Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a chronic disorder that affects the large intestine. Individuals with IBS can suffer from unpredictable pain or discomfort that can often be disabling. Fortunately, IBS is not a life-threatening disease and it can be managed daily by proper care such as healthy food choices.
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The liver is one of your body’s vital organs and its main functions are to digest and store nutrients from your food and to help remove harmful substances from your blood. It is important that you monitor your intake of sodium, sugar, fat and alcohol to keep your liver healthy.
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If you have low acid production in the stomach and you have a white tongue, you may be infected with Candida, which is a type of yeast. You can treat a Candida infection with a treatment consisting of probiotics and Betaine Hydrochloride, also called Betaine HCL.
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Itchy hands at night may be the result of several different skin conditions, some of which can seem worse in the evening or when you're trying to sleep.
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If you're pregnant or have experienced very fast weight loss, you're at risk for developing gallbladder sludge, according to Massachusetts General Hospital. This sludge, which accumulates in the bottom of your gallbladder, can cause more serious gallbladder problems.
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Your red blood cells carry oxygenated blood throughout the entire body. In apparently healthy adults, the red blood cells that pass through the lungs are between 95 and 100 percent saturated with oxygen. Each red blood cell is able to carry four molecules of oxygen.
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Many conditions can cause pain in the lower left side of the abdomen. According to The Merck Manuals Online Medical Library, the lower left side or quadrant of the abdomen is a common location for pain.
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Scabies is caused by a tiny mite called Sarcoptes scabiei. A scabies infection is transmitted either person to person or by contact with contaminated bedding or clothing. The mite burrows under your skin to lay its eggs.
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It can be distressing--and disgusting--when your baby vomits. You might think that continuing to offer her food is just asking for a repeat performance. However, babies can get dehydrated very quickly, so it is important to get your infant to continue to eat and drink so she doesn't get dehydrated.
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Bone bruising was a phenomenon that was not observed prior to magnetic resonance imaging, according to the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. Bone marrow edema and bone bruising appear the same on MRI.
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Human hair gets greasy when it is not washed enough, but some people naturally have oily scalps, even if they shampoo frequently. This can lead to a condition called seborrheic dermatitis, more commonly known as dandruff, according to the National Institutes of Health, or NIH.
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Lithium carbonate is a medication used frequently as a first line treatment for bipolar disorder. It is toxic in high doses. Toxic levels are more likely with kidney or heart disease, dehydration, or use of diuretic drugs or ACE inhibitors, a class of drugs often used for high blood pressure.
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Heartworms are microscopic parasites affecting canines, and are transmitted by mosquitoes. Heartgard Plus is a once-a-month beef-flavored chewable tablet containing the drugs ivermectin and pyrantal pamoate to prevent heartworms, and treat and control roundworms and hookworms.
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Fluid under the eyes causes puffiness and swelling. Although genetic factors and aging render some more susceptible to fluid retention than others, certain style factors and health conditions influence fluid accumulation under the eyes.
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Molds have several deleterious effects on human health. Pathogenic (disease-causing) molds gain access to the body in several ways, including through the foods we eat, through broken skin and the air we breathe.
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The gallbladder is a pear-shaped sac located under the liver on the upper right side of the abdomen, according to MayoClinic.com. The liver produces bile—a digestive fluid that aids in the digestion of fat—and the gallbladder stores it.
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During a typical monthly menstrual cycle, a woman ovulates and her uterine lining thickens to prepare for conception. If pregnancy does not occur, the built-up tissue of the uterine lining is shed with the menstrual flow and a new cycle begins.
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The oblique muscles make up 2 of the 4 abdominal muscle groups in the body and are separated into internal and external segments. These core muscles play an important role in many common activities, including sitting, standing and walking.
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The human body contains many thousands of different types of proteins. Each protein has its own job to do, such as clotting blood, regulating metabolism, and fighting off bacterial and viral infections. The total protein blood test measures the amount of all proteins found in the liquid part of the blood.
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Deep breathing can release stress and provide other noticeable health benefits. You will likely feel calmer after performing deep breathing exercises, and may trade feelings of anger or fear for a focused, relaxed state of mind.
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