A breast pump is a mechanical device used by breastfeeding mothers to extract milk from their breasts. It is used when the mother is not able to breastfeed her baby directly from the breast due to any … [Read More...] about Breast Pump – Types, Working, Uses and Selection Tips
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Breast Engorgement: Causes, Prevention and Treatment
Breast engorgement is the painful condition of breasts that occurs after 2-3 days of childbirth when the breasts start producing a larger quantity of milk. It occurs due to both increased production … [Read More...] about Breast Engorgement: Causes, Prevention and Treatment
Breastfeeding – Benefits, Problems and Tips for Better Feeding
Breastfeeding or lactation is a natural and normal way of providing newborns and infants with all the nutrients they need.It is the purest, safest and most sustainable way to feed an … [Read More...] about Breastfeeding – Benefits, Problems and Tips for Better Feeding
Chylous Ascites – Causes, Presentation and Treatment
Chylous ascites is a less common form of ascites resulting from a collection of lymph in the abdominal cavity due to an interruption in the lymphatic system. It is also called milky ascites because of … [Read More...] about Chylous Ascites – Causes, Presentation and Treatment
Shingles or Herpes Zoster – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Shingles or Herpes zoster is a viral disease that occurs with reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus (virus that causes varicella or chicken pox). It is characterized by a painful skin rash which … [Read More...] about Shingles or Herpes Zoster – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Is Fructose Bad For your Health
Sucrose [glucose] and fructose are two different kinds of sugars that make part of our diet. Sucrose is the common sugar we consume, fructose is consumed in the form of sweetening syrup. Fructose … [Read More...] about Is Fructose Bad For your Health
Allicin and Its Health Benefits
Allicin is a compound produced when you bite fresh garlic or crush it or cut it. Allicin is produced by enzymatic action on the precursor component alliin.Studies have found that Allicin has … [Read More...] about Allicin and Its Health Benefits
MELD and PELD Score
MELD is the short form for the Model for End-Stage Liver Disease, a scoring system that is used for gauging prognosis and determining priority for receipt of a liver transplant.The score was … [Read More...] about MELD and PELD Score
Herpes Simplex Infection: Causes, Presentation and Diagnosis
Herpes simplex is an infection caused by HSV (herpes simplex virus). This virus can affect various organs including the external genitalia, anal region, mucosal surfaces, and skin in other parts of … [Read More...] about Herpes Simplex Infection: Causes, Presentation and Diagnosis
Liver Fibrosis Causes, Presentation and Treatment
Liver fibrosis or hepatic fibrosis is an aggressive wound healing, often triggered by chronic injury and resulting in excessive connective tissue in the liver.In simple terms, it means scarring in … [Read More...] about Liver Fibrosis Causes, Presentation and Treatment
Omphalitis – Causes, Presentation and Treatment
Omphalitis is an infection of the umbilicus and/or surrounding tissues, occurring primarily in the neonatal period. It is a true medical emergency that can rapidly progress to systemic infection and … [Read More...] about Omphalitis – Causes, Presentation and Treatment
Spleen Anatomy, Function and Significance
The spleen is the largest organ of your lymphatic system which consists of network of trabeculae, blood vessels and lymphoid tissue.It resides in the upper left of the abdomen and is protected by … [Read More...] about Spleen Anatomy, Function and Significance
Lymph Node Structure and Function
The lymph node is small, oval bean-shaped structure of lymphatic system formed of lymphoid tissue enclosed in a connective tissue capsule.These occur in association with the lymphatic vessels and … [Read More...] about Lymph Node Structure and Function
Subclavian Steal Syndrome Presentation and Treatment
Subclavian steal syndrome is said to be present when the blood flow in vertebral artery reverses due to significant stenosis or occlusion of the ipsilateral subclavian artery just before the origin of … [Read More...] about Subclavian Steal Syndrome Presentation and Treatment
Tinea Versicolor [Pityriasis Versicolor] – Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
Tinea versicolor is a superficial fungal infection of the skin which causes hypopigmented [light colored] or hyperpigmented macules [dark colored] spots on chest and back.The infection is caused … [Read More...] about Tinea Versicolor [Pityriasis Versicolor] – Symptoms, Causes, Treatment