The coronary arteries are the vessels which supply blood to the heart itself. They are particularly prone to partial or total obstruction by atheroma—the process of fatty build-up caused by many factors, but principally excessive stress, sedentary living, smoking and an unhealthy diet. Obstructed coronary arteries are the cause of heart attacks; and disease of … Read more
Most children lisp when they are learning to talk. This is simply because some sounds are harder to make than others—the most difficult being S and R. Lisping occurs when an S sound is mispronounced as ‘th’. So, to prevent this situation we will tell you some important do’s and don’ts of Lisping. How Speech … Read more
The white patches characteristic of leukoplakia are usually well defined, often thickened, raised, or both, and develop at various sites, mostly in the mouth, but also in the genital region. The condition mainly affects men between the ages of 40 and 70. However, leukoplakia is what is known as pre-cancerous, meaning that it can lead … Read more
Dementia is usually characterized by a progressive deterioration of a person’s mental faculties. It can affects men and women alike. The condition often involves brain damage or atrophy; both are irreversible. In certain cases, however, dementia can be delayed. Types and Causes of Dementia. Of the many types of dementia, the commonest has no proven … Read more
Cramp is a painful and involuntary contraction of a muscle or group of muscles. Cramp in the limbs occurs most commonly in the legs, affecting the muscles in the calf or the thighs. It comes on suddenly and without warning, sometimes when the person is deeply asleep. The muscle fibers contract into a hard knot … Read more
Chapped skin or chafing is the wearing away of the protective layer of skin over a specific area, most commonly in the softer skin of the joints and other body creases. It is usually caused by the rubbing of tough material over soft skin, but without sufficient force to produce a blister or enough pressure … Read more
Dysentery is a general term for an intestinal infection which causes severe diarrhea and abdominal discomfort. Untreated amoebic dysentery can give rise to liver abscesses; in rare cases the infection may spread to other organs. Causes of Dysentery. Bacillary dysentery is caused by one of four different bacteria belonging to the Shigella family. Amoebic dysentery … Read more
Cirrhosis is a liver disease, characterized by a progressive destruction of liver cells (hepatocytes); these are then replaced with fibrous tissue, which gradually leads to hardening and less effectiveness of the organ. Clumps of small nodules give the cirrhotic liver a knobbly appearance. Causes of Cirrhosis. The most common cause of cirrhosis is alcoholism. The … Read more
Bones and teeth contains a large amount of calcium. Calcium crystals form solid building blocks which are held together by a fibrous network: the result is a strong, resilient material for supporting your body and the bones. However, calcium is not permanently sited in the bones but it is mobilized to maintain the correct levels … Read more
Burping or belching describes the involuntary reflex (backward flow) of gas from the stomach and which comes out of the mouth. Causes of Burping. With every mouthful of food swallowed, some air is also taken down into the stomach. Babies swallow a lot of air while sucking milk, the actual amount varying with how well … Read more
