Facts you should know about blood in the urine Picture of the urinary tract Blood in urine can sometimes be visible only with a microscope. Evaluating blood in urine requires consideration of the entire urinary tract. Tests used for the diagnosis of blood in urine may include a CT scan, cystoscopy, ultrasound, IVP, MRI, urine...
Facts you should know about blood in the urine Picture of the urinary tract Blood in urine can sometimes be visible only with a microscope. Evaluating blood in urine requires consideration of the entire urinary tract. Tests used for the diagnosis of blood in urine may include a CT scan, cystoscopy, ultrasound, IVP, MRI, urine...
What is a sinus infection vs. COVID-19 coronavirus? If you have symptoms like nasal congestion and swelling around the bridge of the nose and eyes, you may have a sinus infection. But if you are experiencing shortness of breath or chills along with other symptoms, you may have a COVID infection. As doctors and researchers...
What is COVID-19? COVD-19 is a contagious infectious illness that causes widespread symptoms. Diarrhea is one of the most relatively common but less well-known symptom of COVID-19. COVID-19 is highly infectious, even before people start to show symptoms. It also has a host of different symptoms that aren’t commonly recognized. Many cases of COVID-19 are...
What is a stroke? A stroke is a bleeding or clotting event that interferes with blood flow to the brain. An ischemic stroke is when blood vessels to the brain become clogged. A hemorrhagic stroke is when bleeding interferes with the brain's ability to function. A stroke is a medical condition where there is an...
What is thrush? Thrush is a fungal infection that occurs in the mouth and throat. You know if your baby has thrush if you notice white patches on your baby's mouth, tongue or throat. Other signs include fussiness or refusal to nurse or cracking or redness on the corners of your baby's mouth. Under normal...
What is scoliosis? Scoliosis treatment depends on several factors, including the age when you get your diagnosis and the severity of the curvature. Doctors may recommend surgery depending on your age and the angle of the curve. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine. The spine is the backbone and naturally has a curve, but...
What is an ovarian cyst? Most cysts are benign, go away on their own, and do not require treatment. If your cysts are persistent and begin to impact your quality of life, your doctor may want to perform surgery for ovarian cyst removal. Cysts are small fluid-filled sacs and can appear anywhere in your body....
What causes an adhesion? An adhesion is a band of scar tissue that develops between two organs or an organ and the abdominal wall. Adhesions are caused by incisions and certain medical conditions. An adhesion is a band of scar tissue that develops abnormally between two body organs or between an organ and the abdominal...
Anemia Anemia if not treated for a long period can lead to serious complications. These include heart failure, severe weakness and poor immunity. Anemia is a medical condition in which the person does not have enough red blood cells or RBCs. The RBCs in the blood carry iron a specialized protein called hemoglobin. Hemoglobin helps...