Spinal cord injury (paraplegia): Damage to spinal cord

A spinal cord injury is a serious situation that requires immediate medical care. This condition causes damage to part of…

Phlebitis (inflamed vein): symptoms, cause and treatment

Phlebitis is an inflamed vein (or varicose vein) on the surface of the skin. Phlebitis is also known as phlebitis.…

The FODMAP friendly kitchen: cookbook for a sore stomach

Anyone suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can have an incredibly wide range of intestinal complaints. From diarrhea to constipation…

Blindisms: Repetitive behavior by blind and partially sighted people

Families of some children with visual impairment discover that their blind or (severely) visually impaired children exhibit repetitive and seemingly…

Painful veins: causes, symptoms, treatment & self-care

Painful veins are often a symptom arising from vein walls. A vein is a blood vessel that returns blood to…

Erythromelalgia: Burning pain and redness of feet

Erythromelalgia is a rare condition in which a patient has attacks of burning pain, warmth, redness and swelling in the…

Delivered by self-assisted caesarean section

During a planned caesarean section, the woman’s wishes are taken into account. Abroad, women could sometimes choose to remove the…

Black Gums: Causes of Black Spots on Gums

The color of the gums is normally red or pink. In some cases, gum discolorations occur, such as black spots…

Alopecia universalis: Total hair loss on the entire body

Alopecia universalis is a hair condition in which patients lose hair from all areas of the body, not just hair…

Cleaning the tongue: Benefits of tongue cleaners for oral health

Brushing and flossing your teeth every day and using mouthwash are not always enough to keep your breath fresh and…