Leg pain while walking and after walking is not uncommon. It depends on duration, distance and physical conditioning. A person who is physically fit and conditioned to walk long distances may not experience pain during or after a long walk. A person who is not accustomed to walking for the same distance or duration may >> Read More ...
There are many reasons why a young girl may not menstruate despite obvious signs of puberty and even other menstrual symptoms. From pregnancy and hormonal disturbances to drugs and even psychological stress, the menstrual cycle can be impacted to varying degrees. However, in these cases menstruation (periods) does not >> Read More ...
Like any part of the body, a host of problems can arise with the pancreas. These disorders and diseases can affect the function of the pancreas. It causes various symptoms which may range from mild to severe. Pancreas problems can even lead to life-threatening consequences and should always be taken >> Read More ...
Chest pain is often a cause of concern for adults. With heart disease being one of the most common causes of death among adults, chest pain is often immediately associated with heart problems. However, heart conditions are not the only reason for chest pain. There are many other causes, most of which are not serious or >> Read More ...
Most of us have experienced instances where a bowel movement did not feel complete. We may use a range of terms to describe this type of bowel movement, including unsatisfied or incomplete. There may still be the urge to pass stool after the bowel movement and sometimes an inability to defecate despite this urging. There >> Read More ...
We all experience indigestion every now and then. It is not uncommon after overeating or exercising immediately after a meal. Indigestion is a collection of symptoms like nausea, bloating and excessive belching that we refer to as an upset stomach. Sometimes it is caused or worsened by stomach acid which is irritating the >> Read More ...
Menstruation is a normal physiological process in the teen girls and women of reproductive age. However, it can vary among females. Not every woman will menstruate for the same duration. Even the quantity of menses (period blood) varies. However, there is an average duration of menstrual periods and average quantity of >> Read More ...
While most of us will yawn late at night and even after waking from sleep, it is not uncommon to yawn intermittently during the day. Whether you are just tired, experiencing an afternoon dip or bored, yawning is a reflex action that has physiologic and even social implications. It is even considered to be a non-verbal >> Read More ...
Swallowing is one of the normal reflexes in the body present from birth. It pushes the contents of the mouth (food, beverages and saliva) down the throat and into the esophagus where it is shuttled down to the stomach. This process should not be painful. When there is pain on swallowing then it needs to be investigated >> Read More ...
Taste is made possible by the taste buds although smell does play a part in perceiving tastes. The different types of taste receptors or taste buds to detect different tastes. The four primary tastes were considered as sour, salty, sweet and bitter but now umami taste is also considered as one of the primary tastes. The >> Read More ...
