An inguinal hernia is a hernia that affects the lower abdomen or upper groin area. Of course, a hernia is caused by a bulging organ. This occurs when the muscle tissue that normally encases that organ and holds it in place gets damaged or weakens. The organ is then able to break through that wall, […]
Conditions
14 Causes of Herniated Discs
A herniated disc, also known as a slipped disc, or a ruptured disc, is a condition caused by movement or damage to the intervertebral discs. These discs sit between the individual bones in the spinal column, and help to lubricate their movement, prevent friction, and also create a pocket of space for nerves and blood […]
15 Causes of Giardia
Giardia is an intestinal infection that affects less than 200,000 people each year in the United States. The intestinal infection is easily spread and is mainly in areas where cleanliness is poor and water is unsafe to drink. When giardia is present, a person will have diarrhea, nausea, abdominal cramps, and bloating. It is a […]
15 Symptoms of Fibroadenoma
Every woman’s worst nightmare is the discovery of a lump growing within their breast. While it is certainly scary to learn that you do have a lump in your breast, take comfort in knowing that not all lumps are cancerous. In fact, the majority of them aren’t. Fibroadenomas are very common lump that develops within […]
15 Early Signs Showing if Carotid Artery Is Blocked
The carotid arteries refer to the two main arteries on the side of the neck, and their job is to carry vital blood flow through to the head; if the carotid arteries become impaired or blocked, it can create a range of different and very serious complications for the rest of the body, including an […]
14 Symptoms of Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis is a condition that causes neck pain and a number of other related issues such as tingling. Because these symptoms are in common with a host of other similar conditions, it’s very easy for sufferers to miss that they may have this condition. Not only that but in a number of cases, stenosis […]