Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is characterized by chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Two types of IBD are Crohn’s Disease (CD) and Ulcerative Colitis (UC). Crohn’s Disease: Inflammation of the lining of digestive tract. Often involves the deeper layers. Ulcerative Colitis: Involves inflammation and sores (ulcers) along of large intestine (colon) and rectum. Signs Common causes …
Hypothyroidism means the body does not have enough thyroid hormones. Thyroid glands are small butterfly shaped glands on the front side of your neck. Thyroid gland releases thyroid hormones that regulate the body’s multiple functions. Thyroid hormones provide energy and regulate all systems in the human body from the cardiovascular system to the digestive system. …
What does SPF mean? What is UVA and UVB? How does it work How to apply How to use correctly Sunlight is essential for many important bodily functions, including producing vitamin D and maintaining your circadian rhythm and mood. But too much sun exposure can also be harmful and sunscreen is a must. UV radiation …
Effect on your health How to reduce ? Understanding the risks and possible health benefits of alcohol often seems confusing; This is understandable because the evidence for moderate alcohol use in healthy adults is inconclusive. Researchers know surprisingly little about the risks or benefits of moderate alcohol use in healthy adults. Almost all research on …
Effect on your health How to reduce? Smoking causes illness and disability and damages almost every organ in the body. It causes cancer, heart disease, stroke, lung disease, type 2 diabetes and other chronic health problems. The effect extends beyond the smoker. For example, during pregnancy it increases the risk of preterm birth (born too …
When the valve between the stomach and the esophagus, known as the lower esophageal sphincter, does not close properly. contents in the stomach flow back into the esophagus. It causes gastroesophageal reflux disease. Signs Common causes Departments & Emergency Diagnosis Treatment FAQ Signs / Symptoms What’s common signs of gastroesophageal reflux disease? Burning sensation in …
According to ICD-11, fibromyalgia or chronic widespread pain (CWP) is diffuse pain in at least 4 of 5 body regions and is associated with significant emotional distress (anxiety, anger/frustration or depressed mood) or functional disability (interference in daily life activities and reduced participation in social roles). CWP is multifactorial: biological, psychological and social factors contribute …
A metabolic disorder with heterogenous etiologies which is characterized by chronic hyperglycemia and disturbances of carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action or both. (ICD-11) Diabetes is a chronic, metabolic disease characterized by elevated levels of blood glucose (or blood sugar), which leads over time to serious damage to …
Blood pressure is the force exerted by circulating blood against the walls of the body’s arteries, the major blood vessels in the body. Hypertension is when blood pressure is too high. Blood pressure is written as two numbers. The first (systolic) number represents the pressure in blood vessels when the heart contracts or beats. The …
Fall into two broad categories: upper and lower sources of bleeding. The ligament of Treitz is the anatomic landmark of separation of upper and lower bleeds. Signs Common causes Departments & Emergency Diagnosis Treatment FAQ Signs / Symptoms What’s common signs of gastrointestinal bleeding? Black or tarry stool Bright red blood in vomit Cramps in …
