What It Feels Like to Wake up During Surgery: ‘It Was Like a Nightmare’
Surgeons perform procedures for patients after administering general anesthesia. Patients slip into a deep sleep with little or no knowledge of the surgical procedure. On rare occasions, patients wake up during surgery. This condition is called anesthesia awareness. This condition is generally traumatic. What is Anesthesia Awareness Anesthesia awareness is a condition where patients under […]
She Was Dying of Liver Cancer But a Hepatitis C-infected Organ Saved Her Life
Betty Huart had liver cancer, and she needed a transplant. However, a hepatitis C-infected organ was the only option. Why would a doctor implant a hepatitis C-infected liver in someone who was already fighting for their life? Image Source Stepping into Uncharted Waters The practice of medicine is just that, a practice. When Dr. James Burton […]
This Father Became the First Black Man to Get a Face Transplant
Robert Chelsea was 68 years old when a drunk driver hit his car as he was on his way home from a church near Los Angeles, California. The accident caused an explosion that left him with third-degree burns over 60 percent of his body and face. It also disfigured his face, leaving him with no […]
A South Dakota Woman Went To The Hospital For Kidney Stones And Gave Birth To Triplets
[nextpage title=”…”] Dannette Giltz had experienced this kind of sharp pain before. The South Dakota woman knew what kidney stones felt like. She believed she was having that familiar pain all over again. She quickly headed to the emergency room for treatment. However, doctors found something else, and it wasn’t stoned. Giltz was actually in […]
This Woman Thought She Had a Pimple Under Her Eye—But It Turned Out to Be Skin Cancer
It began as a tiny pimple under her eye. It never seemed to go away, and after three years, the New York City schoolteacher decided it was time to have it examined. That is when Gibson Miller, 24, discovered she had developed stage 1 basal cell carcinoma. Yes, it was skin cancer of all things. […]
What Is Circumcision? 9 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Male Circumcision, but Should
If a boy is born to a set of parents, the issue of male circumcision will need to be discussed. In western cultures, this early medical procedure is considered to be standard. More and more parents, however, are choosing to leave their newborn boys intact for many reasons. The practice of cutting away a newborn […]
This Woman Had Feces Leaking Into Her Bladder—and Yes, It’s as Gross as It Sounds
When feces comes to our health, there can be some unpleasant topics to discuss. The more you know about the human body, however, the better off you will be for spotting unusual symptoms. For instance, an elderly woman complained to her doctor about finding “gassy bubbles” in her urine. The diagnosis was bizarre but true, […]
Lopsided Vagina: Are My Labia Normal?
Self-love. We all know we’re supposed to love the skin we’re in but sometimes, it’s easier said than done. From comparing ourselves to Instagram influencers to wondering if we’re smart enough, we’re our toughest critics. And just when you thought you had heard it all, now another factor comes into play: Our labia. Yes, we […]
Cycling Could Be Desensitizing Your Vagina
Cycling is a killer workout, and spin classes are a major trend in the fitness industry. If you’ve ever tried cycling, one of the first things you noticed was that it’s not the most comfortable exercise in the world. In addition to a burn that will last for days, your lady bits can take quite […]
This Woman Discovered Massive Ovarian Tumors After Failed Pregnancy Test
Women, especially, need to listen to their bodies. Often times, we know there’s something up, but we ignore the signs. One woman who had struggled with infertility issues in the past was developing a belly she thought from overeating. She enrolled in a fitness boot camp, but no matter how much she exercised, her growing […]
10 Facts Every Woman Should Know About Her Cervix
Cervix is the neck of the womb located at the bottom of the uterus and the top of the vulva.It has a canal, which allows passage of fluid from the body, blood, and also the baby. The canal is tight shut – opening wide during labor when having a baby, allow sperm to travel during […]
Fighting Cancer: Easing the Financial Strain for Patients and Their Families
It’s terrible enough when you’re going through cancer yourself or with a loved one, but when you also have the additional worry of the financial cost of treatment, it can make the whole ordeal seem overwhelming. More often than not, cancer patients and their families need support in the form of financial help. Here’s an […]
Common Symptoms of Blood in Stool and Ways to Have it Treated
Blood in the stool can become a bit of a problem to deal with as it can result from either some issues which are easily remediated as well as from a serious disease which when left untreated might lead to serious problems. There are a lot of causes which result in having blood in stools […]
9 Natural Ways To Reduce Risk of Blood Clots
9 Natural Ways To Reduce Risk of Blood Clots A blood clot is a gelatinous mass of coagulated blood used to repair damaged blood vessels such as the arteries, capillaries and veins. Blood clots typically form at the surface of the blood vessel thereby preventing excessive loss of blood. However, there are some instances where a […]
5 Facts You Need Know About Scars and How to Get Rid of Them
Scars occur after people experience sores, scrapes, or cuts. Some scars can even occur as a result of the disease. Scars that are located in places that have heightened motion or tension of the skin are often particularly noticeable and unpleasant in appearance. People who are curious about scars should understand what exactly triggers them […]
How to Get Rid Of Back Pain Fast By Applying Pressure To These Areas
How to Get Rid Of Back Pain Fast By Applying Pressure To These Areas [nextpage title=”…”] Reflexology is an alternative medicine that is based on the theory that there are small areas of innervation in the feet that correspond to the organs and muscles in the body. The foot is a map of nerve endings, […]
How to Talk to Your Partner about Erectile Dysfunction
If your partner is experiencing difficulties getting an erection, rest assured you’re not alone. It is estimated that half of all men aged between 40 and 70 have erectile dysfunction (ED) to some degree, and the problem can affect younger men too. Despite the fact that this issue is so common, couples can find it […]
7 Types Of Pain You Should Never Ignore
7 Types Of Pain You Should Never Ignore [nextpage title=”…”] Not every pain requires immediate special attention, but there are some that require immediate attention, especially those accompanied by fever or that suddenly occur. Here are some pains that should be cause for immediate concern and medical attention: • Severe/thunderclap head pain Could be: An […]