Do you feel full after having a stomach-related surgery? The dumping syndrome may cause that sensation. Dumping syndrome is a set of effects that can develop post-surgery to remove all or a part of the stomach or, to bypass your stomach after surgery in order to help you lose weight or after esophageal surgery.
The syndrome refers to a condition in which our esophagus or stomach starts moving (dumping) the food we eat too quickly into the bowel.
Dust allergy (also called dust mite allergy) is an allergic reaction to tiny dust mites that are present in the house. These mites eat flakes of dead skin that people regularly shed and are typically present on beddings, mattresses, carpets, and furniture. The tiny bugs are known to thrive in all climates and most altitudes. They are the most common triggers for allergy and asthma.
This blog is a comprehensive guide to understanding dust allergies, their causes, symptoms, risk factors, complications, and treatment.
Painful intercourse or dyspareunia is the name given to the recurring pain in the genital region of a human being during intercourse. It is a treatable pain that occurs in women more than in men. The pain is unbearably severe and intense. It can happen anytime, before, after, or during sexual intercourse.
Dyspareunia can happen to anyone, but it is common among postmenopausal women. The factors triggering dyspareunia are:
Multiple disorders may affect the normal movement of the human body. These disorders may happen due to a malfunctioning nervous system or genetic reasons. Let us delve deep into one of the significant movement disorders, dystonia, to understand it better and catch the signs early. This blog is a comprehensive guide on dystonia, its symptoms and treatment options.
Escherichia coli (E.coli), present in the intestine, may sometimes cause infection. It damages the intestinal lining and causes symptoms such as diarrhea. Pathogenic strains of E. coli are found in both humans and animals. A high percentage of E.
Acute otitis media is a term that refers to ear infections that occur in the space behind the eardrum. Viruses or bacteria cause ear infections, and the common pathogens are bacteria such as Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae. The infection often results from a blockage of your Eustachian tubes, which causes fluid to accumulation in your middle ear. Eustachian tubes are tiny tubes that run from each of your middle ears directly to the back of your throat.
Ovaries are the female reproductive glands situated in the lower part of abdomen in both sides of the womb. They produce the ova and are the source of very important hormones (Estrogen and progesterone) in the body.
Ectopia Cordis (EC) is a rare genetic defect in which some or all of a baby’s heart is not covered by the breastbone. Instead, the heart lies beneath a layer of skin and appears to be outside the chest. Babies with Ectopia Cordis have a lower chance of survival. However, there are cases where doctors have successfully performed surgeries.
This blog is a comprehensive understanding of ectopia cordis, its causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention.
The term “eczema” is derived from the Greek language. It means “to boil out.” The most common form of eczema is Atopic dermatitis. In this condition, the skin becomes inflamed (red), itchy, dry and cracked. It is more common in newborns and young children and often develops in children below one year of age. It affects the males and females equally. You cannot catch eczema by coming in contact with someone who has it as it is “not contagious.”
Electrolytes are chemical substances that possess natural negative or positive electrical charges when dissolved in water. They help the body to regulate chemical reactions, maintain the balance between fluids inside and outside the cells, and more. Electrolytes are also essential to diagnose various diseases and medical conditions in your body.
