Sprains and strains are some of the most common injuries that share the same signs and symptoms; however, they involve different parts of your body. A sprain is a stretching or tearing of ligaments — the tough band of fibrous tissue that link two bones together in your joints. The most common location for a…
Stomach ulcers, also referred to as gastric ulcers, are painful sores in the stomach lining. Stomach ulcers are a kind of peptic ulcer disease. Peptic ulcers are any ulcers that affect both the stomach and small intestines. Stomach ulcers happen when the thick layer of mucus that helps protect your stomach from digestive juices is…
Your stomach is an organ between your esophagus and small intestine. It’s where digestion of protein starts. The stomach has three tasks. It stores swallowed food. It mixes the food with stomach acids. Then it sends the mixture on to the small intestine. Most people have problems with their stomach at one time or another.…
The term stomach cramps is nonspecific and is used to refer to a number of different symptoms or sensations rather than true muscle cramps of the stomach. People would often refer to a “stomachache” or “abdominal cramps” to refer to pain that’s perceived anywhere in the abdominal area. As such, the list of potential causes…
Sprains and strains are some of the most common injuries that share the same signs and symptoms; however, they involve different parts of your body. A sprain is a stretching or tearing of ligaments — the tough band of fibrous tissue that link two bones together in your joints. The most common location for a…
Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spaces within your spine, which can place a lot of pressure on the nerves that travel through the spine. Spinal stenosis happens most often in the lower back and the neck. Some individuals with spinal stenosis may not have the symptoms. Others may experience pain, tingling, numbness and…
A sore throat is pain, scratchiness or irritation of the throat that often worsens when you swallow food or drink liquids. The most common cause of a sore throat is a viral infection, such as a cold or the flu. A sore throat caused by a virus resolves on its own. Strep throat, a less…
Everyone feels sleepy sometimes. However, when sleepiness interferes with daily activities, or lowers the ability to function, it’s referred to as “problem sleepiness.” A person can be sleepy without them realizing it. For instance, a person may not feel sleepy during activities such as talking and listening to music at a party; however, the same…
Pigmentation means coloring. Skin pigmentation disorders can affect the color of your skin. Your skin gets its color from a pigment known as melanin. Special cells in the skin make melanin. When these cells become either damaged or unhealthy, it affects melanin production. Some pigmentation disorders affect just patches of skin. Others affect your entire…
Skin disorders can vary greatly in symptoms and severity. They can be temporary or permanent, and may be painless or painful. Some have situational causes, while theres may be genetic. Some skin conditions are minor, and others can be life-threatening. While most skin disorders are minor, others can indicate a more serious problem. Contact your…