What is Sinus Headache? Ever felt the deep and dull pain in the forehead and front part of head which worsens on leaning over or bending down? A throbbing headache usually experienced soon after waking up which gets better by afternoon? This type of headache is usually caused as a side-effect to Para nasal Sinusitis, a condition resulting in the inflammation of the Para nasal sinuses in the nasal region. It occurs mainly due to infection in the airspaces within the facial bones. Now let us have a look at what is sinus headache and the signs or symptoms associated with it. The air-filled, bony cavities in the head linked [...]
Diseases and Conditions
Cloudy Urine
by on 06. Dec, 2010 in Diseases and Conditions
What does cloudy urine mean ? Normally, urine color is pale yellow or straw to amber. The color of the urine can have a wide variety of colors and are affected by many factors such as the blood in the urine (hematuria), changes in the hydration status, ingestion of a certain foods (due to food coloring) or medications (such as Vitamin B can make the urine turn green) taken and certain diseases. A change in the normal color of the urine can mean a lot of things and warrants possible disease that the person may be experiencing Changes in the color and clarity of the urine can be worrisome at [...]
Distended Stomach Causes
by on 30. Nov, 2010 in Diseases and Conditions
A distended stomach or abdominal distention is a condition due to gas in the intestine. This is because of eating fibrous rich foods such as fruits and vegetables like beans and dairy products especially to individuals who are lactose intolerant. Apart from that, it can also happen because of fluid accumulation in the abdomen and other medical problems. A distended stomach may also mean that the person is not ill but he or she just gained weight, a woman having premenstrual syndrome or PMS, pregnant or an unconscious swallowing of air. Distended stomach causes Causes of Distended stomach include: Excessive eating Sleeping and then unconsciously swallower air or aerophagia Dyspepsia [...]
Kidney Stone
by on 09. Nov, 2010 in Diseases and Conditions
Kidney Stones A kidney stone is a solid piece of material that is stuck in the kidney originating from the substances in the urine. Most of the kidney stones can be eliminated by urine but sometimes, these kidney stones become bigger and gets stuck in the urinary tract, block the urine and can cause great pain. Sometimes, this can cause and infect the urinary system. In that case, seeing the doctor is the best solution. Causes of Kidney Stones What causes kidney stones involves many factors: Heredity – familial tendencies will always play a role in most disease or condition. Some families may be predisposed to having high levels of [...]
Cretinism
by on 03. Nov, 2010 in Diseases and Conditions
Cretinism Definition Cretinism is a medical condition where the physical and mental growth gets severely stunted due to untreated congenital hypothyroidism (congenital deficiency of thyroid hormones), usually due to maternal hypothyroidism during fetal life or infancy. Around 1 in 4000 babies is affected by cretinism. Girls are more commonly affected. Iodine is an important part of the diet to avoid crenitism. This problem is said to be sporadic or endemic. When the condition is not treated, in the early years of life, delayed growth is very evident. Soon enough, there is delayed puberty and maturation of bones. In women, this can cause infertility or inability to bear a child. Cretinism types [...]
Atelectasis
by on 26. Oct, 2010 in Diseases and Conditions
Atelectatis Definition What is atelectasis? This is a condition wherein there is a collapse on a part of a lung or all parts of the lung. This is because the gas exchange within the alveoli is lacking due to the fluid buildup in the lungs. This is commonly detected by doing chest x-rays and other radiological studies. The usual age for a person having atelectasis is at 60 years old. The gender and race is not affected by this condition. This problem has both acute and chronic atelectasis. Acute Atelectasis is most common in postoperative complications when a person is having chest or abdominal surgery. Atelectasis can also occur due [...]
Stiff Neck Pain
by on 21. Oct, 2010 in Diseases and Conditions
What is Stiff Neck ? Stiff Neck Definition Stiff neck is a condition wherein there is limited movement in the neck area often because of neck muscle pain or cramps. This is a non-specific term for neck sprain, pulled neck, stiff neck headache. This can also be an adverse reaction to problems or pain from the shoulder, jaw, hear of upper arms. In most cases, this condition has nothing to worry about and it does not really require immediate medical attention and most people can experience stiff neck one in a while. Stiff Neck Causes There are many causes of stiff neck or neck strains Muscle strain or tension is [...]
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