The organs located in the abdomen are surrounded by a membrane or a sac that is called the peritoneum. Typically, the peritoneal cavity will only have a small amount of fluid inside of it. However, in women, this amount can vary by around 20 ml or a bit less than one ounce depending on where […]
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14 Frequent Signs of Lipedema
Lipedema is a condition that causes fat to accumulate abnormally in specific areas throughout the body. The fat that accumulates also has fluid swelling as well as other changes that can culminate in the development of lip-lymphedema. People who suffer from lipedema are often told that they are just overweight. At times lipedema patients are […]
14 Frequent Causes of Low Lymphocyte Count
The term “lymphocytes” describes a component of the body that everyone has in their blood, but which people have in differing levels – and whether your lymphocyte count is low or high can tell a medical professional a lot about your health, how your immune system is responding to a condition and even what conditions […]
14 Known Symptoms of Scaphoid Fracture
Scaphoid fractures are common, and they can be extremely painful when they happen. Every emergency room sees thousands of this type of fracture every year – and they can happen due to a variety of reasons, although the most common of them is during a bad fall when the impact of the fall is stopped […]
15 Common Causes of Jones Fracture
A Jones fracture is a very common type of avulsion fracture that occurs on the fifth bone of the foot, which is what links the little toe to the rest of the structure of the foot. If you have a Jones fracture, pain, swelling and bruising around the side of the foot are the most […]
15 General Causes of Diphtheria
Diphtheria is a bacterial infection that can be quite serious. It typically affects the mucous membranes located in the throat and the nose. There are several symptoms of diphtheria. Unfortunately, they mimic those of the common cold and even the flu. However, the main sign of diphtheria is a grayish colored material that is thick […]