Silent heart attack is by far the most difficult of all heart diseases to recognize. Discover the signs of a silent heart attack and the means of diagnosing the condition. Examine the latest treatments and some preventive measures.
It is important to recognize the early symptoms of mild stroke. The symptoms often occur without being recognized as stroke symptoms thus its early recognition can help prevent the more serious complication of stroke to occur.
What are liver enzymes Liver enzymes are proteins that help speed up chemical reactions within the liver. They perform a variety of functions in the body, such as filtration and cleansing of blood, excretion and metabolism. The liver is greatly involved in removing toxins from the body. It also makes proteins that take part in…
Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative disorder that affects the central nervous system which progressively causes deterioration of functions such as motor skills and speech. It is classified within the group of movement disorders. It characteristically produces tremor, slow physical movements, muscle rigidity and in severe cases the inability to move altogether.
The heart consists of four chambers: there are two at the top called the atria and two at the bottom known as the ventricles. The heart has its own pace maker called the sinoatrial (SA) node which is a small mass of specialized cells in the heart’s right atrium. The sinus node produces electrical pulses…
A brain tumor is defined as an abnormal growth of cells within the brain or inside the skull. The growth can be benign or malignant. It is further defined as any intracranial tumor created by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division, normally either in the brain itself, in the cranial nerves, in the brain envelopes (meninges),…
Hemorrhoids occur when the veins around the anus or lower rectum become swollen and inflamed usually resulting from severe constipation, straining during bowel movement, pregnancy ( hemorrhoidal vessels become enlarged due to pressure on the abdomen, changes in hormones, and pressure from actual childbirth). The pressure of the fetus on the abdomen, as well as…
MS stands for multiple sclerosis, an autoimmune disease, which can also be called encephalomyelitis disseminate and disseminated sclerosis. It is important to treat this serious medical condition because it can eventually lead to neuropsychiatric disorder and cognitive disability. Find out more about this chronic disease by studying the diagnosis, treatments and symptoms of MS.