A foreign body may be removed through medical imaging methods, especially X-ray or ultrasound. Removing objects that are stuck in any part of the body is called foreign body removal or retrieval. Individuals may inhale or swallow a foreign body or may get one from an injury to almost any part of your body. Foreign body problems are usually seen in...
Does Cancer in the Liver Cause Pain?
In some, liver cancer may cause pain, particularly in the upper right area of the abdomen. In some, liver cancer may cause pain, particularly in the upper right area of the abdomen. Often people with liver cancer may experience pain accompanied by swelling or the formation of hard lumps felt in the right side of the abdomen. People may also...
Embryo vs. Fetus: The Stages of Pregnancy
Embryo vs. fetus week by week Share Your Story A developing baby is considered a fetus beginning in the 11th week of pregnancy. The terms embryo and fetus both refer to the developing baby inside the mother’s womb (uterus). The distinction between embryo and fetus is made based on gestational age. An embryo is the early stage of human development...
Epilepsy (Seizures): Learn about Facts and Treatments
Epilepsy facts* *Epilepsy Facts by John P. Cunha, DO, FACOE Epilepsy is a brain disorder in which clusters of nerve cells, or neurons, in the brain sometimes signal abnormally causing strange sensations, emotions, and behavior, or sometimes convulsions, muscle spasms, and loss of consciousness. Epilepsy is not contagious and is not caused by mental illness or mental retardation. Sometimes severe...
How Do You Get Rid of a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)?
How does a urinary tract infection happen? A urinary tract infection occurs when bacteria enter the urinary tract. Get rid of a urinary tract infection with medications, home care and alternative therapies. A urinary tract infection (UTI) develops when microbes enter the urinary tract. Bacteria, and often E.coli which lives in the bowel, is the most common cause of UTIs....
Drug Allergy Treatment, Definition, Test, Symptoms, Types & Relief
Facts you should know about drug allergies Share Your Story Allergic reactions are the hyper-immune response of our immune system to foreign (antigenic) substances. When certain foreign substances are introduced to the body, the immune system is triggered. (The immune system protects us from substances that may harm the body.) A hyper-immune response may result in allergic reaction symptoms. Medications...
Do Hypochondriacs Feel Real Symptoms?
What is hypochondria? Hypochondria is a real condition, with real symptoms of social or anxiety disorders and trauma or abuse. Everyone worries about their health sometimes, but some people experience more distress about their health issues than others. Hypochondria is a type of anxiety disorder that causes people to excessively worry about their health. People with hypochondria are informally called...
Encopresis in Children: Definition, Causes, Treatment & Prognosis
Facts you should know about elimination disorders in children Most kids with encopresis also have constipation. Constipation is defined as "a group of disorders associated with persistent, difficult, infrequent, or seemingly incomplete defecation without evidence of a structural or biochemical explanation." Constipation is a relatively common event estimated to be responsible for 3%-5% of all visits to a pediatrician's office....
Eosinophilic Fasciitis Treatment, Symptoms, Causes & Prognosis
What are eosinophils? Eosinophils are a particular type of white blood cells, usually representing a small percentage (less than 8% of the total white blood cell population) that are easily stained by eosin and other dyes; they have a characteristic double-lobed nucleus. The number of these cells (eosinophil count) increases in certain illnesses, including allergies, asthma, Addison's disease, sarcoidosis, parasite...
Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis): Signs, Treatment, and Causes
Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) facts Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) can lead to embarrassment. The only sign of excessive sweating is the presence of abundant moisture in the anatomical area affected. The presence of this moisture can predispose to skin infections. Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, is a common disorder. It can be localized to a particular anatomical area or maybe diffuse, involving much of...