A hematocrit test is a blood test performed to evaluate the percentage of red blood cells in the blood. The function of red blood cells is to carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. Blood contains erythrocytes, white blood cells, platelets, and a liquid called plasma. If the Hct (Hematocrit) level […]
Rashes are noticeable changes in the color and texture of one’s skin, leaving the affected areas itchy, bumpy, scaly, or irritated. These rashes can be local of several different forms and affect a body part or a larger area. Multiple factors can cause rashes, and these can appear cracked, dry, moist, smooth, blistered, or bumpy. […]
A heart rhythm abnormality or atrial fibrillation occurs when there are issues with the heart’s electrical system. Typically, the heart’s electricity travels from the atria or the top chambers to the ventricles or the bottom chambers, ensuring regular contractions. However, in atrial fibrillation, there is haphazard electricity flow. Consequently, the heartbeats are rapid and irregular. […]
Known as congestive heart failure, heart failure occurs when the heart muscles do not pump blood as well as they should. Because of heart failure, the blood backs up and causes fluid build-up in the lungs. It results in shortness of breath. About six million people in the country experience heart failure and over 870000 […]
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic condition that can cause multiple issues such as impulsive behavior, hyperactivity, and attention deficiency. The disorder is most common in children, and problems generally continue until adulthood. Children suffering from this condition often struggle with school performance, maintaining relationships, and low confidence. As this condition affects millions of children, […]
When an abnormal protein called amyloid builds up in the organs and tissues, it causes amyloidosis. The build-up impacts the organ’s shape and function. Some organs typically affected by this include the spleen, liver, kidneys, heart, digestive tract, and nervous system. It is a rare but severe health disorder and can result in life-threatening organ […]
Over 80,000 people in our country are diagnosed with bladder cancer every year. In this form of cancer, malignant cells develop in the bladder tissues and spread to other body areas with time. Anyone can get bladder cancer, but some factors increase the risk. Therefore, learning about the symptoms, causes, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment […]
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition resulting in extreme mood swings. Some older terms for the condition are bipolar disease and maniac depression. Unfortunately, bipolar disorder is not rare. In America, about 2.8 percent of people have been diagnosed with it. Even though there is no definite cure for the disease, some treatments and […]
Anorexia is a condition characterized as an eating disorder, wherein the patients develop a distorted idea of weight. Simply put, this is a condition resulting in a phobia of gaining weight. This causes the affected people to take measures to lose weight drastically. It causes the patient’s body weight to drop drastically due to lack […]