A hiatal/hiatus hernia forms when a section of the stomach gets pushed upwards across the diaphragm. The diaphragm comprises of a tiny opening or hiatus via which the esophagus or the food pipe passes through before joining the stomach. The stomach may sometimes force its way upwards via this opening and result in the development… Continue reading What does a hiatal hernia feel like?
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Acalculous cholecystitis
Acalculous cholecystitis is a kind of inflammation of gallbladder that occurs without development of gallstone as the primary cause. Acalculous is a word used to typify cholecystitis that is not associated to development of gallstone. Cholecystitis is a medical anomaly characterized through gallbladder inflammation. Gallbladder is a tiny organ which is pear shaped and is… Continue reading Acalculous cholecystitis
Glucose in Urine
The condition marked by the presence of high amounts of glucose in urine is known as glycosuria. Healthy people usually feature low levels of glucose in urine. High levels of glucose in urine is a common feature in diabetic patients, especially if the high levels of blood sugar in diabetics remains untreated. In addition to… Continue reading Glucose in Urine
Lipoma
Lipoma is a term used to describe the growth of benign bumps just below the skin surface and above the muscle tissue. It consists of fat cells and looks just like a fibrous capsule. The fatty lumps grow slowly; they can be easily moved with the hand and feel doughy. Lipoma can affect both genders… Continue reading Lipoma