Heat Rash in a Newborn
Heat rash which is also known as prickly rash may manifest in form of tiny red bumps that normally occur in newborn babies. This happens because their sweat glands are…
Sweat Smells like Vinegar
Sweating is a process that helps in regulation of body temperature as well as getting rid of waste matter. Sweat by itself is odorless. It becomes smelly when bacteria naturally…
How to tell if it is Kidney Pain or Back Pain
Kidney pain and back pain can sometimes be difficult to distinguish and often confusing. However, there are ways in which you can zero into which kind of pain, you are…
Klinefelter Syndrome
Klinefelter’s syndrome is a disorder that arises when an error occurs during cell division, leading to retention of two or more X chromosomes in newborn males. A person affected by…
How Do You Know If You Need Your Tonsils Removed?
Millions of people across the world undergo tonsillectomy annually. If you are experiencing one or more of the following problems, you might consider talking with your doctor about tonsil removal:…
Decortication of Lung
When the immune system reacts to a threat inside cavities, it sometimes delivers a viscous fluid to the affected region. The fluid, which contains soluble fibers, spreads over the target…
Scalloped Tongue
The occurence of unusual dents on the sides of a tongue is medically referred to as a scalloped tongue. These dent marks typically form because of excess force of the…
When Protein Levels in Urine Exceed the Normal Range
The body dispels excess urine from the body via urine. Thus, urine normally has some proteins content, but it is usually very low. Normal protein levels in urine range between…
Guillain Barre Syndrome
Guillain Barre Syndrome is an autoimmune disease, wherein the body's immune system erroneously attacks the peripheral nervous system. There is a quick muscle weakness starting at the feet and legs and…
Pancreas Pain
Pancreas pain occurs following the inflammation of the pancreas. The pain is commonly referred to by its technical name, pancreatitis. Pancreatitis can either be chronic or acute. Chronic pancreatitis When…