VESICOURETERAL REFLUX (VUR) Vesicoureteral reflux is a condition where urine flows backward from the bladder to the ureters, the tube that connects the kidney to the bladder. Urine, which is the liquid by-product of metabolism in humans, normally flows one way. It travels down from the kidneys, into the ureter and gets stored in the …
NEPHROPATHY Nephropathy is a progressive chronic loss of the kidney function that may occur in people with diabetes mellitus. It is also known as diabetic kidney disease. This condition affects the ability of the kidneys to carry out their normal function of removing waste products and extra fluids from the body. People with either type …
8 Warning Signs You May be Eating Too Much Sugar It’s hard to ignore sugar and it is rare for people to not like the sweetener in what they eat. Of course, you cannot ignore sugar entirely. Sugars are essential for the body as glucose is the primary energy block used by cells for energy. …
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BOGART-BACALL SYNDROME (BBS) Bogart-Bacall syndrome is a voice disorder that results from the abuse or overuse of the vocal cords. Bogart-Bacall syndrome is named after Hollywood stars Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall who were known for their natural husky tones. People who speak or sing below their vocal range often develop the Bogart-Bacall syndrome. Individuals …
RINGWORM Ringworm refers to a fungal infection that develops on the top layer of the skin. It can affect different part of the body including the skin on the scalp, feet, beard, or other areas. Also known as dermatophytosis, or tinea, ringworm infects about 20% of the population at any given time. It is called …
ASCARIASIS Ascariasis is a type of roundworm infection caused by the parasite Ascaris lumbricoide that infects human in the small intestine. Ascariasis is one of the most common worm infections all over the world. It is more prevalent is tropical or subtropical areas where there are poor and no modern sanitation. Most infections are mild …
Intermittent Fasting Intermittent fasting is one of the first things you might hear when you are looking to lose some weight. It is one of the most popular health trends nowadays and people use it to tone down, obtain a healthier lifestyle, and just introduce something fresh into their lives. Intermittent fasting can have several …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
