
Parkinson's disease life expectancy
Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system that impairs the patient’s motor skills, speech and other functions. Parkinson’s disease is classified as a movement disorder, and...

Down syndrome bowel problems
Introduction Down syndrome is a chromosomal condition characterized by the presence of an extra 21st chromosome. This syndrome involves some level of cognitive impairment and impaired physical growth as well...

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...

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...

About colostomy takedown
Colostomy is a name of a surgical procedure which manifests through one part of the large intestine being attached to the abdominal wall. Through an opening created on the abdominal...

Complications after bowel surgery
How is Bowel Surgery Performed? Bowel operation may be performed two ways. The first involves making a wide cut along the area and performing open surgery. The second requires several...

Tingling in arms and legs
Tingling in Your Legs and Arms Women generally have worse blood circulation than men, but it doesn’t have to mean that woman are more prone to have tingling in...

Homeopathic remedy for lactose intolerance
Lactose Intolerance Milk allergy or milk sensitivity is also known as lactose intolerance. People suffering from this condition experience variety of symptoms, such as abdominal pain, colic, diarrhea or constipation...

Possible tonsillectomy complications
Tonsillectomy This surgery is associated with the removal of the tonsils and there are the some complications that can arise after the surgery. They will be the focus of this...

Bone spur surgery
Bone Spurs Osteophytes, more commonly known as bone spurs, occur when the body tries to heal a portion of a bone and creates a sort of splinter that extends from...