Conditions

Clay Colored Stool

Conditions

Normal stool is yellowish or brown in color. This color is imparted to stool by bile fluid that is produced by the liver. Clay colored stool can occur due to a variety of causes that affect bile function, including insufficient drainage of bile from liver [Read More]

Orange Colored Stool

Conditions

Normal stool is usually brown or yellowish in color. This color is imparted to feces by bilirubin and iron that occur in high levels in stool. The yellowish-orange colored bilirubin occurs in the bowels and gets passed to feces when it passes through it. Causes [Read More]

What does Sticky Poop Mean?

Conditions

The way your fecal matter looks and smells says a lot about the overall health you have. More specifically, it is the biggest indicator to know the functioning of the digestive and gastrointestinal system as well as the other possible infections or diseases such as [Read More]

Black Tarry Stool

Conditions

Black tarry stool is a state wherein stool is black or dark red in color. This condition may be normal in few cases but also it may be a sign of internal bleeding or of damagein the gastrointestinal tract. Some signs and symptoms that may [Read More]

How long is Stomach Virus contagious?

Conditions

Medically known as gastroenteritis, stomach flu is an infection marked by inflammation of the large and small intestines as well as the stomach and varied symptoms like stomach cramping and uneasiness, vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea. Globally, it is one of the major causes of fatalities [Read More]

White Blood Cells in Urine

Conditions

Medically known as hematuria, the presence of white blood cells in urine is not normal and often a symptom of some underlying condition or infection, especially of the urinary system. The urinary system is made of the kidneys, bladder, ureters, and urethra. Presented below are [Read More]

Oblique Muscle

Conditions

The oblique muscles are a part of the four abdominal muscles and are divided into external and internal segments. They are located on the abdominal sides between the rib cage and the hips. Both of them work together to help bend and twist the body [Read More]

What causes White Stuff in Urine?

Conditions

The urine experiences changes in its color, odor, consistency, suspensions, concentration, and texture. Sometimes, the urine may assume different colors. At other times, it may change its concentration. You may have urine that looks oil or it is cloudy. You may at times, see particles [Read More]

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]