HIATAL HERNIA A hiatal hernia is a type of hernia that occurs when the upper part of the stomach that is normally below the diaphragm slides or pushes up through the hiatus into the chest region. The diaphragm is a large muscle that lies between the abdomen and the chest. The diaphragm has an opening …
HEAT CRAMPS Heat cramps are painful, involuntary muscle spasms that occur in an individual during or after intense exercise or work in hot or humid environments. Heat cramps are the mildest form of heat injury. Other forms of heat-related illnesses include heat exhaustion and heat stroke Heat cramps usually affect those muscles that are being …
FRONTOTEMPORAL DEMENTIA (FTD) Frontotemporal dementia refers to a group of uncommon disorders that affects the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain, causing a problem with behavior, personality, and language. The frontal and temporal lobes are areas of the brain generally associated with personality, behavior, and language. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, frontotemporal dementia may …
FIBROCYSTIC BREASTs Fibrocystic breast is a noncancerous condition characterized by breast tissue that feels lumpy or rope-like in texture and may be painful at times. Fibrocystic breasts are not dangerous, but they may be uncomfortable for some women. It is estimated that up to 60% of women experience fibrocystic changes at some point in their …
FECAL INCONTINENCE Fecal incontinence is the inability to control bowel movements, resulting in involuntary fecal elimination. Fecal incontinence can range in severity from an involuntary leakage of small amounts of stool while passing gas to total loss of bowel control. Although treatable, fecal incontinence is one of the most socially and psychologically debilitating conditions in …
WHY DO ATHLETES GET HEART ATTACK? Physical activity is one of the most amazing assets for wellbeing and has been related with healthy change in most cardiovascular risk factors, including cholesterol, weight, insulin sensitivity, and blood pressure. While there is debate about the likely association between intense physical activity and increase in risk of a …
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT ASYMPTOMATIC COVID-19? Not all the patients affected by covid-19 experience the symptoms associated with this disease. Which means that though they are asymptomatic, the infection still exists. There could be approx 40 to 45% of the cases in which the infected people are asymptomatic. Also they can spread the virus for …
WHAT IS A BREAST ABSCESS An abscess is formed by an accumulation of pus in the body as the cause of an infection. The condition often occurs in lactating females, making it important for them to visit a doctor and get their condition treated effectively. The situation can recur, which makes treatment even more important. …
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SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST (SCA) Sudden cardiac arrest is a sudden loss of heart function, breathing, and consciousness. Sudden cardiac arrest happens without warning, a person may appear fine one minute and collapse the next. Sudden cardiac arrest is different from a heart attack, where the blood supply to the heart is reduced or blocked but …
RABIES Rabies is a viral illness spread via the saliva of an infected animal. This occurs usually through biting a human or another animal. Transmission can also occur through saliva touching an open wound or touching mucous membranes. CAUSES Rabies infection is caused by the rabies virus. The virus is spread through the saliva of …
