How Does Stress Affect Diverticulitis?
One of the inescapable facts of modern life is that stress will come calling in one form or another for every person. It might be job-related, family situations could be…
Costochondritis: Causes and Symptoms
Costochondritis is an inflammation in the chest where the upper ribs are joined to the sternum, or breast bone, by cartilage. It is a condition that is usually not life…
Chest Pain From Pneumonia
Disclaimer: This article is intended to inform and educate about chest pain from Pneumonia. It is not intended to help you diagnose or treat your condition. If you have any…
Acid Reflux Chest Pain: Causes and Treatments
Acid Reflux Chest Pain Acid reflux is a feeling of burning pain around the lower chest area which is caused by stomach food, bile, and others, churning out (reflux) back…
Common Causes Of Chest Pain
Chest pain is one of the primary reasons people visit the emergency room. While this type of pain is a sign of a heart attack which is life-threatening, there are…
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder. It is also commonly referred to as functional bowel disease or spastic colon. While there are varying degrees of symptoms among…
Kidney Disorders
Kidney Disorders Kidneys are crucial organs in the human body. They are responsible for purifying blood through excretion of waste and retaining enough water to keep the body hydrated. Kidney…
Constipation
Constipation is something that everyone experiences and no one likes to talk about. Many people wonder if their bowel habits are normal or cause for concern, but they avoid…
Urinary Tract Disorders
Urinary tract disorders can involve more than one organ, such as one or both kidneys, one or both ureters, the bladder, or the urethra. In men, a UTD can involve…
Diverticulitis
Diverticulitis, a relatively common condition for older adults, is commonly marked by belly pain, bloating, diarrhea, and even vomiting. Because the symptoms manifest in ways so similar to other digestive disorders, it…