People who have a low blood platelet count have a condition called thrombocytopenia. Platelets are the tiny, plate-shaped bodies in the blood that help it to clot when the body receives an injury. They actually form clumps, stop up the…
Area of Injury: Other
There is nothing like a strained muscle or tendon to remind you that every part of your body is connected. When you have a serious injury, it is amazing (although painful) to recognize how a small twitch of a finger can require muscles all through your body. To help you get back to twitching without pain, we have assembled information on a number of conditions. Reading these articles should help you determine the nature of your injury, and give you some advice about potential treatments, and ways to get you back to full productivity. Remember, these are supplementary resources to be used in consultation with a doctor. We have lots of great ideas, but without the guidance of a professional, even the best ideas will not be as effective as the right treatment. By applying a little caution, you can be back to normal faster than you expect!
The human body has two kidneys that are responsible for filtering waste out of the blood. Usually, they each have a smooth, curved shape, which makes them easy to identify. However, if a person has a condition called polycystic kidney…
Premenstrual syndrome is referred to as PMS, and it’s an acronym everyone dreads. From unexpected mood swings to cramps to feeling under the weather, it’s rare that this is a time of good cheer. The good news is that most…
Ovarian cancer is one of the deadliest and most insidious of cancers affecting women today. Some women are genetically predisposed to it; those who have a family history of ovarian cancer should be especially vigilant about their gynecological health. Unfortunately,…
Calcium is of great importance for a healthy body as it helps the standard functionality of the organs; cells, muscles, and nerves. Too much of calcium results in a health condition known as Hypercalcemia. Hypercalcemia is a medical condition where…
A small sac of fluid on the skin is a blister. A blister could be filled with plasma, pus, or blood. Blisters occur on the top-most layers of skin and can be caused by chemicals, cold, heat or friction. Blisters…
Human giardia is an unpleasant illness. Giardia is a type of parasite that lives in the gut. Giardia, also known as giardiasis, it one of the most common parasitic infections. Although it is more common in third-world countries and areas…
Alpha lipoic acid, or ALA, is an antioxidant that occurs naturally in the body. Antioxidants are protective agents that fight against free radicals in the body, which are thought to cause the ravages of aging. Alpha lipoic acid is also…
The abdomen presents a unique challenge when making a medical diagnosis. It contains many vital organs of varying densities as well as muscle and bone. Exploratory surgery will allow a doctor to see what is going on inside, but also…
Whenever there is a serious injury to the skin that goes untreated, an abscess can form from the resulting infection. That means that pus fills up underneath the skin until it swells into a large pocket. Then, it breaks free,…