MUSCLE CRAMP A muscle cramp is a strong, painful, sudden and involuntary tightening or contraction of a muscle that lasts from a few seconds to several minutes. Almost everyone experiences a muscle cramp at some time in their life and they are usually considered harmless or non-damaging. Muscle cramps can make it temporarily impossible to …
LIVER WHAT IS LIVER? The liver is the largest internal organ of our body. It is located at the upper right-hand portion of the belly, has a reddish brown color and weighs around 3 pounds. it aids in metabolism, digestion, immunity, and storage of essential nutrients within the body. The liver is an essential part …
GLAUCOMA Glaucoma: A common eye condition in which the fluid pressure inside the eye rises to a level higher than healthy for that eye. If untreated, it may damage the optic nerve, causing the loss of vision or even blindness. The elderly, African-Americans, and people with family histories of the disease are at greatest risk. …
ERYTHEMA INFECTIOSUM Erythema infectiosum also known as fifth disease is a viral infection characterized by a distinctive red rash on the face, caused by parvovirus 19. This virus (parvovirus B19) only infects humans and it is different from the parvovirus that infects dogs and cats, so the infection cannot be transmitted from a pet or …
EPILEPSY Epilepsy is a chronic central nervous system disorder in which the clusters of neurons in the brain behaves irregular or disrupted causing periods of a strange sensation, seizures, abnormal behavior and sometimes loss of consciousness or awareness. The central nervous system is the part of the nervous system that comprises the brain, brainstem and …
ECTOPIC PREGNANCY Ectopic pregnancy is a complication of pregnancy in which a fertilized egg settles and grows outside the inner lining of the uterus. Normally, a fertilized egg travels to the uterus to attach itself but in an ectopic pregnancy, the fertilized egg doesn’t attach itself to the uterus rather it may attach itself to …
WHEN TO START BRUSHING A BABY’S TEETH? The first year of your baby’s life is filled with milestones. You’re anxiously waiting for their first smile, first word, first tooth, and their first crawl. While you may muse about these moments for years to come, one big moment that often slips between the cracks is the …
What is Toxic Masculinity? Toxic masculinity is a popular term used nowadays to describe the behavior of men that are problematic. While it may say sound demeaning to men, toxic masculinity does not criticize masculinity itself. Instead, it refers to the adherence men may have to societal standards for masculinity that can prove to be …
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KIDNEY The two bean-shaped organs located on the left and right sides of the abdomen. They are about 11centimeters (4.3 in) long in adults. They receive blood from the paired renal arteries; the blood is then filtered and wastes are removed alongside salt, sugar and minerals are adjusted. The filtered blood is returned to the …
POLYPOID CORDITIS Polypoid corditis is a condition characterized by the development of diffuse polyps in the vocal cords, making them get very weighty. It can also be described as a condition in which the vocal cords become inflamed or swollen due to fluid (edema) collected in the Reinke’s space. Polypoid corditis is also referred to …
