Belly Fat Causes, Dangers and Ways To Lose A Flabby Tummy
With one-third of Americans being overweight or obese, a flabby belly is not an uncommon sight these days. Many people consider weight gain to be a consequence of aging but >> Read More ...
Medical Questions
What is Vomiting? Control of Emesis
Vomiting is the process of expelling the upper gastrointestinal contents in a forceful manner. Also known as emesis, vomiting occurs when the nervous supply to the pharynx, esophagus, stomach and duodenum of the small intestine is overstimulated. This often occurs as a result of overdistention or irritation of these areas. >> Read More ...
What are Triglycerides? Functions, Foods, Fat Tissue, Blood
Triglycerides are one of the types of lipids present in the human body and can be sourced from food or is manufactured within the body. It derives its name from its chemical structure – three long chain fatty acid molecules bind with one glycerol molecule. The most common fatty acids found in triglycerides are >> Read More ...
Nerve Stretch, Leg Pain, Other Tests For a Pinched Nerve
KatherineH45 Asked : My problem started 6 months ago when both of my legs started paining but the left leg pain was worse. The right ankle became quite sore and started swelling bout a month later and I visited my doctor who told me that I was putting too much pressure on the leg. He suspected that I had a pinched nerve >> Read More ...
IBS Pain Relief with Exercise, Birth Control Pills
CareyK84 Asked : I have been suffering with IBS from my teens and have tried just about everything recommended by my doctor and all types of health products. Apart from a few things that offered moderate relief, there was nothing that helped me completely. My main symptoms are pain and diarrhea. The diarrhea comes and >> Read More ...
Male Rectal Exam, Other Tests and Alternatives
BernieK Asked : I am a 52 year old male and have been have had 3 urinary tract infections in the last 8 months. The first two times I was just given antibiotics by my doctor. No tests apart from an examination. I developed severe diarrhea that lasted for like 2 months. When I got my third infection I insisted that tests be >> Read More ...