Suicidal ideation Learning that a loved one is thinking about suicide can be scary. While we must take these thoughts seriously and take action in finding the appropriate treatment, it’s important to understand the difference between suicidal ideation and suicidal intent. Suicidal ideation is simply having thoughts about suicide, while suicidal intent indicates a clear […]
Intestinal Tuberculosis Intestinal tuberculosis (ITB) is a rare infection of the digestive tract caused by the Mycobacterium tuberculosis organism. It’s a type of gastrointestinal (GI) tuberculosis (TB). Gastrointestinal tuberculosis is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection, usually after coming in contact with the respiratory fluids of a person who got already infected. This bacterium can travel […]
Esophageal cancer or Carcinoma of esophagus The esophagus is the hollow, muscular tube that moves food and liquid from the throat to the stomach. The wall of the esophagus is made up of several layers of tissue, including mucous membrane, muscle, and connective tissue. Esophageal cancer starts on the inside lining of the esophagus and […]
Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes widespread pain and tenderness in the body. It can also cause fatigue, sleep issues, and cognitive problems. Symptoms of Fibromyalgia Pain in the muscles and soft tissues of the neck, shoulders, back, chest, hips, buttocks, arms, and legsPain that worsens in the morning and evening, or lasts […]
Ventricular Hypertrophy Ventricular hypertrophy is a condition where the walls of the heart’s ventricles thicken. It can affect the left ventricle, the right ventricle, or both ventricles at the same time Biventricular Hypertrophy. Causes of Ventricular Hypertrophy High blood pressureHigh blood pressure can overwork the heart muscle, causing the walls to thicken.Aortic stenosisAortic stenosis is […]