An oblique injury, also called side strain, can feel like sharp pain in the rib cage the first time the oblique muscle gets injured. Over time, you may experience a sense of tightness and pressure on the lower ribs or the front side of the abdomen. The pain gets aggravated when you twist your body …

Surgical removal of any part of the body such as a limb or part of a limb is called an amputation. Amputation is generally done when the limb or its part cannot be saved (salvaged) and leaving them as they are can cause further harm or worsen the condition. Toes play an important role in the body while performing certain …

Lifestyle remains the major culprit behind diverticulitis flare-ups. A high-fat, low-fiber diet commonly followed in Western countries can exacerbate diverticulitis symptoms. Lack of fiber in the diet can cause constipation and strain the bowel. Straining can ultimately lead to small pouches in the colon (diverticulitis). Generally, different food may trigger flare-ups in different people; however, the common foods that may …

Symptoms of balanitis Balanitis is a painful inflammation of the head of the penis. Balanitis is a symptom, not a condition and it can be caused by a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Balanitis is a painful inflammation of the head of the penis. It’s very common, especially if you have an uncircumcised penis. The skin around the head can get …

What are hemorrhoids? Hemorrhoids are a sort of cushion in the anus that protects your anal skin from stool that passes through. Ease pain when going to the bathroom with hemorrhoids by using over-the-counter medications, avoiding straining, and taking sitz baths. If you have hemorrhoids, you’re in good company. Hemorrhoids are a common issue, which means that there is a …

Cancer is a rare cause of back pain. To know if your back pain is cancer, your doctor will take your medical history and consider your symptoms. They will ask if someone in your family has or had back cancer or any other cancer. Your doctor will first try to rule out other causes of back pain before arriving at …

COVID-19 infection is surprisingly unpredictable because the virus is still new to humans. In most countries, it has been observed that severe infections cause respiratory failure, requiring respiratory and ventilatory support. Bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP) is a type of ventilator that helps people breathe. It should be recommended in the following conditions: Hypoxemia (low blood oxygen level) that persists …

Though vitamin E has been used in various over-the-counter skin lightening creams, there is insufficient evidence on whether vitamin E oil can remove dark spots. The only evidence is that it can protect from the damaging effects of the sun and reduce depigmentation in melasma. However, a significant reduction in the dark spots of melasma has been observed when vitamin …

9 side effects after a heart attack A heart attack also referred to as myocardial infarction (MI), is a life-threatening emergency.  Heart attacks cause permanent damage and death of an area of the heart muscle cells due to a lack of enough blood supply and oxygen to the cells. It is highly necessary to restore the blood supply to the …

12 symptoms of various STDs Certain signs and symptoms can indicate a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Each STD has its own set of signs and symptoms, and some symptoms may be common in two or more STDs. However, you may suspect STD if you have one or more of the following 12 symptoms. You can suspect you might have caught …