Different types of cancer can occur in the region of the chest, or thoracic cavity, according to the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center. Cancer can occur in the chest wall, causing pain due to tumors. Lung cancer is also a very common form of chest cancer.
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Knee pain is a common complaint in active children who tend to suffer repeated trauma to the legs. But trauma is not the only reason for children to complain of knee pain--it can also be a symptom of a more serious condition.
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Traditionally, unattractive shoes were the only answer for people seeking relief from the misery of heel pain. Now the best walking shoes aimed at alleviating heel pain are also quite stylish. Look for shoes with proper arch support, stability and good shock absorption to reduce the risk of heel pain.
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Head congestion is an annoying side effect from a cold or flu. When a virus attacks, the nasal passages swell and produce mucus. This results in congestion. Nasal congestion, sometimes called sinusitis, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center, or UMMC, is not usually dangerous.
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The different organs of the body each have their own energetic signatures, according to Traditional Chinese Medicine, or TCM. This means that particular habits and emotions negatively affect each organ.
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Stuttering is a type of speech disorder in which the stutterer tends to repeat a word or part of a word. Stuttering sometimes includes jaw clenching or a rapid eye blinking. Stuttering tends to be worse in public situations that create anxiety, such as giving a speech.
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People with chronic nasal congestion due to infection or allergies can find relief from symptoms through the use of a sinus rinse. A sinus rinse, also called nasal irrigation, is a technique in which a salt solution is passed through the nasal passageways to clear mucus and congestion.
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The patella, or knee cap, is designed to track in a special groove of the knee called the femoral notch, or trochlea. As the knee bends and straightens, the patella glides through this groove, creating a leverage element that assists with these movements.
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While most people are more concerned about their blood pressure being too high, an abnormally low blood pressure can also cause problems. Normal blood pressure is less than 120/80 mmHg, but a level less than 90/60 is generally considered too low.
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The human body is composed of thousands of different types of cells that carry out a wide range of specialized functions and work together to maintain optimal health and physical function.
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Massage after breast augmentation surgery can help speed healing of the incision and help produce the best outcome. Whether massage is advisable after breast augmentation surgery depends on the type of implant used and your physician's preference. Not all cosmetic surgeons recommend massage.
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A painful, burning sensation in your chest, right behind the breastbone, could be heartburn, which is caused by a backup of your stomach contents into the food tube, or esophagus. Many people experience heartburn from time to time -- but if this occurs frequently, you may have gastroesophageal reflux disease.
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The Epilepsy Foundation states that each year, 300,000 people have their first seizure, a brain condition in which patients have abnormal electrical activity. When a seizure interferes with the brain's electrical activity, it disrupts normal communication between the brain and the body.
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Liver disease is the 12th leading cause of death in America, according to a 2011 report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (1). The liver is the largest internal organ in the human body and works hard to efficiently purify blood, store vitamins, produce immune factors and aid in digestion (2).
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Strep throat, which causes a painful, scratchy sore throat, affects people of all ages. Most sore throats are caused by a virus and typically resolve on their own, but strep throat results from a bacterial infection of the throat and requires prompt treatment.
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Your guide to how the 2016 elections will directly impact the health of Americans across the nation.
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Doctors order a saline-infusion sonogram, or SIS -- also known as a sonohysterogram, SHG or water ultrasound -- as a diagnostic tool to check for problems inside the uterus.
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The National Library of Medicine (NLM) reports that there are over 1 billion colds in the United States per year, with children averaging 3 to 8 colds per year. Sinus infections are a common complication of colds. The sinuses are spaces of air created by the bones of the skull.
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If your baby has fallen on her shoulder or received a blow to her clavicle, it’s possible for her to end up with a partially or completely dislocated shoulder. This happens when the humerus bone in the upper arm comes out of its socket, tearing or stretching the muscles and ligaments.
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Some signs that a man has a penile yeast infection and needs a prompt visit to the doctor include, but are not limited to, constipation, bad breath, bloating, indigestion, frequent intestinal gas, frequent diarrhea, very loose stools, sexual dysfunction, irritability, mood swings, fatigue or lack of energy, memory loss
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