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Throat feels swollen – What could it be?

Conditions

Medically termed as ‘Globus’ or ‘Globus Pharyngis,’ the condition of a lumpy sensation in the throat is quite common. It may however be noted that patients with a physical lump in the throat that causes the throat to feel swollen need to immediately visit a [Read More]

What is Hydroureteronephrosis?

Conditions

Hydroureteronephrosis  is a condition marked by dilation and distention of the kidneys’ urinary collecting system, i.e., the calices, renal pelvis, and infundibula. It is typically caused due to blockages to the free outflow of urine from the kidneys. It is a term used for the [Read More]

Sun Poisoning

Skin Disorders

Sun poisoning happens when the sunburn gets too extreme due to the UV radiation burning the skin. It usually gets unchecked as the symptoms are more like sunburn which is a common phenomenon. As it gets unnoticed it later causes a lot of other problems [Read More]

What Causes Frothy Urine?

Conditions

Many people are concerned about the look and appearance of their urine. There is every reason to worry when you notice something unusual about your urine. However, sometimes, it is just something temporary and not of major concern. When you pass foamy or frothy urine, [Read More]

White Particles in Urine

Conditions

Normal healthy urine is typically clear and devoid of varied pathogens or foreign matter. White particles in urine can be a symptom of a variety of different conditions. For example, pregnant women tend to experience the elimination of protein and white leukocytes in urine as [Read More]

Why Does it Hurt When I Swallow?

Conditions

There are many reasons why it may hurt when a person swallows. Some of the most common causes are listed below. Throat pain when swallowing Listed below are some of the causes why the throat may hurt when swallowing: Glandular fever: The illness is caused [Read More]

Red Dots on Roof of Mouth

Conditions

Sores and spots in the mouth can be one of the most unpleasant and annoying experiences. The spots can appear inside the mouth such as on the roof, on the lips, gums and even on the palate. Other kinds of spots can also appear outside [Read More]

Black Dots in Stool

Conditions

Healthy stool is normally brown in color. It is initially green and then turns bright yellowish as it passed across the digestive tract. Later, due to the action of bile, bacteria, bilirubin, protein, fat, water, broken down RBCs, and cellulose and other indigestible plant matter, [Read More]

HIV Rash – Does it Itch?

Skin Disorders

HIV comes with numerous other problems like skin rashes. More than 85% of HIV patients experience a rash at one or the other stage due to the HIV infection which at times also becomes acute. As the immune system weakens, the vulnerability of getting infected [Read More]

Black Specks in Stool

Conditions

Feces of a healthy person is brown in color. Black specks in stool are often an indication of some kind of internal bleeding. Such bleeding may occur due to varied conditions affecting the intestines, bowels, and other organs of the digestive system. Black specks in [Read More]