Paralytic ileus describes a medical condition affecting the intestines. The intestines are a part of the gastrointestinal tract, along with the colon. When any portion of this system experiences a partial or complete blockage, it can result in the onset of paralytic ileus. As a result of the condition, the affected individual starts to notice […]
Conditions
14 Common Causes of Schwannoma
An interesting fact that you may not know is that each and every one of the nerves in your body is actually protected by a sheath. No, we’re not referring to somewhere that you’d store your knife. A sheath in the context of medicine is a protective tissue that surrounds your nerves and keeps them […]
15 Common Causes of Synovitis
Synovial inflammation is also known as synovitis. This condition develops when the synovium portion of a joint in your body gets inflamed. In your joints, stratum synovial is an essential part of connective tissue that pads the capsule of your joints. The articular capsule of your joints look like a bubble, this bubble covers the joints […]
14 Frequent Symptoms of Bigeminy
A healthy heart has a regular rhythm that consists of a synchronized pattern that is consistent. The lower and upper chambers of your heart work together to make this pattern which consists of a beat, then a pause, then another beat. People who suffer from bigeminy are missing the correct pause following each beat. Specifically, […]
15 Frequent Symptoms of Boxers Fracture
A boxer’s fracture is when there is a break in the bone in the hand that connects to the knuckle. Most doctors don’t call the fracture a boxer’s fracture because boxers don’t get this injury. They mostly call the injury a brawler’s fracture. Brawlers have not learned how to punch without injuring themselves. A boxer’s […]
16 Frequent Symptoms of Bulging Eyes
Bulging eyes are a condition that typically occurs due to thyroid dysfunction. People who are living with Graves’ disease are most at risk for developing symptoms of bulging eyes. With Graves’ disease, the affected individual experiences the thyroid producing too much T3 and T4. These hormones regulate metabolism and control the release and consumption of […]