An anal fissure is a gash in the moist and thin tissue that lines the anal opening. It causes pain and itching and may also bleed during bowel movements. The most common occasion when an anal fissure occurs is when you pass hard stools, which is usual in infants because they pass hardened feces. With […]
Professional businesses aiming for growth know that employees are their most vital asset. They believe that investing in their employees and keeping them happy will benefit the organization in the long run. One way to ensure your workforce is content is to offer them health benefits. Doing so can boost workers’ morale and indirectly contribute […]
An ankle dislocation can occur due to the abnormal separation of the bones of the joints in the ankle. In simple words, it can be said that it is a condition when the bones in the ankles have moved out of their correct places, and it can cause swelling, pain, and bruising. The good news […]
Anemia is a condition in which your red blood cell count is low and your tissues and organs don’t get enough oxygen. It is a vitamin B12 deficiency which causes the body to produce abnormally large red blood cells. Due to their size, they are unable to function properly leading to anemia and other health […]
The lymphatic system consists of tissues and organs producing, storing, and carrying white blood cells that fight infections. Cancers that begin in the lymphatic system are called lymphomas. The condition can be categorized as Hodgkin lymphoma, which moves steadily from one lymph node group to another, or non-Hodgkin lymphoma, which spreads erratically. Hodgkin’s lymphoma is […]
The condition known as alpha thalassemia is hereditary. It is passed down genetically from one or both parents. With thalassemia, one’s body produces less hemoglobin than usual. The two main subtypes of thalassemia are alpha and beta. Each type has an impact on a unique gene. Alpha thalassemia is a condition where one or more […]
Influenza, also called the flu, is a common infection of the nose, throat, and lungs. It is caused by a virus, more commonly during winter. The disease can be transmitted from person to person and sometimes have serious outcomes, especially for people above 65 years, newborn babies, and people with chronic illnesses. Understanding the causes […]
A clot caused by a pulmonary embolism prevents blood from flowing through a lung artery. The blood clot typically originates in a deep leg vein and goes to the lung. Pulmonary embolism can be fatal because one or more clots prevent blood from reaching the lungs. However, prompt treatment significantly reduces the risk of death. […]
An aneurysm is a bulge in an artery—a broad blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to different parts of the body. When the artery wall wears out, the force of the blood can lead to a bulge or aneurysm. The swelling can develop in any vessels of any part of the body, […]