Slow chronic kidney disease with careful food choices
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CKD is often progressive over time, possible leading to kidney failure with the only treatment options being dialysis or a kidney transplant.
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What does a Spleen do?
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The spleen is an organ that sits on the left upper quarter of the abdomen. The spleen commonly lies under the ninth to the twelve rib, next to the stomach and pancreas. One of the major functions of the spleen is to filter the blood of old and dying red blood cells. The spleen also stores platelets that normally help in blood coagulation and clotting.
Read MoreWhat is Pharyngitis?
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Pharyngitis is caused by swelling in the back of the throat between the tonsils and the larynx. It most often occurs during cold and flu seasons when viral infections are prevalent. It usually spreads between people by breathing in bacteria or viruses that are spread in the air, or by touching surfaces or objects that have been exposed with germs.
Read MoreCommon signs of liver damage
/Jaundice. Jaundice is a yellowish discoloration of the skin, eyes, and sometimes inside the mouth. It is one of the most common signs of an unhealthy liver and may even indicate liver disease. It is caused by a buildup of bilirubin inside the body. The liver normally processes and excretes bilirubin in bile. But when the liver isn’t functioning properly, the bilirubin builds up in the body. Bilirubin is produced when red blood cells are being broken down, which is a normal process in the body. When red blood cells are broken down excessively, jaundice can occur. This can happen even when the liver is functioning normally.
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Vaginal Yeast Infections
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A vaginal yeast infection is a fungal infection. The most common type of fungus to cause yeast infections is Candida albicans. It often causes symptoms such as discharge, irritation, and intense itchiness of the vagina. A vaginal yeast infection is also known as vaginal candidiasis. About three out of every four women will develop a vaginal yeast infection at some point in their lifetimes.
Read MoreHealth Tips For Those Living With Chronic Disease
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Chronic illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease and fibromyalgia or autoimmune diseases can affect every aspect of your life, if you let it. Oftentimes, people diagnosed with a lifelong disease can become quite depressed and psychologically speaking, not well. The important thing is to stay positive and continue living your life. Now, obviously this is easier said than done, but it can really help you feel like you're living in your normal day-to-day. Here are some tips to improve your lifestyle in spite of this diagnosis.
Read MoreWhat are Ewing tumors?
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Ewing tumors are a family of tumors which are a group of cancers that start in the bones or nearby soft tissues. Each type of Ewing tumor shares some similarities in either look or behavior. These tumors can develop at any age, but they are most common in the early teen years. Key statistics for Ewing tumors:
Read MoreWhat Are The Symptoms Of Rhinophyma
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Rhinophyma is a skin condition that is characterized by a large, swollen, red and bulbous or bumpy nose. It is actually the advanced form of acne rosacea, which is known to cause red swelling and inflammation on the face, neck and scalp. The condition is actually much more common than one might think, as about 13 million people in the U.S. have rosacea and could potentially develop rhinophyma.
Read MoreLearning About Retinoblastoma
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Simply put, retinoblastoma is a rare malignant tumor of the retina that most commonly affects young children. It is a cancer of the eye that starts in the retina, and although considered an early childhood cancer, it can occur (rarely) in adults as well. This type of eye cancer effects the retina, as mentioned, which is the part of the eye that is responsible for sensing light and sending images of what you see to the brain. The layer of nerve tissue that makes up the retina sends signals of the light it senses through the optic nerve to the brain. It is in the brain that these signals are translated into the images we ultimately see.
Read MoreWhat It Means To Have A Prolapsed Bladder
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Under normal conditions, a woman’s bladder is held in place by a net of pelvic floor muscles and connective tissues. When these muscles and tissues stretch and weaken, it allows the bladder to “drop” or prolapse through this net or wall. A prolapsed bladder is one in which the bladder decends into the vagina following the deterioration of the vaginal wall. A proposed bladder is also known an as a cystocele or a fallen bladder. The bladder itself is the hollow organ in the pelvis that serves as a storage unit for our urine. This urine is filtered from the body through the kidneys and makes its way down to the bladder.
Read MoreWhat is gout?
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Gout is a type of arthritis that is caused by too much uric acid in the body. Too much uric in the body occurs for two reasons: when the body produces an excess amount of uric acid or when the kidneys fail to get rid of the proper amount of it. When uric acid builds up in the body, it builds up within the fluid that surrounds the joints. This eventually causes severe joint pain and inflammation and most often affects the big toe, heels, ankles, knees, fingers, wrists, and elbows. This can later lead to kidney stones and lumps of uric acid crystals under the skin. About five out of 1,000 people in the U.S. have gout.
Read MoreBrain Tumors: Symptoms and Risk Factors
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The brain and spinal cord make up the central nervous system. The central nervous system is where all the functions including body movement, speech, and thought processes are produced and are controlled.
Read MoreLearning about Brain Tumors
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Brain tumors generally fall into two groups, primary brain tumors, and secondary brain tumors. The main difference between the two are where they stem from.
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