Author: healthhema

Many people want to know about conch piecing, which is getting more popular daily. The conch is the inside part of your ear, and the inner and outer conch are the two primary parts of this middle cartilage. The bottom half is typically referred to as the inner conch, and the higher part as the outer conch. To learn more about obtaining, continue reading about conch piercing. They include the level of discomfort, the length of recovery, the cost, and the suggested jeweler. What is Conch Piercing? The conch piercing, pronounced “konk,” may be a unique body piercing because it…

What is stage 3 kidney disease? At this stage of CKD, (stage 3b kidney disease) your kidneys have modest to severe impairment, making it more difficult for them to filter waste and fluid from your blood. Your body’s waste can build up and begin to harm other organs and systems, including your bones, high blood pressure, and anemia. What is CKD, or chronic kidney disease? Doctors refer to any abnormalities of the kidneys as having renal disease, even if there is just minor damage. Chronic refers to a condition that does not fully improve and how much stage 3 kidney…

Patella Alta also referred to a high-riding patella. Patella alta is an unusually high patella as relates to the position of an individual’s femur. Patella is also known as the kneecap and sits on thigh bone or femur. Normally kneecap rests in a groove and to allow it function properly, the groove’s cartilage needs to have good contact with kneecap’s cartilage at the back. Patients having patella alta have a high kneecap that isn’t fitting the groove as it should meaning the cartilage tends to wear down faster.1,2 In patella alta, the femoral groove gives only little barrier to keep…

Getting your belly button pierced can be an intimidating experience, even though it’s a lot of fun because you never know what to expect. The most difficult part is not knowing if it’ll look very good or not. Everyone should consider getting a belly piercing if they would like to add to their style. Unfortunately, if you obtain one, you must remember to spend a great deal of effort and care in order for your belly button piercing to heal quickly. When you get a piercing, you are more likely to get an infectious disease. They can be frustrating and…

Automatonophobia refers to fear of objects that represent human beings. These objects include wax statutes, dummies, and animatronics creatures. People with this kind of fear believe that things such as robots that move on their own are extremely harmful1. Automophobic people are unease when they are in places that have wax statutes and dummies. Their social life is also affected because they cannot visit areas such as museums or shopping centers which have mannequins. Symptoms of Automatonophobia Automophobic people manifest the following signs and symptoms which vary from one person to another3: They may have difficulty in breathing and sometimes…

What is Hiatal Hernia? Hiatal hernia happens when the top part of your stomach thrusts up via the diaphragm into the chest area1. The diaphragm is a muscle that lies between your chest and abdomen. This muscle assists you to breathe. Usually, the stomach is underneath the diaphragm in normal people. But in people with hiatal hernia, the section of their stomach pushes through this muscle. The cavity through which the part of the stomach moves through is known as hiatus. This condition occurs mostly in people above fifty years. It affects up to about 60% of people by the…

What is Hitchhiker’s Thumb? Hitchhiker’s thumb is a genetic condition that causes a person to bend his or her thumbs backwards while stretching. It is also known as distal hyperextensibility1. The thumb consists of a distal joint which keep the thumb in a straight line. As the distal joint extends, it enables you to bend the thumb backwards leading to hitchhiker’s thumb. Hitchhiker’s thumb does not cause any pain in those who have it. Thumb Genes Normally, our bodies contain genes that are responsible for the size, color and shape of an individual. Bendy thumb gene is one of those genes…

What is an Infected Hangnail? Infected Hangnail is the appearance of skin at the root of the nail that looks jagged and torn is common. This skin is called a hangnail and it is mostly seen on the fingers as opposed to the toes. Hangnails, therefore, refer to the small dry skin flaps that detach from the edges of your nail, especially during winter or after being in the water for a long time. Although it is a common occurrence, it can lead to infection if your hand comes into contact with bacteria or other germs. When there is pain around…

Enlarged Thyroid is a n enlargement of the thyroid gland is medically known as goiter. Usually, the thyroid enlarges and expands beyond its normal size causing a noticeable bulge in your neck. Fig 1: Showing a bulging or an enlarged thyroid Location and Shape This is a small gland found under the skin of your neck and below Adam’s Apple measuring approximately 5 centimeters in width. Its shape resembles a butterfly or bow tie as the two halves of the gland connect in the middle or isthmus. You can only barely feel the thyroid in normal circumstances, but if…

Periostitis is a medical condition where the bone covering known as periosteum is inflamed. The bone is always thought of to be hard substance but it is actually living tissue that gets nutrients and excretes waste products just like any other cell in the body. This also means that it gets infected just the same with the same bacteria that may cause a nasty septic blood infection episode. While the bone is relatively avascular, infection can be insidious and not easily detected until bacteria have cause enough damage to elicit pain. In the event that infection of the periosteum occurs,…