Guide To The Symptoms Of GingivitisGingivitis and gum disease are terms used to describe when an individual's gums experience inflammation. This inflammation is most often the result of the infection…August 21, 2024
Warning Signs Of Swollen Lymph NodesLymph nodes, sometimes referred to as glands, are small structures located throughout the body. Round and tiny, the lymph nodes are responsible for filtering waste,…August 21, 2024
What Is A Sitz Bath?A sitz bath involves sitting in specially prepared bathwater up to the hips. This type of bath is used to promote wound healing after surgery on the lower half of…August 21, 2024
What Causes Kidney Stones?Kidney stones are deposits of minerals and salts that form in the kidneys and along the urinary tract. They develop when the patient has a decrease in urinary volume…August 21, 2024
Guide To The Types Of Kidney StonesKidney stones are solid, crystal-like deposits that can form anywhere in the urinary tract. They most often form in the kidneys, and they could develop as a result…August 21, 2024
What Causes Skin Redness?Skin redness is a term used to describe when an individual's skin turns red due to an underlying condition or injury when it would typically be a light pink flesh…August 20, 2024
Guide To The Causes And Complications Of Strep ThroatStrep throat is a bacterial infection in the throat that causes the area to become sore and inflamed. Symptoms of strep throat include quick onset throat pain,…August 20, 2024
What Causes Pain In The Right Side Of The Chest?An individual's chest contains multiple organs and structures that perform different functions. The right side of the chest houses the right side of the heart,…August 20, 2024
What Is A Nebulizer?A nebulizer is a breathing therapy that's sometimes prescribed as a treatment for asthma. This device can deliver the same asthma medications found in metered-dose…August 20, 2024
Guide To A TracheostomyA tracheostomy is an incision in the trachea (windpipe). After the incision is made, a breathing tube is placed into it to enable the patient to breathe. It can be…August 19, 2024