Health

A rare but life-threatening condition, rhabdomyolysis refers to a condition where skeletal muscle tissues die and release harmful substances that can potentially cause kidney failure. Often, it’s triggered by specific events, such as injury, drug use, overexertion, or injection. In many cases, it’s associated with crush syndrome, a disorder generally occurring due to traumatic injury … Read more

Sciatica is a condition that refers to pain that is felt along the sciatic nerve’s path, starting from the lower back then through the hips and the buttocks, and then down each leg. Sciatica generally affects just one side of the body. Sciatica is a symptom of another medical condition, not a standalone diagnosis. Common … Read more

Ever had a flaky, itchy scalp? Chances are you’re dealing with seborrheic dermatitis, a common skin condition that produces scaly patches, red skin, and stubborn dandruff. Seborrheic dermatitis can produce various symptoms, most notably dandruff, dry skin, and itching. The itchiness is often most severe in the cold winter when the air is dry. The … Read more

Sun poisoning is a more dangerous condition characterized by an intense sunburn that may lead to burning, flu-like symptoms, and dehydration. Each individual responds differently to the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation, which may reach every exposed area of the body, including the eyes. Restoration from sun poisoning takes more time, with up to 48 … Read more

Urethritis refers to the condition where the urethra, the tube responsible for carrying urine, becomes irritated and inflamed due to bacterial infection. Beyond causing pain during urination, it also increases the urge and frequency of those with the disorder to urinate. It’s often confused for urinary tract infections, but they’re different from each other, as … Read more

Vitiligo is a condition in which the pigmentation of the skin is lost, resulting in an irregularly shaped and colored skin area. This loss of pigment occurs because melanocytes, cells that produce the pigment melanin, die or are unable to function. Vitiligo can affect any skin area, including the hair, lips, and areas around the … Read more

Sperm and the fluids produced by the prostate glands are both components of semen. They travel through a system of tubes on their way to the urethra during ejaculation. As the ejaculated sperm travel through the urinary channel leading to the urethra, blood vessels can be broken by various factors. Blood can then leak into … Read more

Bowel obstruction, also called intestinal obstruction, happens when something is entirely or partially blocking the 20 to 30 feet long intestines (small and large), preventing food, liquid, or stool from passing through smoothly and intercepting the normal function of the whole digestive system. Mechanical or non-mechanical factors usually cause this obstruction. Mechanical obstruction means there … Read more

Cellulite refers to the dimpled and lumpy flesh on the hips, thighs, waist, abdomen, butt, and buttocks. It can also develop on the breasts and the upper arms. Also known as orange-peel skin and cottage cheese skin because of its texture, this condition is more of an aesthetic concern than a serious health condition. Some … Read more

The skin on the lips is one of the most sensitive compared to the rest of the body. The lips do not contain oil glands; hence, they are more susceptible to drying out. Chapped lips, sometimes called cracked or sunburned lips, are a health condition characterized by mild to extreme dryness on the surface of … Read more