Gallstones are solid lumps of cholesterol and bile salts that form on the gallbladder. Gallbladder is an organ, which stores the bile juice produced in liver. Bile juice helps in the digestion and assimilation of fats within the first part of small intestines known as the duodenum. Although gallstones are made up of cholesterol and… Continue reading Symptoms of Gallbladder Problems in Women
Erysipelas
What is Erysipelas ? It is a skin disease which features acute bacterial infection of the shallow lymphatic tissues and the outer dermis.It means that the upper or superficial layers of the skin get infected by bacteria. The most common pathogen is group A streptococcal bacteria, particularly streptococcuspyogenes. Erysipelas leads to formation of a striking… Continue reading Erysipelas
HIV Rash
Infection with the human immunodeficiency virus or HIV can lead to the formation of pigmented and dark rashes throughout the body. Such abnormal rashes are referred to as HIV rash. These rashes usually make an appearance 2 to 3 weeks after the initial infection. The primary cause of HIV rash is infection with the HIV… Continue reading HIV Rash
What is Double Mastectomy ?
Mastectomy is a surgical procedure applied in removing one or both breasts either partially or completely. Mastectomy is a broader term used to describe a number of surgical procedures applied to remove the breast. The term can be used to describe a surgery for removing one or both breast as well as removing lymph bones… Continue reading What is Double Mastectomy ?