The abdominal wall is made up of skin, muscles,fat and connective tissue. It does not have the protection of bones like the chest cavity has with the ribcage. This lack of rigidity can lead to small outpouchings known as hernias. It occurs with high pressure within the abdomen especially when the abdominal wall is weak at >> Read More ...
Cancer can arise anywhere in the body where living tissue exists. It can also spread to any site away from where it originates. Some organs are more prone to cancers especially when there are certain risk factors present. The lungs, breasts, prostate, colon and rectum are the most commonly affect areas. Small bowel (small >> Read More ...
Stomach irritation is a common term used by many patients to report some discomfort or abnormality believed to be originating from the stomach. It is extremely subjective and variable in meaning because unlike other symptoms it does not denote the actual sensation or disturbance that one is experiencing. However, there are >> Read More ...
Hip replacement is one of the commonest joint replacement surgeries worldwide. It is done for several reasons like fractures of femoral neck, hip arthritis, avascular necrosis of femur, and so on. Recent advances in joint replacement surgeries, have not only increased the longevity of the artificial joints, but also that >> Read More ...
Symptoms associated with computer use is becoming common place these days due to the widespread use of interactive electronic devices both at home and at work. Headaches associated with computer use is one such common symptom. It is not always due to the computer itself as it is due to poor practices on part of the user, >> Read More ...
Breastfeeding is an essential practice for at least the first few months of a baby’s life. While many women opt not to breastfeed either due to career obligations or for cosmetic reasons, some women are unable to breastfeed despite the willingness to do so. A number of problems with breastfeeding may either >> Read More ...
What Is Medical History? A medical history or anamnesis (Greek anamnesis = recalling) is a summary of your symptoms, past diseases, therapies, medical investigations and diagnoses (personal medical history), and chronic diseases running in your family (family medical history), as you reveal them to your doctor (Picture 1). >> Read More ...
Costochondritis is the inflammation of the costal cartilage that connects the rib to the sternum (breastbone). While the costal cartilage is seen as an extension of the rib, it actually articulates with both the rib and sternum at two joints – sternocostal joint which is between the sternum and costal cartilage and >> 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 ...
With the increasing use of ecstasy (MDMA) as a recreational drug, overdosing is fairly common. Ecstasy is an illicit drug, often used in combination with other drugs, which greatly increases the risk of toxicity. There is no such thing as a safe dose of the drug and even a minimum amount can produce toxicity and death. It >> Read More ...
