Phlebitis is a medical term referring to inflammation of a vein. Our veins consist of blood vessels that carry blood to limbs and organs before returning it to the heart. Thrombophlebitis describes the condition when a blood clot starts to form in the vein. When the clot is deep inside the vein, medical science refers […]
Conditions
14 Common Causes of Ridges in Nails
Our fingernails can tell a story about the state of our health. Various adverse health conditions ranging from thyroid disease to kidney distress can cause changes in the way your nails appear and how they grow. Some people might find that they start to develop vertical or horizontal lines in their nails, also known as […]
14 Frequent Symptoms of Gilbert Syndrome
Gilbert’s Syndrome otherwise known as constitutional hepatic dysfunction and familial nonhemolytic jaundice, which is a mild inherited gene mutation in your liver. In this condition, the liver cannot fully process a compound called bilirubin. Bilirubin is a yellowish substance in your blood. It forms after red blood cells break down, and it travels through your liver, […]
14 Frequent Symptoms of Hay Fever
Hay fever is a common condition that affects close to 18 million Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In fact, allergic rhinitis is the fifth most common disease in the United States. In the medical term, hay fever is known as allergic rhinitis or nasal allergies. The hay fever can be seasonal, perennial […]
14 Frequent Symptoms of Low Blood Pressure
Low blood pressure is a state when blood pressure is much lower than normal. This means the heart, brain, and other parts of the body do not get enough blood. Normal blood pressure is mostly between 90/60 mmHg and 120/80 mmHg. Medically, low blood pressure is termed as hypotension. Blood pressure readings appear as two numbers. The first and higher of the two is a measure […]
14 Signs Of Iron Deficiency
When your body is lacking the proper amount of mineral iron, it causes the level of red blood cells in your body to drop. This is commonly referred to as a general iron deficiency, or once it becomes chronic, anemia. Your body needs red blood cells in order to produce hemoglobin. This protein is essential […]