Author: Saroj Kumari
What are gallstones? People who experience symptoms of gallstone disease usually require immediate treatment. One treatment for gallstones is surgery to remove the gallbladder. However, if gallstones do not cause signs or symptoms, gallstone treatment is usually not needed. Gallstones are hardened deposits of digestive fluid that can form in the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the abdomen, just below the liver. The gallbladder holds a digestive fluid called bile that is released into the small intestine. Gallstones range in size from as small as a grain of sand to as large…
Tonsil stones or tonsilloliths are small lumps that form on the tonsils. If left untreated, this condition can cause the sufferer to experience bad breath and a sore throat. For mild conditions, this disease can be treated by gargling with salt water. However, if this condition has worsened, this disease needs to be treated with surgery. Tonsil Stone Symptoms In the early stages of its development, this disease will not cause any symptoms. However, as the stone grows larger, there are various symptoms that can be experienced, such as: Bad breath The main symptom of this disease is quite bad…
What is Uterine Atony? Uterine atony is a condition that occurs when the uterus does not contract (tighten) properly during or after childbirth. It is a serious complication that can cause life-threatening blood loss. During pregnancy, the baby is in the womb and receives blood, oxygen, and nutrients from the placenta. Blood vessels and arteries supply blood to the baby through the placenta. After delivery, the uterus contracts to expel the placenta. These contractions help to slow down the bleeding by pressing on the blood vessels that connect the uterus to the placenta. Without pressure on the blood vessels, the…
What is Atorvastatin? Have you ever filled a prescription for a generic or patented drug containing atorvastatin at a pharmacy or hospital? Actually, what is atorvastatin? Atorvastatin is a statin drug (HMG-CoA) that is useful for treating high cholesterol and reducing the risk of heart attack, angina, and stroke. Doctors may also sometimes prescribe atorvastatin if you have a history of genetic heart disease or chronic health problems such as diabetes as a preventive measure. Another use of atorvastatin is as an adjunct therapy to diet or weight loss programs. However, make sure to consult a doctor. How Atorvastatin Works…
What is Folic Acid? Folic acid is a type of B vitamin that is usually found in foods such as dried beans, peas, lentils, oranges, whole grain products, liver, asparagus, beets, broccoli, sprouts, or spinach. Folic acid can help the body produce and maintain new cells and also helps prevent changes in DNA that can lead to cancer. As a medicine, folic acid is used to treat folate deficiency and certain types of anemia (lack of red blood cells) caused by folate deficiency. Folic acid is sometimes used in combination with other medications to treat pernicious, aplastic, or normocytic anemia.…