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 […]
Arrhythmia is a condition in which the heart does not beat normally. For example, it may be beating fast during the resting period or not beating in a regular pattern. This condition may range from harmless to severe, sometimes with signs and sometimes without them. In certain situations, arrhythmia may represent a serious heart problem, […]
Brain cancer occurs when the cells in or around the brain become abnormal and spread. Sometimes, this can cause a tissue mass to originate in the organ, called a primary brain tumor. When cancer from other body parts spreads to the brain and causes a tumor, it is called a secondary or metastatic brain tumor. […]
Black eye is used to refer to the bruising of the tissues surrounding the eye, leading to swelling and discoloration. In most cases, the sensory organ is not affected, rather, there is an injury on the face. It is known as the black eye because of the dark bluish color developing around the eye as […]
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a condition wherein fluid builds up in the tiny air sacs in the lungs and fills them. This fluid accumulation prevents enough oxygen from reaching the body parts, making breathing difficult for patients. Most people with ARDS are already injured or are hospitalized due to any health condition. Keep […]
Aphasia is a condition that impairs an individual’s ability to communicate through language. It is caused by damage to the brain, specifically in the areas responsible for speech processing. Aphasia can be a frustrating and isolating condition for those affected. Still, with proper diagnosis and treatment, many people with this condition can improve their communication […]
White blood cells of the immune system produce antibodies, which are defensive proteins. They protect the body against pathogens that cause disease or infection, such as viruses and bacteria. Some antibodies can occasionally mistakenly attack the body’s cells, called autoantibodies. Immunoglobulins that targets a cell’s nucleus explicitly is called antinuclear antibody. Most people have autoantibodies […]
Blood accounts for about 8% of normal body weight and has an important role in how organ systems function. It circulates throughout the vascular system and offers the organs nutrients, oxygen, antibodies, and hormones. The condition wherein blood cells start to divide in an uncontrolled manner is called blood cancer. It starts in the bone […]