LUNG CANCER Lung cancer is a type of cancer arising from the lungs. This type of cancer is marked by uncontrolled cell growth in the lung tissues. The lungs are a pair of spongy organs on either side of the chest that takes in oxygen when you inhale and release carbon dioxide when we exhale. …
Ankle Brachial Index The ankle-brachial index is a simple, non-invasive procedure that is used to check for peripheral arterial disease (PAD). The disease causes arteries to narrow and restricts blood flow to the limbs. It usually leads to leg pain while walking and also increases the risk of suffering a heart attack or a stroke. …
BURSITIS Bursitis is the inflammation, swelling or irritation of a bursa. There exist about 160 bursae in the human body. A bursa is a sac filled with lubricating fluid which forms under the skin, found over the joints. They usually act as a cushion between areas where tendons and muscles slide across bone. The lubrication …
LIVER TUMOR A liver tumor is the abnormal growth of cells on or in the liver. The liver is the largest internal organ of our body. It aids in metabolism, digestion, immunity, and storage of essential nutrients within the body. The liver is an essential part of the body, without the functions, the tissues in …
HEMORRHAGE (BLEEDING) Hemorrhage also knew as bleeding is the loss of blood from the circulatory system or the escape of blood from the blood vessels into the surrounding tissue. Bleeding can be internally and externally or visible. In internal bleeding, blood leaks from blood vessels inside the body such as the liver or spleen, while …
DIABETES INSIPIDUS Diabetes insipidus is a rare disorder that causes an imbalance of water in the body, resulting in intense thirst and excretion of a large amount of dilute urine. Diabetes insipidus doesn’t result in kidney failure or lead to dialysis as the kidney still retains its job of filtering blood. However, it can result …
Urine Our body has the potential to tell us about what is going on with it. It often gives us some signs or symptoms whenever there is something troublesome happening in there. The human body has different mechanisms to keep us informed about our health. Among them, our pee color and odor are the significant …
ULCER Ulcers are painful sore that is present in the protective lining of the digestive tract in humans. The digestive tract is made up of the mouth, esophagus, stomach, duodenum and the intestine. Ulcers are relatively easy to treat but can cause problems if left untreated. Peptic ulcers are the most common ulcer types. Peptic …
Iron Deficiency Anaemia The most common form of anaemia is iron deficiency anaemia which is usually due to chronic blood loss caused by excessive menstruation. Increased demands for iron, such as foetal growth in pregnancy, and children undergoing rapid growth spurts in infancy and adolescence, can also cause iron deficiency anaemia. This condition is treated …
Gout Gout is a common and complex form of arthritis that can affect anyone. It’s characterized by sudden, severe attacks of pain, swelling, redness and tenderness in the joints, often the joint at the base of the big toe. Causes Gout is caused initially by an excess of uric acid in the blood, or hyperuricemia. …
