Bladder stones are hard formations of minerals and other elements in the urinary bladder. Bladder stones are very common in adults and may be formed due to mainly urological problems such as Bladder diverticulum, Neurogenic bladder, Enlarged...
Our eyes and the eyelids are the most sensitive organs in the body. The slightest of infections may cause irritation in the eyes, and subsequently impaired vision or partial or complete vision loss. There are several eye disorders that a...
One of the most common types of eye injuries involves the cornea, the protective film around the front of your eye. Any kind of contact with sand, dirt, dust, wood shavings, metal particles and even an edge of a piece of paper can scratch or...
Most of our foot problems arise due to oversight with regards to feet care. Corns, Cracked feet, and other feet ailments can be treated and are avoidable. Cracked heels are basically an indication that you are not paying enough attention to...
Hip pain can be quite troublesome and distressing for most people. It can make standing, sitting, walking and running all quite difficult. Sleeping can also become quite difficult as does lying down. One of the main causes of hip pain is said to...
Balanitis is a medical complication that affects male children and recent surveys have shown that as many as 7 in every 100 male children suffer from it. The condition is primarily the inflammation of the penis glans, or the tip of the penis....
Internal piles are hemorrhoids that develop within the anal passageway, above the dentate line. Because the visceral nerves above the dentate line normally only sense pressure, not pain, internal piles are usually painless. However, they can...
Diabetes or Diabetes mellitus is a type of nutritional disorder. This disorder is characterized by an abnormally high level of blood glucose and the excretion of the excess glucose through the urine. This condition arises from an absolute or...
Till a short while ago, several post-menopausal women used to take estrogen as a part of hormone therapy, to maintain the health of the brain. Estrogen was also used to prevent the chances of breast cancer and to reduce the risks of heart...
Triglycerides in the body are not a bad thing unless their levels are high. Triglycerides are the body's way of converting food into energy and saving it up for later use. Most people know that they get a triglyceride reading along with their...