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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Overview Also known as IBS, irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic health condition that affects the colon (large intestine). It causes abdominal pain, cramping, diarrhea, bloating, constipation, and gas. In spite of several rather uncomfortable symptoms, IBS – as opposite to Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, which […]
What is the thyroid? The thyroid gland is part of the endocrine system and is located at the base of the neck in the front. (See Figure 1) It has two lobes and sort of wraps around the trachea (windpipe) The thyroid regulates metabolism, weight gain or loss, heart rate, […]
Believe it or not, tea is the most popular drink next to water. You might be surprised to know that tea is consumed as a medicine for over centuries. Consuming tea has long been believed to possess hypotensive effects in popular Chinese medicines. In this post, let’s take a look […]
Healthcare professionals face a number of occupational hazards in their workplace every day. Regardless if they are assigned to a hospital, community clinic, nursing homes, or an outpatient facility, nurses, lab technicians, doctors, and healthcare providers in general are at risk to the following: Diseases Professionals who have chosen to […]
Psoriasis is a long lasting skin condition characterized by skin dryness and inflammation. The person suffering from this skin ailment would have thick psoriasis scales on various parts of the body including scalp. According to Wikipedia, more than 2% of the world’s population is suffering from this complex skin disorder. […]
Osgood Schlatters is a very common disease that affects the knee. In this disease, the patient suffers from pain and swelling. Osgood Schlatters affects only the upper portion of the shinbone. The people who are into sports are the ones who suffer from this disease very often. It is very […]
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 […]
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 […]