Appendicitis is an inflammation and infection of the appendix. The appendix is a small pouch extending from the first part of the large intestine. The large intestine in this region is known as the cecum. Appendicitis is reasonably common, happening in approximately 1 out of every 500 people each year. The peak incidence of appendicitis ...
In the back of your throat, there is a small flap of skin that hangs down. This little anatomical structure is known as the epiglottis. If you take a look in a mirror, open you mouth really wide, and say “AH!”, you can see your epiglottis. Like just about every organ in the body, the ...
While sun poisoning sounds more severe, it is important to know that any degree of sunburn is considered sun poisoning as the burn indicates the body is having an inflammatory reaction to the excess sunlight. There are stages to sunburn and the symptoms progress all the way up to and include death in the most ...
All dogs vomit occasionally. Maybe they ate too much or too fast or got into the trash or chewed up some cardboard. One episode does not create a medical emergency. According to the veterinarian, Dr. Bari Spielman, there are many possible causes of vomiting including: 1) Eating inappropriate food or non-food items; 2) bad reaction ...
Everyone in the world has been affected by the most annoying occurrence known to man… hiccups. They show up at the most awkward times and make a nuisance of themselves when you try to talk, sleep, or eat. But what exactly are hiccups? Why do we get them? And most importantly, how do we get ...
Sooner or later, your dog will vomit. In order to determine whether the dog just has a minor digestive embarrassment or a major medical crisis, you must be willing to look at the dog’s vomitus. This is no time to be squeamish. Your dog’s life may be at stake. Pay attention to what color the ...
Diarrhea is the passage of a watery stool that lacks the firm consistency normally found in a healthy individual. In most situations, diarrhea is a symptom of some other problem and is not a disease in itself. However, certain foods can cause diarrhea to occur right after eating, and some foods can cause diarrhea to ...