BIPOLAR DISORDER Bipolar disorder is a mental health disorder that is marked by extreme mood swings. These mood swings range from high emotions (mania or hypomania) to low emotions (depression). When depression sets in, a person may feel sad, hopeless or lose interest in most activities but when the mood shifts to mania or hypomania, …
ANAL FISSURE An anal fissure is a small crack or tear in the thin, moist tissue lining the anus. The anus is a highly sensitive part of the body, therefore, a small tear in this region can result in severe pain. When an anal fissure is present, the two muscles surrounding the anal canal is …
Can testosterone supplements improve your sex drive? What a controversial topic! There are a whole lot advertisements promoting the use of testosterone supplements. Bu this too much of information makes me wonder if this is the real deal? Medical researchers are conducting studies on this topic since there are medical concerns involved associated with its …
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SPLENOMEGALY Splenomegaly is a condition that occurs when the spleen is enlarged The spleen is an organ that lies below the left rib cage next to the stomach on the left side of the abdomen. It is an organ that performs some very critical functions in the human body system. The spleen is a major …
RULE OF NINE The rule of nine is a tool used for the rough estimation of the total body surface area (TBSA) affected by a burn. This is useful in directing treatment solution including estimating patients’ fluid requirements and determining hospital admission criteria. The rule of nine can be performed quickly and easily and can …
What is perinatologist? A perinatologist is a maternal fetal medicine doctor specialized in tackling the high risk pregnancy. They deal with the pregnant mothers and infants during the term, birth and post delivery. Perinatologists are the professionals that provide medical aid to “mothers to be” throughout the journey of their conception to newborn’s well-being. They …
OSTEOPOROSIS Osteoporosis is a bone disease that is characterized by low bone mass and loss of bone tissue, decreasing its strength and resulting in a weak and brittle bone. Osteoporosis causes bones to be so weak and fragile such that the bone breaks or fractures while doing routine activities such as standing or walking, or …
MUSCLE FATIGUE Muscle fatigue is the reduction or decline in the capability of a muscle to perform work. It can be associated with a state of exhaustion, which may occur as a result of strenuous activity or exercise. A person that suffers from muscle fatigue will have a hard time getting a specific muscle to …
MELANOMA Melanoma is a type of cancer that develops in the melanocytes, the pigment cells present in the skin that produces melanin. It is regarded as more serious than other types of skin cancer because of its tendency to spread to other parts of the body causing serious illness that includes death. Most melanoma develops …
Hammer Toe or Mallet Toe A hammer toe is a condition that affects the toes of your feet, causing them to curl towards the foot instead of their natural position. Also known as mallet toe, the condition can occur at birth, but may also happen over time. The two prominent causes for a hammer toe …
