Dupuytren’s contracture is a type of hand deformity that causes the shortening and hardening of muscles, tendons, or other connective tissue. In this, the layer of tissue underneath the skin of the palms becomes knotted. This eventually creates a thick cord that pulls one or more fingers into a bent position. Since the affected fingers...
The bladder, a hollow organ in the lower region of the abdomen, is designed to store urine produced by the kidneys. Bladder cancer refers to the growth of malignant cells in and around the surrounding tissue of the organ. The condition is progressive, and there are several stages to its development. To find out the...
Blood clotting is a necessity when it comes to the normal functioning of a body. When you cut or injure yourself, clotting is essential to prevent you from losing too much blood. But, what happens if blood clots inside a vein or an artery? It could cause a medical emergency if it ever reaches your...
Hemophilia is an inherited genetic disorder that is passed on from the mother. A mutation in the X-linked recessive chromosome causes this and since females possess two X-chromosomes and males possess one X and one Y-chromosome, a female with the mutation may not be affected. This is because the other X chromosome in the female...
7 home remedies for gas and bloating Gas and bloating are common stomach related problems faced by people these days, mostly due to change in lifestyle. These kinds of problems come when they are uncalled for just like uninvited guests. Bloated stomach a day before an important event or party, gastric problems, while you are...
Top 10 flea control treatments and methods Fleas are parasites, and these things are one of the biggest problems for your pet. Dogs and cats are both at risk of catching fleas. Once fleas infest on your pet’s fur, it may get extremely hard to get them out. However, it is quite easy to get...
Treatment and home remedies for gum disease Gum disease is often caused by neglect of regular dental hygiene. You have to brush and floss your teeth every day, in the morning and at night. Also, you must maintain a healthy diet. If you have dental problems, see your dentist at once to prevent it from...
Tips for immediate relief from gout pain Gout is a painful metabolic disease that causes inflammation and deposition of uric acid in the cartilage of the joints. The main cause of gout is the defective metabolism of purine (a nucleic acid). Under normal circumstances, the purine is metabolized by the body into uric acid and...
Foods to eat and avoid when suffering from irritable bowel syndrome People suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are quite often confused about their food intake. Though IBS can take different forms in different people, most affected people suffer from constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and bloating. It is difficult to understand which food will prevent...
Treatment for kidney stones Kidneys help in extracting waste and fluid from the blood which results in urine. When there is a lot of a particular type of waste in the blood and not enough fluid it can result in clogging the kidney. These come together and form lumps/stones. Few people are more prone to...