Meaning of Feeling Nauseous Nausea or feeling nauseous are terms used to describe the unpleasant sensation of wanting to vomit. It usually precedes vomiting but may occur on its own without any vomiting. Nausea is said to be the conscious perception of a subconscious process that leads to vomiting. As is explained under >> Read More ...
The female breasts, or mammary glands, are the modified appendages lying on the anterior chest wall. It is present in males as well but in most men, it is not as prominent as it is in females. The female breast has a role in both nourishing the offspring as well as offering immunological protection to the newborn baby. To >> Read More ...
The endocrine glands secrete hormones that have a wide variety of actions in the human body. It is essentially the body’s regulating mechanism and can affect almost every process in the body. This is discussed further under the Human Endocrine >> Read More ...
A dry cough is a cough where no mucus or very little mucus is expectorated (coughed up). This is known as a non-productive cough. Most conditions that may cause a cough will present as a dry cough in the early stages. As the disease progresses, the productive nature of the cough will become evident. Coughing is a result of >> Read More ...
What are antacids? Antacids are alkalines that are used as acid-neutralizing agents for protection against stomach acidity related disorders. It is an inexpensive and safe over-the-counter (OTC) medication that is available in tablet or suspension form. It can neutralize the gastric acid fairly rapidly and is often used >> Read More ...
There are a number of pathogenic microorganisms that can affect the stomach and the infection usually extends to neighboring structures, namely the esophagus proximally and duodenum distally. Stomach infections can broadly cause two common conditions – gastritis and gastroenteritis. At times, toxins from infectious >> Read More ...
What is sputum? Sputum or phlegm is the discharge that is expectorated from the respiratory system. It is a combination of mucus produced by the airways combined with saliva from the mouth. It also contains other components including microorganisms, whole cells (like the immune cells), debris and dust even if there is no >> Read More ...
Leg pain may be due to a number of causes that could aggravate during walking, standing or associated leg movements and exercises. However, when leg pain occurs while walking and eases upon rest, it is known as intermittent claudication. If the pain is isolated to the joints and surrounding area (arthralgia), then it may >> Read More ...
The shape and size of the female breast vary so widely that it is often difficult to say exactly what is normal and what should be considered as a small-sized breast. Breasts that seem small in a teen girl may grow in size within a few years as she develops into a more mature woman. Sometimes, one breast may appear >> Read More ...
A moderate amount of vaginal discharge is common in most women and is considered to be normal. Under certain circumstances, vaginal discharge may become excessive – this may be physiological or pathological. Excessive vaginal discharge which is not related to any disease process (physiological discharge) may be seen >> Read More ...
