Inflammation is the body’s natural mechanism to react to an infection or injury. Without inflammation, our bodies would not be able to process or function as they do. This is why many doctors and medical organizations back the facts that inflammation can be both helpful and harmful within our bodies. Inflammation is not just one…
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Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is a genetic blood disorder caused by an abnormal form of hemoglobin, hemoglobin S, that leads to misshapen, rigid red blood cells. These “sickle-shaped” cells can obstruct blood flow, damage tissues, and cause chronic complications such as pain crises, infections, and organ damage. While SCA is primarily known as a blood…
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Polyps are an overgrowth of cells in one specific area of the body. This article contains information about polyps, the various types of polyps, symptoms, diagnosis, and more. Facts & Risks While doctors are unsure about what exactly causes polyps to form, they are indeed a common occurrence in many humans alive today. All polyps…
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Fournier’s Gangrene of the genitals is an extremely rare condition that happens in the body when an infection is present in the body near the genitals or there are circumstances that make your body vulnerable to spreading disease and infection, like chemotherapy and heavy medication treatments. When people hear the word ‘gangrene,’ they often think…
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Once you have obtained your cancer diagnosis, one of your main concerns may be how to handle school or college for yourself, your family member, or your child. With treatment, side effects and down time, this can greatly affect the ability to get a quality education. You may find yourself or your child needing to…
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This common skin condition essentially speeds up the life of skin cells and causes them to build up quickly on the surface of the skin. The extra skin cells from Psoriasis scale and cause red patches that are painful and itchy. This is a chronic disease that comes and goes, and even has bouts of…
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Raynaud’s Phenomenon is a rare disease that affects the blood vessels in the body. Affecting the fingers, toes, and occasionally the ears, nose, and chin, it is visible by the discoloration and bone-chillingly cold feel on the skin. This happens because the blood vessels narrow when one begins to feel stressed or is tripped by…
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Barrett’s esophagus is normally diagnosed in those who have had a hard run with gastrointestinal issues and long-term gastroesophageal reflux disease. In Barrett’s esophagus, the tissue in the cylinder-like muscle that connects your stomach to your mouth is replaced by tissue that is like what is found in your intestinal lining. Barrett’s esophagus is associated…
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