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What is Preparing for a Colonoscopy?
colonoscopy A colonoscopy involves inserting a thin, flexible tube called a colonoscope into the body through the anus to examine the colon (large intestine) and rectum. The primary purpose of a colonoscopy is to investigate symptoms that may be coming…
What is malaria?
Malaria is one of the world’s most serious health problems today. According to a recent World Health Organization (WHO) estimate, 409,000 people died from the disease in 2019, and 229 million individuals became sick for the first time.1 Despite the…
What is Osteopathic Medicine?
Osteopathic physicians believe there’s more to good health than the absence of pain or disease. Learn more about the DO difference, A whole-person approach to hands-on care. What is osteopathic medicine? A distinct branch of medicine in the U.S., osteopathic…
What are the Signs of a Concussion?
Signs of a Concussion well a Concussion is a condition that occurs as a result of a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). It involves the short suspension of the brain’s normal function as it responds to the impact of an…
What are the Signs of Stroke?
A stroke occurs when not enough blood reaches the brain. Blood flow to the affected part or parts of the brain may be partially obstructed or cut off completely. There are two different ways a stroke can occur:[1] Ischemic stroke,…
What Is Bacterial Prostatitis?
Bacterial prostatitis Bacterial prostatitis is a condition in which a bacterial infection develops in the prostate gland. The prostate is a gland that sits under the bladder and forms the first part of the urethra (the tube that carries urine…
What is Varicella-Zoster Virus?
The varicella-zoster virus causes the common condition chickenpox when it infects a person for the first time and, if reactivated later in life, causes the painful skin condition known as shingles. The varicella-zoster virus goes by several names, including: Varicella…
What is Acute Pancreatitis?
acute pancreatitis Acute pancreatitis is an inflammation in the pancreas. The pancreas is an organ behind the stomach and connected to the bowel. It produces enzymes, which are necessary to break down food during digestion, and helps regulate the body’s…
What is Musculoskeletal Lower Back Pain?
Musculoskeletal lower back pain Musculoskeletal lower back pain is a common condition affecting the muscles and bones of the lower back. About 40 percent of the population will have this condition at some point in their life. It can develop…
What is Genital Herpes?
Genital herpes Genital herpes is a viral condition that causes blisters on the genitals. It is a common condition that can affect both men and women, usually caused by herpes simplex virus 2 and sometimes by the herpes simplex virus…