A complex interplay of muscles, nerves, joints and bones allow for the degree of movement and dexterity of the human hand. Some 35 muscles in the hand and forearm control the movement of the hand. It is these muscles that give the hand the ability to move and perform tasks like gripping an >> Read More ...
The act of breathing (respiration) should not be uncomfortable or painful. At times we all feel some breathing discomfort with indigestion or upper body muscular pain after a strenuous workout. In these cases, soreness or even pain when breathing is not considered to be a problem and often resolves without any treatment. >> Read More ...
Up to 4 out of 10 Americans experience acid reflux symptoms at some point making it one of the most common upper gastrointestinal conditions. It tends to become more common in people older than 40 years. However, acid reflux may not always present with the typical symptoms that most of us expect. Heartburn is considered to >> Read More ...
Not every person may feel refreshed and energetic in the morning. Some people are able to ‘recharge’ fully after a good night’s sleep while others barely manage to get out of bed and only become fully active late in the morning. Neither of these extremes are considered to be a problem unless it is >> Read More ...
Pain in the rectum often feels like a deep-seated pain in the buttocks. While most of us are accustomed to occasional buttock pain, rectal pain tends to make us uneasy and rightfully so. While many of the causes of rectal pain are not due to serious conditions and can be easily treated or even resolve without treatment, >> Read More ...
What is often termed as an ‘itchy bum’ among children may be a symptom of a pinworm infection. It is not a serious condition but is very common occurrence among young children. However, older children, adolescents and adults may also be at risk of what is sometimes called ‘childhood worms’ if they >> Read More ...
There are times in life when we expect to tear to the point that it will cause the eyes to look watery and for tears to even run down the face. This occurs when crying, with strong emotion (fear, anger and joy) even if not crying as such, when exposed to airborne irritants (like smoke) and during yawning. This does not >> Read More ...
We all use common terms to describe medical ailments and a ‘weak stomach’ is one of those terms that are widely used. It is not a medical condition as such but rather a term to describe different stomach, bowel and abdominal symptoms. What a ‘weak stomach’ may mean to one person may not necessarily >> Read More ...
Tobacco smoking is known to cause a number of diseases, some of which can be life-threatening. Tobacco use is linked to 5 million deaths throughout the world every year. Although the majority of smoker’s are aware of the adverse effects of smoking, many wish to believe that they will not be one of these statistics. >> Read More ...
The intake of sufficient food ensures that our body has enough nutrition to sustain us for several hours. Even if a meal is missed, the body should be able to maintain adequate glucose levels to continue function at suitable levels. In fact the body maintains the glucose levels within a certain range, and even missing one >> Read More ...
