Dr. Siles Weir Mitchell MD is said to have discovered the Complex Regional Syndrome, also called Causalgia or Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome. He was a genius who had interest in diverse fields. Dr. Mitchell was a toxicologist, father of neurology, psychiatrist, hand surgeon, pioneer in scientific medicine, author, poet, and lived a celebrity life in …
A routine health check up of your aunt led to further examination, as she was complaining of some bleeding while passing her stools. A polyp (an abnormal growth of tissue) was found in the intestinal wall, which the doctor removed surgically. The doctor mentioned that had the screening test not been done, such polyps could …
You may be worried. Your child has a running nose and fever, and is off from school. Your major concern seems to be to confirm if this is just a common cold or a flu (also called influenza) that is rapidly spreading. It may be difficult to differentiate the two but it is good to …
All of us have experienced a headache in some or the other time in our life. If mild, we tend to ignore it, however, if severe then it tends to interfere in carrying out our daily activities. People may experience different kinds of headaches- in the front above the eyes or at the back of …
Getting admitted in a hospital for recovery from illness may help, but it may not always be a safe option. This is because hospital environments foster the growth of some bacteria that can lead to infections. So, the next time you see yourself in a hospital setting for some reason, you should know how to …
A friend’s wife gave birth to a baby boy. But the joy of a new arrival quickly turned into grief. The reason…the baby had a visible split in his lip; physicians called it cleft lip and palate. Cleft is an abnormal vertical split or fissure between two parts occurring during the development of the embryo. …
A sound mind in a sound body is the greatest wealth one can possess. All of media today is centered around the need for a healthy diet and lifestyle. However, is the food we consume free of adulterants and chemicals or is the air that you breathe, pure? Unfortunately, the answer to these is in …
The human anatomy and physiology is a complex subject. Even more complicated is the science behind any of the organ system when it goes wrong. One of the important organ systems of the body is the excretory system which comprises of the kidneys and other accessory urinary organs. The human body has two small bean-shaped …
It is but normal for all of us to get tired, or feel depressed and run down during our hectic routine. But do you feel chronically tired and fatigued without any apparent cause or underlying disease condition? If so, you could be suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome/CFS. CFS still remains a controversial topic among professionals …
You are just out of bad flu, but the cough is still persisting even after 8 weeks. Your cough is making you weak, angry, and frustrated. You are unable to concentrate on your work. It is annoying your colleagues at work and family at home, and they are keeping a distance as they fear they …