Fatty Liver Fatty liver, also known as hepatic steatosis, is a condition in which fat builds up inside the liver. Although storing fat is a primary function of the liver, too much of it can prove to be dangerous. The liver performs several functions for the body and is the second-largest organ. Damage to it …
ITCHING Itching is an irritation in the skin that brings about an uncomfortable sensation that causes a desire to scratch to relieve the feeling. Everyone experiences itchiness and its symptoms can be limited to one area of the body (localized) or occurring in different areas or all over the body (generalized). Also known as pruritus, …
BREAST CANCER Breast cancer is a type of cancer arising from the breast tissue. Worldwide, breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer in women, accounting for 25% of all cases. Breast cancer can occur in both men and women, but it is more than 100 times more common in women. In 2012, it resulted …
Psoriasis Named from the Greek word psōra meaning “itch,” psoriasis is a chronic, non-contagious disease characterized by inflamed lesions covered with silvery-white scabs of dead skin. Psoriasis, which affects at least four million Americans, is slightly more common in women than in men. Although the disease can develop at any time, 10-15% of all cases …
ACUTE ABDOMEN Acute abdomen refers to a sudden onset of severe abdominal pain An acute abdomen may be indicative of a major problem with one of the organs in the abdomen such as the inflamed appendix, inflamed gallbladder, a ruptured spleen, or perforated ulcer in the intestine. It is a life-threatening medical emergency, requiring urgent …
Kawasaki Disease Kawasaki disease is a serious illness that occurs in children, causing inflammation in the blood vessels. Also known as mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome, Kawasaki’s disease is the most common cause of heart disease in children. It affects the lymph nodes, and its symptoms show up in the nose, mouth, and throat. Kawasaki disease …
ABDOMINAL ADHESIONS Abdominal adhesions are bands of fibrous or scar-like tissue that forms between abdominal tissues and organs, especially after an abdominal surgical procedure. Abdominal adhesion begins to form within the first few days after surgery, but symptoms may not appear till after months or even years. Normally, internal tissues and organs are made up …
ACID REFLUX Have you ever felt something astringent or acidic backwashing into your mouth from your stomach? It must have happened at some point or may I say it keeps happening once in a while. Well, this acid reflux is termed as Gastroesophageal reflux in medical science. It is totally normal if you experience this …
7 Things You Should and Shouldn’t Do After Surgery A surgical procedure’s effect on you does not just end at the operation theatre. You need to take special care after the fact to make sure your body heals properly, and no complications develop. People often do not take the necessary precautions during aftercare for minor …
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8 Steps to Keep Your Heart Healthy A total of 17.9 million people of all deaths around the world take place due to cardiovascular diseases. That is 31% of the total deaths counted. This is why keeping your heart healthy is so important. The heart pumps blood throughout the body, keeping it active. A healthy …
