which causes us to lose water. While it is >> Read More ...
It is not uncommon to experience a midday dip but for some people it can be severe. In these cases there may be tiredness to the point that a person feels the need to sleep in order to recover. While it would be considered normal or acceptable if a person has not had a proper night’s sleep or with abnormally >> Read More ...
There are many different types of heart diseases which may be due to a host of causes. As a result, symptoms in and around the heart would be present. However, all of these conditions affect the functioning of the heart meaning that the circulation of blood in the body is impaired. Therefore some of the symptoms that arise >> Read More ...
There are many different sensations that may be experienced which is not always described according to strict medical definitions. However, even these crude descriptions can at times be helpful in identifying the underlying cause before diagnostic investigations can be conducted. Abdominal pain is common problem and can be >> Read More ...
Most of us view milk as a nutritious food with a host of health benefits. Therefore it may seem inconceivable that symptoms arise after consuming milk. However, milk can be a problem for some people where it may exacerbate skin, nasal or lung symptoms and even lead to digestive symptoms such as abdominal cramps and >> Read More ...
