Appendix Definition In human anatomy, the appendix is part of the human digestive system. It is a finger-like, 3-4 inch organ where the small intestine and large intestine meet and is located in the lower right of the abdomen. Appendix Location If the abdomen is divided in four regions such as the Right Upper quadrant, Right Lower quadrant, Left Upper quadrant, Right upper quadrant thus the appendix is basically located at the Right Lower quadrant (RLQ). Picture : Appendix Location Image source : ADAM Inc Vermiform Appendix Appendix is also known as vermiform appendix. It can be also called as cecal appendix. Vermiform appendix comes from a latin word that [...]
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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 [...]
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 [...]
Root Canal Treatment and Procedure
by on 27. Oct, 2010 in Dental Disorders
Dental Root Canal Procedure Having some problem on our teeth cannot be avoided. In this case, there are many dental procedures to maintain our teeth’s completeness. One way to do so is the root canal procedure. Our tooth has two parts mainly the crown which is the one visible on the mouth and the root which is embedded in the bone. Relatively, our tooth structure has a space called the pulp chamber which is connected to the tip of the root through narrow canal which is further known as the root canal. The pulps in the chamber could have diseases that could lead to tooth problems and these can be [...]
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 [...]
Fatty Liver Disease
by on 12. Oct, 2010 in Diseases and Conditions
What is Fatty Liver? Definition Fatty liver is a disease where in large triglyceride fats or fats from animals and vegetable oil are accumulated in the cells of the liver. The deposition happens through a process called steatosis or fatty degeneration wherein there is an abnormal retention of lipids in the cell. This disease is also called as fatty liver disease and the condition is reversible. Many people associate liver diseases with excessive alcohol intake but there are cases wherein the fatty liver disease is not due to alcoholism but instead due to insulin resistance and some gastro-intestinal problems. This is called the non-alcoholic fatty liver disease or NAFLD. Research [...]
Liver Pain
by on 17. Sep, 2010 in Diseases and Conditions
Liver Location The largest gland which is a detoxifier of the human body, the liver is located at the right side of the abdomen just underneath the ribs and the diaphragm separating the abdomen and the chest. This organ is the largest player of the various metabolisms taking place in the body and aids in storage of glycogen after conversion from glucose, disintegration of the red blood corpuscles, hormone secretion, blood sugar regulation, synthesis of plasma proteins and finally the in the elimination of toxins from the body. What is Liver Pain? Any kind of discomfort or pain in the right side of the abdomen, most precisely beneath the rib [...]
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