Stones in the kidney or urinary tract (nephrolithiasis or urolithiasis, both synonymous) often present as a medical emergency. Those afflicted seek help because of excruciating pain…
Author: Dr. Laura Bennett
Dr. Laura Bennett
Dr. Laura Bennett is a health writer with a background in biomedical sciences. She focuses on explaining medical conditions, human physiology, and public health topics in a clear, evidence-based, and reader-friendly way.
Crohn’s disease describes an illness where the gastrointestinal tract of humans becomes chronically inflamed and easily irritated. Ulcers commonly develop in the intestines of people with…
Bruising, a reddish or purple discoloration under the skin, most often results from trauma to the small blood vessels, called capillaries, but can also occur spontaneously.…
According to the Mayo Clinic, prior to the availability of a chickenpox vaccine, 4 million children in the US contracted chickenpox annually. Chickenpox hospitalized nearly 11,000…
Frozen shoulder affects only about two percent of the population but can greatly impact day to day life events such as brushing hair, opening doors or…
Hip fractures are like any other broken bone in the body, but they are also distinctive. Such injuries can result in the inability to walk and…
Hypoglycaemia means that the glucose in the blood has dropped to a level that may cause harm if prolonged. This level is around 2.5mmols/litre in most…
High blood pressure (hypertension) is often called the “silent killer.” That’s because there are rarely any symptoms. Then a person may die as the result of…
How IBS is Diagnosed? Diagnosing IBS can be a lengthy and complex process, as no actual test for IBS exists. Many disorders of the stomach or…
Strep throat is a common bacterial infection that typically affects children ages five to 10, although anybody can have strep throat. Other people are carriers of…