Elevated liver enzymes in pregnancy
Elevated liver enzymes in pregnancy are usually associated with a syndrome called HELLP, which stands for hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes and low platelets. HELLP syndrome is usually seen as a complication of...
Effects of PCOS after having a baby
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is one of the most common causes of female fertility problems as well as a complex endocrine and metabolic disorder that can have a tremendous impact on...
When can you feel fetal movement with an anterior placenta?
Every expectant mother looks forward to feeling the baby move, sometimes very impatiently! Making out fetal movement for the very first time is always a bit tricky. Many first time...
Suppositories during pregnancy
Pregnancy: Beautiful but not without its issues! Pregnancy is one of the most beautiful experiences in the life of almost every mother. It is a period full of joy...
Pros and cons of designer babies
The Notion of the 'Designer Baby' "Designer baby" is a term that was coined by journalists, and officially accepted since 2004. It's not hard to grasp what the idea...
Side effects of nutramigen
About Infant Formulas Infant formulas are designed to provide all the nutrients necessary for the normal growth and development of an infant. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) controls the quality...
Protein in urine in children
Proteinuria is the medical term used to describe the presence of excess amount of protein in the urine. Proteins play a tremendously important role in the body, but they should...
Testicular cyst removal procedure
An epididymal cyst is a sac-like structure that contains a watery liquid. Because an epididymal cyst is located just above the testicle, inside the scrotum, it is also commonly referred to as a testicular...
Misdiagnosed blighted ovum
What is a blighted ovum? A blighted ovum is a condition in which a fertilized egg attaches to the uterine wall, but an embryo does not develop, despite the presence...
Causes of chest pain in teens
Introduction to Chest Pain in Teens It is estimated that chest pain occurs frequently among teenagers. Each year, this symptom leads approximately 650,000 teenagers between the age of 10...