Bloodshot eyes or burst blood vessels within the eyes, usually visible in the whites of the eyes, can be a concerning medical symptom – and a scary sight to anyone who looks in the mirror and notices that they’ve potentially burst a vessel within the eye. What causes burst blood vessels in the eye – […]
Conditions
14 Usual Causes for Bursitis
Bursitis is a common chronic inflammatory condition that affects more people across the world than you might have thought. An increasing number of new diagnoses of bursitis have appeared in recent years, and it’s not because more people are developing the condition as such, but instead because of the fact that doctors have become better […]
14 Frequent Symptoms of Reactive Airways Disease
Reactive airway disease (RAD) is the general term used to diagnose patients that exhibit symptoms similar to that of asthma. The two are often used interchangeably, however, RAD is more often used as a diagnosis or indicator of other respiratory diseases. A person with RAD will exhibit symptoms that indicate the presence of irritation in […]
14 Known Causes of Ureaplasma
Ureaplasma is a bacteria that is commonly found in people’s urinary or genital tract. It is a parasitic bacteria which means it needs a host such as a human or animal to survive. Ureaplasma bacteria are part of the body’s bacterial population, they live in balance without causing a problem in most cases. However, sometimes, […]
14 Known Causes of Fermoral Hernia
The muscles in the human body are strong enough to secure all the systems and organs. However, a number of problems can arise should there be any weak areas present in the muscle. A femoral hernia is a medical condition caused when too much pressure is exerted by a tissue onto a vulnerable spot of […]
14 Common Symptoms of Low Hematocrit
What does the word “hematocrit” mean? Hematocrit (hct) pertains to the percentage of red blood cells to the total volume of blood. It is determined through collected blood samples and by the use of automated machines or by a manual method using a centrifuge wherein a tube of blood is subjected to the machine and […]