A bowel obstruction occurs when something blocks the intestines. The block can be partial or complete, and whatever material that is contained in the bowel can’t move past it. Though the cause can be mechanical, doctors also consider the bowel…
Earaches often begin due to an infection, but there are many other causes of ear pain. Sinus problems, blockages in the ear canal and even misalignments in the neck could also be the cause of chronic ear pain. An earache…
Bring up the subject and one word comes to mind: no. Within the last decade, bed bugs have become an epidemic in the United States. Once they invade your home they can be extremely difficult to get rid of. Bed…
Squamous cell cancer or squamous cell carcinoma is a form of cancer within the skin that starts in the squamous type cells. The outermost layer of the skin is called the epidermis, and the squamous cells are the flat thin…
Everyone gets a troublesome cough occasionally, but when does it become a serious health concern? A nagging cough is more than an uncomfortable inconvenience. It is not only disruptive to a good night’s sleep but, without treatment, it may also…
Whenever red blood cells in the body die, they release a chemical called bilirubin, which has a yellowish-orange tint to it. Usually, the liver quickly filters the bilirubin out of the body along with any other chemicals or impurities that…
Motion sickness is a condition that has a long tradition spanning over all kinds of travel. Records of motion sickness date back to Romans and even NASA has mentioned it. Motion sickness is not actually an illness. Shortly after travel…
The MCH test is a test that measures the amount of hemoglobin found in the red blood cell. The MCH stands for mean corpuscular hemoglobin. The hemoglobin protein transports oxygen from the lungs throughout the body and into the body’s…
Corns occur when areas of the skin harden or thicken into an uncomfortable, often mildly painful, mass. Although they are rarely serious, they are unsightly and cause discomfort. Corns typically develop on the hands, toes, and feet, as the body…
When a person does not get a normal night’s sleep, they run the risk of sleep deprivation. Sleep deprivation is where the body does not get enough total sleep. When someone has chronic sleep deprivation, they will experience a broad…