Bowel disorders are conditions that often affect your small intestines. Some of them can also affect other parts of your digestive system, such as your large intestine. Bowel disorders affect how your body digests and absorbs food. They can cause uncomfortable symptoms, such as diarrhea or constipation., If left untreated, they can potentially lead to…
Bones play a lot of roles in the body — providing structure, protecting the organs, anchoring muscles and storing calcium. While it’s important to build strong and healthy bones during childhood and adolescence, you can take steps during adulthood to protect bone healthy, too. So, what can you do to help keep bones healthy? Here…
Bone fracture, broken bones, and bone crack all mean the exact same thing. The bone has been damaged such that it’s no longer intact. None of these terms indicate the severity of the bone damage. Bones are the body’s storage place for calcium. Under hormone control, calcium content of bone is constantly increasing or decreasing.…
Bone cancer can start in just about any bone in the body; however, it most commonly affects the pelvis or the long bones found in the arms and legs. Bone cancer is rare, making up less than 1% of all cancers. As a matter of fact, non-cancerous bone tumors are much more common than cancerous…
Body aches are extremely common and can be a symptom of a lot of underlying conditions. While they’re usually harmless, it’s helpful to understand the cause of body aches and seek medical attention when necessary. A lot of underlying causes of body aches can be easily identified and treated without having to see a doctor.…
Blood has a seemingly impossible job: it must flow continuously and smoothly all over the body for an entire lifetime; however, it can quickly shut off to prevent spills when you get either a cut or an injury. Blood clots are considered to be both healthy and lifesaving when they stop bleeding. However, they can…
Stomach bloating is common these days and have been referred to as an “epidemic”. With most people’s poor diets, high levels of stress, need for daily medications and exposure to different kinds of pollutants, it’s no wonder they’re suffering some sort of bloating more days than not. While a bloated stomach is certainly uncomfortable —…
Most blisters are caused by friction or minor burns and don’t really need a doctor’s care. New skin will form underneath the affected area and the fluid is simply absorbed. Don’t puncture a blister unless it’s large, painful, or likely to be further irritated. The fluid-filled blister keeps the underlying skin clean, which helps prevent…
Bleeding gums are the most often symptom of gum disease. However, it can also point to other health problems as well. Occasional bleeding of the gums can be caused by vigorous brushing of your teeth or wearing dentures that don’t fit you. Frequent gum bleeding can also indicate more serious problems, including: periodontitis (an advanced…
Bladder cancer is one of the most common cancers, affecting approximately 68,000 adults in the United States every year. Bladder cancer happens more in men than it does in women and usually affects older adults as well, though it can happen at any age. In addition, bladder cancer most often starts in the cells (urothelial…