Benign functional heart murmur
Heart murmurs represent abnormal sounds heard during the heartbeat. In general, most of these sounds are completely harmless, so they are also called normal, benign, physiologic, flow, Still’s or innocent...
Causes of low blood pressure in young women
Hypotension Hypotension is a condition where an individual’s blood pressure is lower than normal. Opinions about what should be called hypotension differ, but generally, every value below 90/60 is considered...
Acute cerebrovascular disease
Acute cerebrovascular disease is a term referring to two medical conditions, transient ischemic attack (TIA) and stroke. Unlike the first one when symptoms and signs caused by lack of blood...
Chronic benign neutropenia
About Chronic Benign Neutropenia Neutropenia is a hematological disorder, characterized by the low count of neutrophils. Neutrophils are a type of white blood cells, in fact the most important type...
Causes of jugular vein distention
If one experiences an abnormally high level of pulse in the jugular veins, then this could indicate jugular vein distention. Distended veins indicate increased pressure on the veins on the...
Dizziness upon rising
Dizziness can be described as a feeling of faintness or lightheadedness, but also as the sensation of being weak and unsteady on your feet. Sometimes, dizziness may involve a sense that the...
Bacterial infection in blood
When bacteria get into the bloodstream following a localized infection, bacterial sepsis sets in. Sepsis is an extremely serious medical condition that can cause death if not promptly treated. People with...
How does heart disease affect the body
What is heart disease? The heart is one of the most important organs in the human body. It is a crucial part of the circulatory system, along with the blood...
Effects of constipation on the heart
Constipation is a problem that causes discomfort and frustration, but not many people know that its effects can, in some cases, go far beyond a mild or moderate nuisance...
Creatinine levels in blood
Creatinine is a break-down product of creatinine phosphate in muscle. This is something that naturally occurs in human body and it is usually produces at a constant rate, which actually...