The tissue situated at the back of the upper lip is known as the frenulum. When this membrane is too thick or stiff, it prevents the upper lip from moving freely. This health condition is known as a lip tie.
A lip tie can result in breastfeeding problems in babies, including difficulty in getting sufficient milk. It may also cause pain in the breastfeeding mother.
Unwanted fat is something that nobody wants. Apart from the several lifestyle factors that contribute towards its accumulation in various parts of the body, there is also a clinical condition that leads to progressive abnormal deposition of unwanted fat in the buttocks, thighs and legs and arms. Called lipedema, this condition effects only the lower part of the body and women are more likely to develop this chronic disorder.
Listeria is a severe food-borne bacteria causing Listeriosis that can be completely prevented and treated.
L. Monocytogenes can survive and multiply at the low temperatures typically found in refrigerators. Therefore, the most common way of spread is through food that has been contaminated with L. Monocytogenes. Humans can also spread infection, particularly from pregnant women to unborn children.
Liver cysts are fluid-filled sacs that can develop on the liver. Most liver cysts are noncancerous and do not usually grow large enough to cause symptoms. These cysts do not require treatment unless symptoms develop and rarely affect the liver’s functioning.
This article is a comprehensive guide to liver cysts, their symptoms, treatment, and effects on the liver.
Any cyst is like a small sac or capsule packed with fluid, cells or other material – like a balloon.
Long QT Syndrome is a disorder of the electrical system of the heart, similar to arrhythmia. It is an abnormality that delays the process of recharging of the cardiac cells, once they have been released by the electrical system of the heart. It causes fast chaotic heartbeats.
COVID-19 symptoms can sometimes persist for months. The virus can not only damage the lungs, but can also damage the heart and brain, increasing the risk of long-term health issues.
Hemoglobin is present in your red blood cells that carry oxygen from the lungs to different cells in the body. Four interconnected protein molecules make the structure of hemoglobin. The normal level of hemoglobin in your blood is 12 to 15 grams per deciliter for women, and the range for men is 14 to 17 grams per deciliter. In cases of a low hemoglobin count, the level of hemoglobin decreases significantly. It is also known as anemia.
Lupus is a systemic autoimmune disease that happens when the immune system of your body attacks your organs and tissues. The inflammation caused by lupus may affect a variety of body systems, including your skin, joints, kidneys, brain, heart, lungs and blood cells.
The immune system helps in protecting the body from all kinds of infections deemed harmful to your body.
Lymphocytosis refers to the increase in the number or proportion of a type of white blood cell called lymphocytes. Lymphocytes are white blood cells present in the body that help fight infections and other viruses entering the human body. A temporary increase in the number of lymphocytes means the body is fighting bacteria or other harmful germs that invade the body. But it can also be an indication of a serious condition.
A group of more than 50 rare diseases that causes toxic buildup and damage to the body’s cells and organs is known as lysosomal storage diseases (LSDs). These diseases primarily affect the lysosome – a crucial structure in cells that help break down proteins, carbohydrates, and old cells, so the body can efficiently reuse the same. Patients with LSDs have missing enzymes that assist the lysosome breakdown substances. Therefore, these substances build up in the cells and become toxic. This leads to damaged cells and organs.
