Internal bleeding definition and facts Internal bleeding may occur in many areas of the body and may cause significant local inflammation and pain. If enough bleeding occurs, the person may go into shock. Symptoms and signs of internal bleeding depend on where the bleeding is coming from, but may include: Headache Stiff neck Confusion Stroke...
Fish odor syndrome (trimethylaminuria) facts* *Fish odor syndrome (trimethylaminuria) facts Medically Edited by: Charles P. Davis, MD, PhD Fish odor syndrome (trimethylaminuria) is a genetic disease; symptoms are often present from birth. Fish odor syndrome is characterized by an offensive body odor and the smell of rotting fish due to the excessive excretion of trimethylaminuria...
What is first aid? Readers Comments 1 Share Your Story https://images.emedicinehealth.com/images/article/main_image/first-aid-kit.jpg First aid is when you tend to an injured or sick person in need of urgent medical assistance. First aid applies to a broad range of medical situations, which includes specific knowledge and skills (for example, what to do for each type of injury or...
Strawberries are one of the most popular berries in America. Strawberries are one of the most popular berries in America. They are rich in antioxidants and fibers that can help keep your tummy healthy. From the animal experiments conducted so far, strawberries seem to be good for your stomach. As compared to other organs, the...
What is anemia? Each case of anemia has an underlying cause and treatments address those specifically. Anemia can happen in people of all ages and from all ethnicities at any point in their lives. Anemia is a blood disorder. It’s the most common blood disorder in America, affecting 3 million people in the U.S. Your...
Deep brain stimulation introduction Deep brain stimulation (or DBS) is a way to inactivate parts of the brain that cause Parkinson’s disease and its associated symptoms without purposefully destroying the brain. In deep brain stimulation, electrodes are placed in the thalamus (to treat essential tremor and multiple sclerosis) or in the globus pallidus (for Parkinson’s...
Addison’s disease facts* *Addison’s Disease Facts by John P. Cunha, DO, FACOE Addison’s disease, also called adrenal insufficiency, or hypocortisolism, occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormone cortisol and, in some cases, the hormone aldosterone. Addison’s disease is an endocrine or hormonal disorder characterized by weight loss, muscle weakness, fatigue,...
Cystocele facts* *Cystocele (Fallen Bladder) Facts by John P. Cunha, DO, FACOE A cystocele occurs when the wall between a woman’s bladder and her vagina weakens and allows the bladder to droop into the vagina. Symptoms of a cystocele include urine leakage and incomplete emptying of the bladder. Causes of cystocele include muscle straining during...
Arsenic facts Arsenic is an element (metalloid) that can combine with organic and inorganic substances. Inorganic arsenic is arsenic alone or combined with inorganic substances that are very toxic to most biologic systems, including humans. Organic arsenic is arsenic combined with organic substances and may be non-toxic or far less toxic to many biologic systems...
What is cleidocranial dysplasia? Readers Comments 1 Share Your Story Cleidocranial dysplasia is a condition that primarily affects the development of the bones and teeth. What are the symptoms and signs of cleidocranial dysplasia? Readers Comments 2 Share Your Story Signs and symptoms of cleidocranial dysplasia can vary widely in severity, even within the same...