Foot injuries are quite common and among those the most often experienced is a broken toe. The small bones of the toes are called phalanges. Your foot has 26 bones in all, 14 of those being phalanges. With so many small targets, it makes sense that you will break at least one toe in your […]
Conditions
14 Common Causes of Alkalosis
Alkalosis is a condition that occurs when a person fails to breathe in enough carbon dioxide, and the PH levels become incorrect. If the body becomes too acidic, the organs start to shut down, and a person may experience some severe symptoms. In many cases, alkalosis can be reversed with proper breathing techniques. If it […]
14 Common Causes of Amyloidosis
Amyloidosis is a disease. It is caused by a buildup of Amyloid, a protein that the body naturally produces. When it builds up, it can affect various organs in the body and cause a variety of symptoms and problems. If left untreated, it can be serious and cause organ failure. While anyone can be affected […]
14 Common Causes of Brain Eating Amoeba
Brain-eating amoeba is a severe infection of the brain caused by Naegleria fowleri, resulting in the onset of a condition known as meningoencephalitis. Some people that experience infection with the amoeba show no symptoms and the amoeba leaves the body without causing any damage. However, in some cases, the onset of meningoencephalitis causes massive inflammation […]
14 Common Causes of Ovarian Torsion
Ovarian torsion is a condition where the ovary wraps around the ligament that holds it in place. It may wrap around one time or numerous times, and it may cause severe pain or just minor discomfort. It may twist partially around the ligament or all the way. If there is a complete torsion, the blood […]
15 Common Causes of Colles Fracture
A Colles fracture may sound like an incident in which a collie dog broke one of their bones. That being said, it actually describes a break in your radius bone. The radius bone is the largest bone in your forearm. It’s also the closest to your wrist which is why it breaks so often whenever […]