What is a broken bone (fracture)? Readers Comments 1 Share Your Story Picture of Bone Fracture Bones make up the skeleton of the body. They allow us the ability to interact with our environment and lift out body up against gravity. Bones are attachment points for muscles which allows us to run, jump, sit, kneel, grasp, and lift. Bones also...
Vaginal Bleeding (Spotting) Causes & Treatment
Vaginal bleeding definition and facts Picture of the female reproductive system Normal vaginal bleeding is the periodic blood flow from the uterus. Normal vaginal bleeding is also called menorrhea. The process by which menorrhea occurs is called menstruation. In order to determine whether bleeding is abnormal, and its cause, the doctor must answer three questions: Is the woman pregnant? What...
Diarrhea Causes, Medicine, Treatment, Home Remedies
Facts you should know about diarrhea Diarrhea food – Citrus Fruits with High Fiber Diarrhea is an increase in the frequency of bowel movements, an increase in the looseness of stool or both. Diarrhea is caused by increased secretion of fluid into the intestine, reduced absorption of fluid from the intestine or rapid passage of stool through the intestine. Symptoms...
Anal Fissure: Treatment, Symptoms, Natural Remedies & Medications
What should I know about anal fissures? Picture of Anus What is an anal fissure? An anal fissure is a cut or tear occurring in the anus (the opening through which stool passes out of the body) that extends upwards into the anal canal. Fissures are a common condition of the anus and anal canal and are responsible for 6%...
Types of Broken Bones: Symptoms, Treatment, Healing & Surgery
What is a broken bone (fracture)? Readers Comments 1 Share Your Story Picture of Bone Fracture Bones make up the skeleton of the body. They allow us the ability to interact with our environment and lift out body up against gravity. Bones are attachment points for muscles which allows us to run, jump, sit, kneel, grasp, and lift. Bones also...
How Do You Know if Your Child Has Appendicitis?
What is appendicitis? If your child has appendicitis they may exhibit sudden abdominal pain, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, excessive gas or inability to pass gas, fever, diarrhea or constipation. The appendix is a small organ joined to the large intestine and located in the lower right of the abdomen. People used to think the appendix served no useful...
How Do I Know if My Back Pain Is Kidney Related?
Where does your back hurt if you have a kidney infection? Unlike the classical back pain due to muscle or bone involvement, which typically affects the lower back, kidney pain is felt higher up and at a greater depth. Kidney infection or pyelonephritis is a medical condition in which one or both kidneys get infected. A person has two kidneys...
How Do You Know When a Bruise Is Serious?
A bruise may take up to 2-3 weeks to fade away You may need to consult a doctor when the bruise is serious. A serious bruise means: The bruised area is large The bruise appeared unprovoked or without any injury The bruise shows no signs of healing even after a week The bruise is increasing in size More bruises start...
How Can You Tell if You Have a Kidney Infection? 9 Symptoms
9 Symptoms of kidney infection The infection can spread from the kidneys through the blood causing widespread infection in the body called sepsis. Kidney infection or pyelonephritis is a serious medical condition in which there is an infection of one or both the kidneys. If you have a kidney infection you may experience the following symptoms: Pain is generally felt...
How Can I Replace Eggs In A Cake?
Replace eggs in a cake Eggs are added to a cake to give it a structure and its fluffy texture. Eggs are added to a cake to give it a structure and its fluffy texture. Eggs, when added to the cake have the following function: They act as binders by combining ingredients and holding them together. They trap air pockets...