Appendicitis is the acute inflammation of the appendix. The appendix is a small, vermiform (worm-like) organ that is attached to the cecum (first part of the large intestine or colon). Although its specific location in the abdomen may vary, it is generally retrocolic (behind the colon). The normal size of the appendix is anything between …
Metrorrhagia is bleeding from the uterus that occurs between anticipated menstrual periods that is a particularly common problem in teenagers and women approaching menopause. It is considered a type of abnormal vaginal bleeding that is not associated with menstruation, as it occurs at the wrong time of the month. There are many possible causes for …
Stargazer stings are one of the most venomous to humans all over the world. They have two large poisonous spines located behind their opercle and above their pectoral fins. Moreover, their modified eye musclesare electric organs that can cause 50 volt jolt of electric shocks. This may not be enough to kill their human victims, …
Diarrheal diseases which are especially prevalent in the developing world, cause significant morbidity and mortality. Each year, diarrheal diseases kill an approximate 2 million children below 5 years of age. The most important cause of mortality and deaths associated with these diarrheal diseases is primarily dehydration, and the most vital life saving treatment in preventing …
Carbon monoxide poisoning happens as a direct result of household or industrial incidents that lead to the exposure to carbon monoxide. Moreover, carbon monoxide poisoning is one of the most commonest ways of attempting to commit suicide. It is implicated in more deaths than any other attempted form of suicide except alcohol induced ones. Carbon …
