A bowel blockage or obstruction refers to a partial or complete blockage of your intestine that prevents solids, fluids and gas from moving through as they normally would. A bowel blockage can happen in either the small or large intestine.
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Cracks at the corners of your mouth, a chronic inflammatory condition medically known as angular cheilitis or perleche, can be painful, unsightly and embarrassing. Although these cracks may look and feel dry, dry skin is not the cause of cheilitis, and applying moisturizer may make matters worse.
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Low blood sugar during the night can be a concern for people with diabetes, especially those on insulin. A 2003 study published in "Diabetes Care" investigated the impact of snack composition on nightly blood sugars in adults with Type 1 diabetes.
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Salicylic acid and retinol are medications that can help clear acne. According to Elle magazine, dermatologist Jenny Kim says that while salicylic acid works to kill pimple-causing bacteria, retinol removes the upper layers of skin to get rid of pimples and scars and smooth your overall complexion.
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Pesticides, which are any substance intended to prevent or destroy pests, are used to protect food from bacteria, weeds, mold, insects and rodents.
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Hair loss is not only a man's dilemma. In fact, genetics and other factors play a role in women's hair loss. According to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), women's hair loss is primarily found on the top and sides of the scalp, compared with men's hair loss, which starts at the hairline.
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A stroke occurs when an artery in the brain is either blocked or hemorrhages, seeping blood into the brain. According to the National Stroke Association, stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States but is the principal cause of disability in adults.
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Benzedrine is another name for amphetamine and dexamphetamine. This is a highly addictive drug that was once the popular base of appetite suppressants sold over-the-counter in drug stores.
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A collapsed lung is a condition called pneumothorax. The condition of a collapsed lung occurs when air gets into the space between the lungs and the chest wall. This air leaks from the lung and creates pressure against the lung. This pressure can cause the lung to collapse.
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White blood cells, or leukocytes, are the cells your body uses to fight off infections. There are different types of white blood cell, each responsible for fighting different microbes. For example, neutrophils help fight off bacterial infections, while lymphocytes increase during viral illnesses.
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Pearl cream, also called mother of pearl cream or concha de nacar, has a history that dates back to the Ming Dynasty of ancient China and Pre-Columbian cultures of the Inca Empire. NaturalWonders.
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Neurontin, or gabapentin, is a medication that is commonly used to control partial seizures in epileptic patients. This medication increases the amount of GABA, which is a chemical that slows down nerve conduction in the brain.
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Skin cancer, the most common type of cancer, results from the abnormal and uncontrollable growth of skin cells. Skin cancers can affect many parts of the body, such as the trunk, legs, arms and face and most often affect areas exposed to the sun.
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Psychiatrists and doctors may prescribe the generically named medication mirtazapine for the treatment of mental depression. It is known by the brand name Remeron in the United States, and Australians buy it with the brand name Axit.
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A dry, hacking cough is a symptom associated with several different illnesses and allergies. Treating the underlying cause can help relieve the dry, hacking cough over time but when the illness is viral, medicines can't kill the infection.
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Most women have an idea of when they should expect their next period, but there is always a possibility that it may come earlier than anticipated. Periods come every 23 to 35 days, but a woman may be irregular and start her period early one month and late the next, according to the website 34 Menopause Symptoms.
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Infant bowel habits and characteristics change quite abruptly during the first few months of life. By about four-months of age a baby may have diapers frequently consisting of soft, liquid or solid stools. A breastfed baby will pass watery or seedy stools that have minimal shape. These are not signs of diarrhea.
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Every cell of the human body requires energy to perform the metabolic functions that sustain life. Glucose is a small, simple sugar that serves as a primary fuel for energy production, especially for the brain, muscles and several other body organs and tissues.
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Follicle stimulating hormone or FSH is one of the most important hormones in a woman's reproductive health, according to Just Mommies, a website devoted to providing accurate fertility information to women. FSH is produced by the pituitary gland and needed for ovulation to occur.
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Foot neuropathy is a fairly common problem faced by diabetics. Neuropathy causes tingling, numbness and eventual loss of feeling in fingers and toes. Diabetics with foot neuropathy lose sensation in their toes and the soles of their feet.
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