What is Amoebic Dysentery? Amoebic Dysentery is an infection of the bowels caused by a parasite. This parasite can actually stay in the intestines for long periods of time and not cause any illness. It is only when the infection breaks through the lining and into the colon that it […]
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Obesity Obstacles: Is Being Overweight a Cause of Gout?
Is Being Overweight a Cause of Gout? There is not just one cause of gout, that much is obvious, but to somebody that has been recently diagnosed, this question usually comes up. So let’s take a look… But what exactly is gout? For many people gout is something that attacks […]
Cataract Surgery: Procedure, Safety, Recovery, Effect
<Source> These FAQs will help prospective cataract patients to know what to expect from their surgical procedure, how to prepare for it, and what precautions are to be taken upon completion of the surgery. What Are Cataracts? A cataract is a medical condition that affects the eye, causing a protein […]
Angina Pectoris – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
What is Angina Pectoris? The term Angina Pectoris is the medical term for chest pain that involves the heart and surrounding structures. This type of chest pain is cardiac (heart) in nature and a signal that there may be a cardiac (heart) problem. (See Figure 1) Figure 1: Angina Pectoris […]
Medical Negligence of the Elderly
Medical negligence of elderly people can be very serious, even leading to death in some cases. Whilst some stories do make the national news, many significant events involving medical negligence and elderly people don’t make the headlines. The way elderly people are treated is constantly discussed in the media, and […]
Awesome Foods To Help Burn Belly Fat
One of the most common issues that people face today is burning belly fat, and this is not something that is easily fixable. You will see hundreds of diet programs insisting that their program is going to help achieve weight loss in 10 days, or the more infamous “fat burning†[…]
Gum Disease (Gingivitis): Causes, Risk Factors ,Symptoms and Treatment
Why Looking After Your Smile May Prolong Your Life Can you guess what mouth disease this is? Most people experience it more than once, Is much less common in children, Affects 3 out of every 4 adults in the UK, More than half of teenagers have some form of the […]
What Are Infertility Treatments? Reasons, Detection and Remedies
Fertility is a common problem experienced by many people. Fertility by definition is the inability to conceive after a year of trying naturally. If you feel you are experiencing a problem with infertility, it is wise to seek out an experienced fertility physician who can perform more in depth testing […]