Your body has two kidneys. Each kidney lies at the back of the body between your lower ribs and hips. The human kidneys are in the shape of beans. The size of each kidney is equal to the size of a fist.
Your kidneys are responsible for filtering the waste out of your body. They produce urine and remove the extra fluid and waste from your body.
Kidney pain is not common. It indicates that something is wrong with your kidney and may happen with one or both kidneys.
Sudden Cardiac Dysfunction/Arrest is probably one of the largest causes of natural death in the world. You are most likely to have at least one acquaintance in life who has survived a cardiac arrest (or not). This kind of heart related disorder is known to occur most commonly in adults within the age range of mid 30s to late 40s and twice as much in males than females.
Tinnitus is a ringing sound or other sounds experienced in one or both ears that are not caused by any external source. This condition lasts a few weeks in most people and can also become a chronic problem at certain times. Tinnitus affects 15% – 20% of people, especially adults. Treatment of the underlying cause or other treatments that reduce the ringing or buzzing noise can improve the condition.
Diabetes mellitus, commonly called diabetes, is a metabolic disease that causes high blood glucose levels . Glucose plays an essential role in providing energy to body cells. The hormone insulin moves sugar from blood into the cells to be stored/used for energy. With diabetes, either the body does not make enough insulin or cannot effectively use the insulin it does make.
Stroke is a serious medical condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is interrupted, leading to damage of brain cells. This guide will help you understand the different types of stroke, their effects, and what to expect during recovery.
What is a Stroke?
Sneezing is the body’s way of removing irritants from the nose or throat. Sneezing may occur for different reasons that have in common an irritation of the lining (mucous membranes) of the nose or throat. It is rarely a sign or a symptom of a serious illness.
This blog is a comprehensive guide to sneezing, its causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment.
Sitting with crossed legs for too long or sleeping with one arm crooked under the head for a prolonged time may cause a sensation of burning, tingling, itching, and prickling. It usually occurs in extremities, such as hands, feet, fingers, and toes. It is known as paresthesia, also known as pins-and-needles. The sensation develops suddenly without causing any pain.
This blog will help you understand paresthesia, its causes, symptoms, and various treatment options. Read the blog to know more.
Lupus, the most common type of which is systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), is a systemic autoimmune disorder that affects your skin, joints, heart, kidneys, lungs, brain, and blood cells.
Dysuria is a condition that causes painful urination. You can feel discomfort, pain, and burning while urinating. Dysuria can occur in men and women. However, women are more likely to experience it. Infections are the dominant cause of painful urination.
