Author: Saroj Kumari

What is an E. coli (Escherichia coli) Infection? Escherichia coli or E. coli is a bacteria that normally lives in the intestines of humans and animals, whose function is actually to maintain the health of the digestive system. However, there are certain types of E. coli that can cause infections that result in symptoms of diarrhea, abdominal pain and cramps. This dangerous type of E. coli bacteria produces Shiga toxin (STEC), a type of poison that can cause severe foodborne illness. The toxin from the Escherichia coli bacteria can be transmitted to humans through the consumption of contaminated food. Such as raw or undercooked meat, raw milk, and contaminated…

Dwarfism Dwarfism is a genetic medical condition that causes a person to be much shorter than the average-sized man or woman. The average height of an adult with dwarfism is four feet or about 1.2 meters. But dwarfism can also apply to adults who are 147.32 centimeters tall or shorter. While there are many different causes of dwarfism, there are two main types of the condition, proportional and disproportionate. Here’s an explanation: Proportional dwarfism This type of dwarfism is characterized by the head, torso, and limbs all being in proportion to each other. But much smaller than the average person’s size, this condition is…

DVT Deep Vein Thrombosis Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) or deep vein thrombosis is a blood clot that occurs in the deep veins. This condition generally occurs in the large veins found in the thighs and calves. Venous thrombosis can also occur in other veins, such as the arms, and can spread to the lungs. DVT that attacks the lungs can block half or all of the pulmonary artery, causing dangerous complications called pulmonary embolism  ( PE) and venous thromboembolism  (VTE). Symptoms of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Deep Vein Thrombosis  (DVT) can attack the leg and arm areas. Sufferers will feel pain, swelling, and pain in the area.…

Dry Socket Dry Socket is a problem that can occur after a tooth extraction. When a tooth is removed, a blood clot can form in the hole in the bone where the tooth is located (the socket). Well, this disorder occurs when a blood clot breaks loose or does not form at all. Without a blood clot, the bone and nerves are directly exposed to the surrounding area of ​​the mouth. This problem can cause pain and delay healing in the surgical area. Dry Socket Symptoms If you look at the place where the tooth was pulled and the hole…

Sperm donation is a procedure where a man donates semen, or the fluid containing sperm that is released during ejaculation, to help a person or couple become pregnant. Donated sperm can be injected into a woman’s reproductive tract (intrauterine insemination) or used to fertilize mature eggs in a laboratory (in vitro fertilization or IVF ). The use of donated sperm is known as third-party reproduction. A man who gives sperm donation can be known or anonymous to the recipient. While sperm donation given to a known recipient is called directed donation. Before a man can donate sperm, he must undergo an examination…