You’ve probably heard of gallstones before, but you may not know how common this malady is. Gallstones, as their name implies, are “stones” or pieces of solid matter that form inside your gallbladder.
Cellulitis is relatively common, with a crude incidence rate of approximately 259.2 cases for every 10,000 person-years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In most cases, a lower extremity is affected.
Hematologic diseases are disorders that occur when your blood and the organs that produce it are not working correctly. Blood is made up of living tissue formed from solids and liquids.
The act of tearing your rotator cuff sounds painful and it is. Your rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that surround your shoulder joint, which keeps your joint in its socket.
Ovarian cysts are not always a cause for major concern. Like other types of cysts, they occur when fluid builds up inside of a membrane- in this case, inside of the ovary.
Salmonella poisoning, also called salmonellosis, is a common illness in the United States. Humans contract it when salmonella bacteria enter their intestines and wreaks havoc on their bodies.
Bursitis is a common and painful condition caused by inflammation of the bursae. These are fluid-filled sacs that cushion and lubricate the bones and soft tissues around the joints.
The menisci are C-shaped bands of cartilage that run along the top of the knee. These rubbery pieces of tissue help the joint to smoothly move and withstand constant stress from bending, running, and walking. A torn meniscus can make it hard to move your knee, and your knee may feel like it is stiff or locked into place.
Do you find it difficult to digest food? You may have Malabsorption. Check out these 6 symptoms to determine if this could be your problem.
Diaper rash is an umbrella term, used to describe any type of redness or rash found in the area that a diaper covers. It is also referred to as dermatitis. While it mostly occurs with infants and toddlers, adults who must wear diapers can get it too. The most common type of diaper rash is “contact” dermatitis, which looks like a sunburn on the surface of the skin.
