URINARY FREQUENCY Urinary frequency is a condition characterized by an urge to pass urine more often than usual. Urination is the way our body gets rid of waste fluid Urine usually contains water, urea, uric acid, toxins, and waste filtered from within the body. The kidney helps with this process Urine stays in the urinary …
TRICUSPID VALVE DISEASE Tricuspid valve disease is a condition in which the function of the tricuspid valve is impaired. The tricuspid valve is located between the two right heart chambers (right ventricle and the right atrium) The role of the tricuspid valve is to make sure that blood flows in a forward direction from the …
MELENA Melena is feces or stool marked by black, tarry appearance and a foul odor usually associated with upper gastrointestinal bleeding. The black color and offensive odor are caused by hemoglobin in the blood being altered and degraded by digestive enzymes and intestinal bacteria. Melena is termed a serious medical emergency as it occurs as …
HYPERSENSITIVITY PNEUMONITIS Hypersensitivity pneumonitis is a disease characterized by the inflammation of the alveoli within the lung as a result of an allergic reaction to certain dust particles. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis occurs only in a small number of people after they breathe in certain substances encountered in the environment To develop the condition, repeated and prolonged …
HEPATITIS Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver tissues that causes damage to the liver. The liver is the largest organ inside the body. The liver performs many critical functions that aids metabolism, including detoxification of blood, production of bile that is important for digestion and storage of glycogen. These liver processes can be disrupted …
EMPHYSEMA Emphysema is a chronic lung condition involving damage to the alveoli, the tiny air sacs in the lung which allow for rapid gaseous exchange (the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide molecules to and from the bloodstream. There are about 3 million alveoli in the normal lungs. The alveoli stretch as we breathe in …
What is the Difference between a Psychologist and a Therapist? Which One Do You Need? Psychologists and therapists are the titles that come up during every conversation about mental health professionals. The terms are used interchangeably, with several people not knowing the difference between the two. Both are educated and trained in therapeutic treatments. However, …
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WHAT COULD BE CAUSING YOUR MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN? Musculoskeletal pain refers to pain felt in the bones, tendons, ligaments, nerves, and muscles. The pain might occur in just one part of the body, such as the back, or all around the body. The latter condition occurs due to complications such as fibromyalgia. The pain can range …
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RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that affects the joints. It causes a chronic inflammation of the tissue that produces lubrication fluid for joints and can also cause inflammation and injury in other body parts. This condition is a progressive illness that leads to joint deformity and significant joint destruction. The joint damage …
PERTUSSIS Pertussis is a highly contagious bacterial disease of the respiratory tract characterized by an uncontrollable violent cough followed by a high-pitched intake of breaths that sounds like a whoop. The condition also known as whooping cough is most dangerous in infants, especially ones younger than 6 months who are not protected by immunizations, and …
