Archive for December, 2008

Wilson’s Disease : Symptoms and Treatment

Wilson’s disease is a genetic disorder, which is fatal unless early detected and treated. It is a rare condition, where excess copper builds up in the body causing copper poisoning. Wilson’s disease is quite uncommon and affects 1 in 30,000 people. It is named after Dr Samual Wilson, who first described the disorder in 1912.
Copper [...]

Why is my abdominal pain relieved by putting pressure on it?

I have abdominal pain that is centered in the navel area and mildly radiates to the left side and when my cat (who weighs 14 pounds, and yes kitty is overweight and currently on diet food supervised by a vet) sits on my abdomen the pain goes away. Does anyone have any idea of what [...]

What Exactly is Peptic Ulcer and What Causes It?

Ulcer is a very common and known disease that each one of us has heard of. But what many don’t know is what are the true causes of the ulcer disease. Until some time ago everybody believed that ulcer is caused by hot and spicy food and also by stress at work. In fact, a [...]

Can upper abdominal pain be a sign of diabetes?

I've had upper abdominal pain, and my doc diagnosed me as having a mild case of pancreatitis (no tests were done). I've had a numbness on and off in my left thigh and left arm, back pain on the same side. I also have a "floater" in my vision sometimes. I think [...]

Endometriosis And Mirena Is It The Right Treatment For You?

Endometriosis and mirena treatment is something else you can consider if you find that controlling your diet by eliminating “bad” foods isn’t providing you with adequate relief. Mirena is used to treat endometriosis symptoms by limiting the amount of blood flow during menses.
What is Mirena? It is a form of contraception and a type of [...]

Rheumatism – Fibromyalgia, Symptoms, Treatment & Cure

An inflammation of the fibrous or connective tissue of the body is called Fibromyalgia or Rheuatism.
It is characterized by general muscle pain, constant fatigue, and several localized tender points with these symptoms.
Known commonly as rheumatism, it is now called Fibrositis, fibromyalgia, and fibromyositis by the medical community.
Causes and Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
There is no [...]

My cat seems to be having abdominal pain. Any idea what it could be?

My cat was just diagnosed with an eye infection and is on a cream antibiotic that goes into her eye. Now, although I'm not sure it's related, she seems to be having abdominal pain. If you touch her belly she cries out.
Does anyone have any idea of what it could be? She doesn't have [...]

All you Need to Know About Sports Hernia, Its Symptoms and Its Treatment

Those who practice physically demanding sports such as soccer, rugby or even tennis, are at a very high risk of developing sports hernia. Sports hernia, or Gilmore’s groin as some call it, is a very common type of hernia that affects the lower abdominal wall and can be encountered at those who practice sports.
Practicing the [...]

Shilajit Benefits and Uses

According to the legends famous in India shilajit is considered as nectar or amrit of God given to mankind to live life youthfully and become immortal forever. Shilajit commonly called, as shilajitu in ayurvedic terms is a kind of resins that oozes out from Himalayan Mountains due to heating effect of sun in summers. It [...]

Left abdominal pain from below navel to left sides of vagina?

I am 16 years old and I haven't had my period for about almost 2 months now, I am also a virgin.
I have latley experienced left abdominal pain, which sometimes wakes me up in my sleep. It is sharp and sometimes occurs randomally when I turn over in bed.
It is from lower than my naval [...]