About 40% develop diverticulitis by middle age; men and women suffer the same. Nearly one third of all people with diverticular disorder will develop diverticular bleeding (a complication of diverticulosis and is more common in women), and 30% will eventually develop diverticulitis (a more serious form of diverticulitis). Diverticula are large, flat pockets (sometimes…
Diagnosing Reiter's syndrome is difficult because of all the vague and varied symptoms associated with it. In fact, most of the tests your doctor can do to diagnose Reiter's syndrome will also help rule out other forms of arthritis. The most accurate tests for this disease are blood tests, MRI scans, and computed tomography scans.…
The word constipation refers to the pain of having difficultly emptying your bowel. It can be caused by illness, inactivity, stress, travel, drugs, and many other things. For some people it’s severe, meaning that it occurs very often. It may also be a sign of a serious bowel disorder. In some cases you’ll be able…
Anaesthesia and bronchoscopy are two of the most common methods for diagnosing atelectasis. Bronchoscopy involves the use of a long tube called a bronchoscope to view the lungs and the airways through a camera. A tracheoscope is used to examine the chest and neck for obstructions and abnormalities. For patients who have a history…
Menopause generally starts to occur more often during a few years after the onset of menopause At times they can even stop suddenly for no apparent reason. In general, the menopause happens between forty and 55 years for most women but around 1 in every 100 women experience it earlier than 40 years…
Whiplash can be very painful for victims and the one who have suffered it is usually at a state of shock. However, it does not have to be this way for anyone. A lot of people have learned how to do whiplash relief and have experienced amazing results. This article will give you some more…
When one thinks of depression, the first thing that comes to mind is usually the "traditional" sad-themed movies and television shows. But in actuality, sad moods can come in many different forms, and SAD is not just a product of the holidays or popular movies. SAD, also known as seasonal affective disorder (or seasonal affective…