Articles, tagged with "appendicitis", page 3
27th March 2009
Round ligament pain can be a scary thing the first time you experience it. It is characterized by sharp pain that radiates in the abdominal, hip or groin area. This pain can can be on one side or both sides. Though it can be alarming, as it is quite sharp...
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Author:
Orit Cox
17th March 2009
Diverticulitis and Diverticular Disease " Part One
by Jonathan Blood Smyth
If part of the inner lining of the intestine protrudes through the muscular coat on the outside of the intestine it is known as diverticulum, forming a small out pouching with ...
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Author:
David Ravech
31st December 2008
It has been hypothesized that a diet rich in foods that contain fiber or plant fiber can protect the human body from a variety of serious diseases that have specifically attacked western cultures. Additionally, a diet low in fiber or plant fiber can cause...
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Author:
Robert Palmer
27th November 2008
Once upon a time, tomatoes were not considered edible. Because of their attractive appearanceâ€"pleasing color, shiny skin, and rounded shape, they were widely used by ancient people for decorative purposes. Probably, this notion has stemmed from the fact...
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Author:
Marco Gonzaga
09th September 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Robert Sifer
Stomach ache is an ordinary medical problem that can affect an individual irrespective of age or gender. It is characterized by pain in the region between the groin and the chest. Stomach ache can be caused by a variety ...
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Author:
Jenosize Sifer
01st September 2008
Your gap year should be a time when you are taking a break from school or uni by travelling abroad, pretty much carefree. You may work a little along the way at jobs such as picking fruit, waiting tables, or even voluntary conservation work. You may decid...
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Author:
insure4less
24th July 2008
The ratio of acids to alkalis in blood is generally 20:80. For proper functioning of the body organs and to keep your body system away from the accumulation of toxic substances, it is very important to keep the ratio of acids to alkalis maintained. The bo...
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Author:
Nick Mutt
17th June 2008
Ascites is the presence of excess fluid in the peritoneal cavity. It is a common clinical finding with a wide range of causes, but develops most frequently as a part of the decompensation of previously asymptomatic chronic liver disease. The symptoms of a...
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Author:
peterhutch
20th May 2008
Once a patient has been diagnosed with appendicitis at procedure which is called an appendectomy is performed, the patient may also be given antibiotics in order to fight internal infections created by bacteria surround the appendix. Antibiotics are admi...
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Author:
John Sern
20th May 2008
Diagnosing the condition of the appendix in order to determine whether or not a person suffers from appendicitis can be a tricky business indeed. The position of the appendix in a person's abdominal area as well as its size and size of the membrane which...
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Author:
John Sern
20th May 2008
The first set of symptoms which most people who have suffered from appendicitis have reported is a general abdominal pain in some cases this symptom is preempted or complemented by a loss of appetite, nausea and even vomiting which is mainly caused by an ...
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Author:
John Sern
15th May 2008
Appendicitis (pronounced uh-pen-di-SIE-tis) is the inflammation of the appendix, a worm-shaped pouch near the beginning of the large intestine. The appendix has no known function in the body, but it can become diseased. Appendicitis is a medical emergency...
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Author:
peterhutch
08th May 2008
Appendicitis means inflammation of the appendix. It is thought that appendicitis begins when the opening from the appendix into the cecum becomes blocked. The blockage may be due to a build-up of thick mucus within the appendix or to stool that enters the...
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Author:
Corwin Brown
28th April 2008
Abdominal pain can range in intensity from a mild stomach ache to severe acute pain. The pain is often nonspecific and can be caused by a variety of conditions. Many organs are found within the abdominal cavity. Sometimes the pain is directly related to a...
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Author:
peterhutch
07th March 2008
As parents, we can't help but worry all the time about our children especially when they get sick. It is more worrisome when they get sick and they cannot fully explain to you what it is they are feeling. However, there are common types of sickness that g...
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Author:
wyatt