Introduction Drinking water and staying hydrated imparts numerous benefits including preventing urinary tract infections (UTIs). Women are more prone to UTIs than men due to a number of reasons. UTIs are treatable but preventing them is always better. Understanding Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) Urinary tract infections or UTIs are characterized by infections developing in any
Introduction People with diabetes often experience problems in their legs and arms, particularly in their feet, which can lead to symptoms such as numbness and poor blood circulation. In such cases, it can be difficult to notice cuts, sores, and blisters. If left untreated, these wounds can quickly become infected, resulting in complications and possibly
Introduction Bronchitis is caused by an infection in the bronchial tube lining, which carries air to and from the lungs. People with bronchitis usually cough up thick and discoloured mucus. It is often developed from a cold or respiratory infection. There are two types of bronchitis: acute and chronic bronchitis. Acute bronchitis is common, whereas
Introduction of Typhoid: Typhoid is a bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Salmonella typhi, in which affected patients experience fever. Other symptoms of typhoid in adults may include diarrhea, weakness, headaches, and other symptoms. Typhoid may occur due to eating contaminated food containing the Salmonella bacteria, causing food poisoning. The bacterial infection may affect many
I. Introduction Chronic sinusitis occurs when the sinuses, which are the areas within your nose and head, remain inflamed and swollen for a duration of three months or longer. This widespread disorder disrupts the natural drainage of mucus, leading to nasal congestion. You may experience swollen or irritated eyes and find it challenging to breathe
What is a Tennis Elbow? Tennis elbow or medically known as lateral epicondylitis, is a repetitive strain injury that impacts the outside of the elbow, specifically, the tendons that attach to the lateral epicondyle of the humerus bone. It is characterized by pain and a bony bump on the outside of the elbow, and soreness
Shoulder impingement is usually a reason for shoulder pain. A rotator cuff connects the upper arm bone and shoulder along with tendons. The acromion, present at the top of the shoulder, is where the rotator cuff is. If there is a shoulder impingement, your rotator cuff will snag or rub on the acromion. The area
Known as the most mobile joint in the human body, the shoulder joint is characterized by a ball-and-socket mechanism where the head of the humerus bone fits into the glenoid cavity of the scapula. The shoulder’s ball-and-socket structure allows it to rotate in multiple directions, making it highly mobile. Though it’s attached to muscles, tendons,
