Investigations into the cause of a disease are important tools in initiating treatment. Common diseases have specific tests, the results of which give confirmation of the presence of the disease. However, many times the picture is quite confusing and requires a battery of investigations. A proper choice of investigations >> Read More ...
Infections of the vertebral column are quite rare considering their tough structure. Direct infections are not known to occur, but transfer of infections from the chest or other adjoining structures is common. The presence of infection in the body increases the stress on the body and also weakens the defenses of the body. >> Read More ...
What is Diabetes? Diabetes mellitus is a syndrome of impaired glucose metabolism caused by a complete or partial deficiency of the hormone, insulin, and/or decreased sensitivity of the body’s tissues to insulin. This results in hyperglycemia – elevated blood glucose levels. The metabolism of fats and protein >> Read More ...
What is lactose intolerance? Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest lactose (milk sugar) because of a lactase deficiency. Lactase is an enzyme that breaks down lactose to glucose and galactose, which are normally completely absorbed from the small intestine into the blood. In lactose deficiency, undigested lactose >> Read More ...
GennyL72 Asked : I have been suffering with an embarrassing problem for the past few months. My stomach rumbles loudly even if I have eaten and sometimes it even sounds like there is some bubbling. The sound is so loud that even others can hear it, even my colleagues sitting across from me. I am so stressed about this that >> Read More ...
KayleyJo Asked : About 2 weeks ago, after finishing my period, I noticed a burning sensation when I was passing urine. It was mild at first and got very intense. I also felt like running to the toilet all the time but was not always passing out urine. I recognized these symptoms as a urinary tract infection which I >> Read More ...
Prostate cancer patients with limited disease are grouped into low-risk, intermediate-risk and high risk for metastatic disease based on the clinical stage, Gleason score and PSA values. The treatment plan in limited disease is based on the risk. Low-risk group includes stage T1 or T2, Gleason score less than 7 and PSA >> Read More ...
What is knee cap pain? Knee cap or patella is a triangular rounded bone present in front of the knee. It is formed because of friction between the quadriceps (muscle group on front of thigh, which helps in knee straightening or extension) tendon and the knee joint. Such a bone is called a sesamoid bone and patella is the >> Read More ...
Diagnosis of Uterine Cancer Clinical History As with most conditions, diagnosis of uterine cancer starts with a thorough clinical history. A doctor will ask detailed questions about the symptoms, especially the abnormal vaginal bleeding. Other information that will be relevant includes menstrual history, number of >> Read More ...
There are many types of growths that may arise in the body during the course of life. All are considered abnormal in that it should not be present. However, some form for very good reasons and it may be the body’s way of defending itself at times. A growth can refer to many types of masses, from an abscess to a >> Read More ...
