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The knee is the joint that attaches the bones of the upper and lower legs. Some knee pain may subside with adequate rest and other physical therapies, which can be done at home; however, knee pain that doesn’t dissolve easily with rest should be considered serious and requires medical attention. Knee pain is the most …

How to relieve back pain Back pain or backache is a common type of pain that may affect any age group depending on the cause. Back pain or backache is a common type of pain that may affect any age group depending on the cause. The most common ways to relieve back pain include: Applying a cold compress to the …

Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix. The earliest symptom of appendicitis is experiencing pain in the lower right abdomen. The pain of appendicitis occurs suddenly and gets more intense with time. Pain may occur around the naval in some people. Other symptoms include: Loss of appetite Nausea and vomiting Swelling in the abdomen Fever Constipation or diarrhea Inability to pass …

Nausea is a sensation of an urge to vomit. Nausea is a sensation of an urge to vomit. It may or may not accompany vomiting. Nausea is not a condition in itself but mainly a symptom of underlying medical conditions such as follows: Motion sickness Migraine headache Postural orthostatic hypotension (a decrease in blood pressure on standing up from a …

Medically, headache is not a sign; it is a symptom. Medically, headache is not a sign; it is a symptom. It can occur as a separate entity (primary headache) or as a symptom of various underlying conditions (secondary headache). Most people have experienced a headache many times in their life. You may get headaches from causes as simple as stress …

Four simple steps to lose weight, backed by science The web is inundated with various stuff that tells you how to slim down. However, make sure to achieve a slow and steady weight loss of no more than 1/2 to 1 pound a week. Aggressive efforts to lose weight faster can damage your joints and reduce your muscle mass. Here …

What is pancreatitis? Pancreatitis is when the pancreas develops swelling due to the destruction of the pancreatic tissue.  Pancreatitis is a condition in which the pancreas develops swelling due to the destruction of the pancreatic tissue by its own enzymes. Digestive enzymes travel from the pancreas to the small intestine through the pancreatic duct. Usually, they are not activated until …

What is a sinus infection? A sinus infection is a condition where the nasal passages become swollen and infected. A sinus infection, also known as sinusitis or rhinosinusitis, is a condition where the nasal passages become swollen and infected. The sinuses are hollow air spaces in the facial bones, near the nose. They produce mucus, which helps line the nose …

The 3-Day cardiac diet is one of the popular fad diets for weight-loss. The idea of a healthy weight loss rests on the pillars of regular exercise and healthy food choices. The 3-day cardiac diet proposes a considerable weight loss in a short time which may be dangerous to your health. Furthermore, experts suggest that such a sudden weight loss …

The treatment of gallstones usually involves surgical removal of the gallbladder If people are unable to go through surgery, there are different treatment options. Here are several alternatives to surgery: Medication: In early cases of gallstones, medications such as ursodiol or chenodiol can dissolve some gallstones. They are available as oral bile acid pills. These medications cause thinning of the …