Ferritin levels in iron deficiency anemia
Ferritin is a protein located in the bone marrow, skeletal muscles, liver and spleen responsible for maintaining the optimal level of iron in the body. This protein stores the iron...
Complications of vitamin B12 deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Vitamin B12 is an important vitamin of the B group of vitamins. It is also called cobalamin and it plays an important role in the proper brain...
Complications after cystectomy
Cystectomy Cystectomy is a medical procedure that is most commonly performed in people who are suffering from bladder cancer. Cystectomy actually refers to partial or complete removal of the bladder...
Low ferritin levels symptoms
About Ferritin Ferritin is one of the proteins present in the body. One of its main functions is to store the iron coming from the food. In free form, iron...
Therapy for trichotillomania
Trichotillomania (TTM) is a term used for an irresistible urge to pull out hair from different parts of the body, predominantly the scalp. Patients suffering from trichotillomania cannot deal with...
Congestive cardiac failure and its nursing management
Congestive cardiac failure or simply heart failure is medical condition characterized by inability of the heart to provide sufficient amounts of blood for the body. This condition can be professionally...
Lower sternum pain
A lot of people do not know that sternum is actually a breastbone. It is a long and flat bone located in the chest. Breastbone is made up of three...
Quit that nasty habit - stop smoking with Lobelia
The Greatest Addiction Some consider nicotine to be an addiction the hardest to fight with. Moreover, some even claim that people have more chance of leaving heroine than ceasing to...
Painful testicles in boys
Testicular pain can be caused by a variety of reasons. It is usually just a temporary symptom, and has no underlying condition or permanent nature. Still, some cases of testicular...
Swollen calf muscle
The calf muscle is located in the lower part of the leg and comprises three muscles, namely one called soleus and two gastrocnemius muscles. All of these muscles together form...