Indigestion includes pain or a burning sensation right below the ribs. It can also be accompanied by a burning sensation in the throat as well as... View Article
If you experience the following symptoms, you may have a bowel infection: Blood or mucus in the stools Fever Diarrhoea that lasts longer than 2... View Article
Asthma is a disease that has no cure, but it is highly treatable. Common symptoms of asthma include: Coughing, especially when exercising or... View Article
If the chest pain radiates to the arms, jaw and neck, it could mean something more serious. If the following symptoms also accompany chest pain,... View Article
Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell. When the body has an unusually low number of these cells, such a condition is called neutropenia. The... View Article
People with hypochlorhydria (low levels of stomach acid) may show the following symptoms: Burping Gas Bloating Heartburn Desire to eat even if... View Article
If you suffer from the following symptoms, you may have a gastrointestinal infection: Loss of appetite Nausea Vomiting Mucus in stool Blood in... View Article
If you have kidney disease, coffee is an acceptable beverage, provided you consume it in moderation. However, additives in coffee, such as cream,... View Article
The average success rate of a kidney transplant is around 90%, however, that might go down if the recipient has other underlying health... View Article
Blood pressure that constantly stays at 140/90 or above can potentially damage the kidneys. Moreover, hypertension is known to be the second... View Article
Large kidney stones require surgical intervention. Percutaneous nephrolithotomy is a surgical procedure where kidney stones are removed via... View Article
If the patient with failing kidney function opts to not seek treatment, then CKD can progress rapidly and their life expectancy is a few years at... View Article
The average life expectancy of patients with stage 5 kidney disease is about 5 to 10 years. Also Read: Anatomy of Kidney- Regulation of the... View Article
Coronary Artery Calcification is a condition where calcium builds up inside the walls of the arteries that supply oxygenated blood to the heart.... View Article
Life expectancy can vary depending on other underlying conditions. However, the average life expectancy for dialysis patients is 5 to 10... View Article
Most people can live long healthy lives with minimal health complications with just one kidney. However, the risk of developing fluid retention... View Article
On an empty stomach, a glass of water can pass through the large intestine and into the bloodstream in as little as 5 mins. Consuming water after... View Article
The size of a kidney stone plays a determining factor in whether it can pass naturally or not. For instance, stones smaller than 4mm pass on... View Article
Water plays an important role in kidney function as it is required to filter wastes from the blood and form urine. Main Article:Human Excretory... View Article
