What Is The Heart The heart (in Latin cor; in Greek kardia) is a muscular organ that pumps the blood through the vessels, supplying the body cells with oxygen and nutrients. Together with the brain, the heart is the center of one’s personality and emotional life. Location of the Heart The heart lies in the middle of >> Read More ...
Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is the term for open sores in the lining of the stomach and first part of the small intestine known as the duodenum. It is mainly due to the action of the highly corrosive stomach acid and enzymes and occurs as a result of disturbances caused by primarily by two causative factors – H.pylori >> Read More ...
Nausea and vomiting are two symptoms that are usually considered to be an indication of a disruption in the alimentary tract (gut). In most cases it is associated with alimentary pathology and accompanied by other symptoms like changes in bowel movements, heartburn, loud stomach noises (borborygmi), abdominal pains or >> Read More ...
Water is the major constituent of the human body and is maintained by a delicate balance knows as the fluid-electrolyte balance, or commonly as the water-salt balance. Simply this system is maintained by thirst and the intake of water through food and drink or lost through the urine, water vapor from breathing, through >> Read More ...
What is Ischemia? Ischemia is the medical term for an inadequate blood supply to a specific area of the body. This results in a reduced oxygen supply as blood has difficulty in reaching the target tissues or organs. Ischemia can be partial or complete. Partial ischemia may cause hypoxia, which is too little oxygen reaching >> Read More ...
Vomiting, also known as emesis, is the process where the upper gastrointestinal contents are expelled through the mouth often with force. It is a coordinated process that starts from the small intestine or stomach. Since peristaltic waves pushes food from the mouth downwards into the esophagus and through the rest of the >> Read More ...
Congestive heart failure (CHF) or congestive cardiac failure (CCF) affects about 5 million individuals in the United States and accounts for more than half a million deaths a year. Congestive heart failure is a condition characterized by the inability of the heart to pump adequate blood to meet the requirements of the >> Read More ...
What Does “Immune” and “Immunity” Mean? Immune in medicine means “protected against infection”. Immunity means resistance against certain infections. What Is Infection and Who Develops Infectious Disease? Infection is an invasion of harmful microbes in the body. It depends on >> Read More ...
Stridor and wheezing are two terms for different breathing sounds that are often used synonymously although there is a difference. Wheezing refers to the high-pitched or whistling sound, which is most prominent when breathing out (expiration). A wheeze is usually heard clearly upon auscultation (use of a stethoscope) >> Read More ...
Tendo-Achilles Pain The Achilles tendon is a strong tendon located at the back of the foot (Picture 1). Pain in this region is often seen in the 3rd – 5th decade of life and though very common, it is often not treated properly and therefore causing constant problems. Achilles Tendon Anatomy The Achilles tendon or, >> Read More ...
