Body & Health Conditions Articles

Goiter is a condition characterized by abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland. Thyroid gland is located on the base of the neck and it is in the shape of...

Dangers of chronic gastrointestinal infections Gastrointestinal infections are a serious health concern. In the developing world, gastrointestinal infections are the leading cause of death among children. Most of the...

Esophagus is the organ in the form of a tube that connects the oral cavity and the stomach. It is of a muscular structure and, along with the throat, it...

Rib cage pain on left side Rib cage consist of 12 thoracic vertebrae, 24 ribs, sternum-breastbone and the coastal cartilages. It is the coastal cartilages which provide the connection...

Introduction A sore throat is medically referred to as pharyngitis and is usually characterized by painful swallowing and dry scratchiness. The condition is commonly caused by different viral infections...

Every person knows that in order to breathe properly, he or she needs to have his or her lungs working properly. Phlegm is a substance produced by the lungs...

Cochlear implants are electronic devices also known asbionic ears. These devices are implanted into the ear of a person who can’t hear.After the implantation, the device stimulates auditory nerve...

Introduction Cystitis is a bacterial infection inside the bladder which causes inflammation, resulting in discomfort during urination. A person often feels the need to urinate, but urination is painful with...

What is Vitiligo? Vitiligo is a skin condition characterized by loss of skin pigment melanin. The loss is not unique so a person ends with white spots and patches...

Keloids are scars on the skin. Their name is derived from the Greek word chele, meaning crab’s claw, since they may be large and quite disfiguring. Some people may...