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Claustrophobia Triggers and Causes

Claustrophobia is a fear of enclosed spaces or physical restriction. It is often present with anxiety disorders. Claustrophobia affects approximately 4 percent of the population.

28 Nov 2017

Portal Hypertensive Gastropathy Signs and Symptoms

Portal hypertensive gastropathy (PHG) is a topic of intense interest to clinicians and endoscopists. PHG refers to a wide range of distinct gastric lesions that appear in the gastric mucous membrane. These lesions may arise as a result of endoscopic variceal blockages, portal hypertension in the lower abdomen, or in patients with gastric cirrhosis.

28 Nov 2017

How Does the Urinary Tract Work?

Urine is composed of fluid and waste materials; it is discharged by the urinary tract, which is the drainage system of the body. If all body parts in the urinary tract coordinate and function appropriately, then urination takes place in a natural manner.

27 Nov 2017

Safety of Sugar Substitutes / Artificial Sweeteners

Artificial sweeteners are man-made sugars that add a sweet taste to food and beverages and are used as an alternative to ordinary sugars. They are commonly used in food industries in the preparation of milk products, drink mix powders, processed foods, and other foods and beverages. They are also considered for use at home in cooking and baking.

27 Nov 2017

Claustrophobia and Panic Attacks

Claustrophobia is a fear of enclosed places or physical restriction. It can trigger symptoms of anxiety ranging from mild sweating or trembling to fainting or a panic attack. Common claustrophobia triggers include small rooms, elevators, closets, MRI scanners, airplanes, and other small or tight spaces.

27 Nov 2017

What is Rh Blood Group?

The Rh blood group is considered to be one of the more complex types of blood groups in humans and it is secondary to the ABO blood group in transfusion medicine. It was discovered 60 years ago and named after the Rhesus monkey. The polymorphic genes that encode the antigens in the Rh blood group are at a higher level, which explains the reason for its complexity.

20 Nov 2017

Genetic Regulation of Fingers and Toes Development

Generally, the limb buds of an embryo develop at the first trimester of pregnancy, which is followed by the growth of fingers and toes. Limb patterning usually refers to the shaping of hands and feet, which directly involve the fingers and toes respectively.

7 Nov 2017

Signs and Symptoms of Bile Duct Cancer

Cancer in the bile ducts may not present with any symptoms in the initial stage. The bile duct is found in the inner part of the body and, therefore, it is difficult to detect early tumors during normal physical examinations. When the tumor at this stage grows and moves from the original location, it begins to exhibit symptoms.

7 Nov 2017

Broken Heart/Takotsubo Syndrome History

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) is also called stress-induced cardiomyopathy. It is a novel condition first identified in Japan, and is also known as stress cardiomyopathy. It has a presentation akin to acute coronary syndrome, but is non-ischemic in etiology.

6 Nov 2017

Broken Heart/Takotsubo Syndrome Signs and Symptoms

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM), also known as apical ballooning syndrome or acute stress-induced cardiomyopathy, is a condition in which the heart suddenly dysfunctions. The tip of the left ventricle becomes enlarged and weakened due to sudden intense physical or emotional stress. It is a temporary condition typically followed by complete recovery of the affected individual within a few weeks.

6 Nov 2017

Broken Heart/Takotsubo Syndrome Prognosis

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) is a condition in which there is rapid weakening of the left ventricular muscles as a result of acute physical or emotional stress. This condition is also called stress cardiomyopathy, apical ballooning syndrome, or broken heart syndrome. This condition persists for a short period (for a few minutes to a few hours) and in most cases, the patient recovers quickly without residual disability.

6 Nov 2017

Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) Treatment

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a condition in which gut bacteria grow up into the proximal small intestine. It can cause many nonspecific, but distressing conditions, and may lead to malnutrition as well as mucosal inflammation and increased mucosal permeability, both of which exacerbate malabsorption and may cause systemic or local hypersensitivity reactions to various foods.

19 Nov 2017

Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) Signs and Symptoms

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a condition in which there are an excessive number of bacteria in the small intestine. It is important as the cause of much gastrointestinal symptomatology, albeit non-specific, as well as systemic features, such as nutritional deficiencies, osteoporosis and significant asthenia. Diarrhea and malabsorption are frequently at the root of these complaints.

12 Nov 2017

Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) Pathophysiology

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a pathological overgrowth of gut bacteria upwards or rather in a retrograde fashion, into the upper gastrointestinal tract. This has many consequences, which reflect upon both intestinal and extraintestinal homeostasis.

12 Nov 2017

Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth Diagnosis

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a condition in which colonic microflora grows upward into the small intestine. It is associated with many intestinal and extraintestinal symptoms and signs. For this reason, its diagnosis has created a lot of interest.

12 Nov 2017

Runny Nose Causes

A runny nose is caused by excessive fluid produced by and draining from the tissue in the nose and nearby organs, including the vascular bed in the nasal mucosa and the sinuses that are situated paranasally. The type of fluid that runs out may range from clear to thick and mucoid, or yellow-green purulent secretion.

15 Nov 2017