Liver flukes are parasitic flatworms that may infect the liver, gallbladder, and bile ducts. People can become infected by eating raw or undercooked freshwater fish, aquatic plants such as watercress,…
Sleepwalking is a type of parasomnia, a group of sleep conditions that can cause unusual behaviors while a person is asleep. Someone may sit up, walk around, talk, open doors,…
HoLEP prostate surgery is a minimally invasive treatment for urinary problems caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), commonly known as an enlarged prostate. During the procedure, a surgeon uses a…
Ever glanced at a lab report and stopped at a line that says “C3 complement”? You’re not alone. This test shows how active part of your immune system is. It…
Have you ever wondered which symptoms could point to a rare blood disorder before it becomes more serious? Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) is an uncommon condition that causes tiny blood…
Spondyloarthritis is a group of inflammatory arthritis conditions. It can affect the spine, the sacroiliac joints, hips, shoulders and tendons, and sometimes the eyes, skin or gut. In the beginning…
A retinal hemorrhage happens when one or more blood vessels in the retina leak or break, causing blood to collect within the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye….
Many people think reflux always means the same thing, but there are different types. Acid reflux is the more familiar condition, while bile reflux can cause similar symptoms but has…
Have you noticed bruises you can’t explain, nosebleeds that keep coming back, or tiny red dots on your skin? Many things can cause these signs, but sometimes they point to…
What if healthcare looked at more than just symptoms and focused on the whole person? That idea is at the heart of integrative medicine, an approach that combines conventional medical…
