Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome, also known as AIS, is a genetic disorder that is experienced by a small portion of the population. AIS may occur to 2 to 5 people out of 100,000. What is Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome? Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (AIS) is a condition in which a genetic male’s body...
The lymphatic system is a group of organs and tissues that are in charge of removing unwanted materials, waste, and toxins in your body. It is also responsible for transporting lymph, which is a fluid that has white blood cells. In addition, this system has lymphatic vessels that are connected...
Cocaine withdrawal is not at par with other drugs withdrawal when it comes to how intense is it physically. Having said that, it does not mean that Cocaine withdrawal symptoms are not physically challenging. Withdrawal of some substances are physically extensive whilst in cocaine, the withdrawal is heavily psychological. For...
Seizures are automatically related to a person who collapses and suffers painful bouts of convulsions. While this holds to an extent, it is not always the case for seizures. In fact, there are a lot of misconceptions about seizures and what causes them. Here’s a quick rundown of what causes...
The eyelid's skin is thin and sensitive. A slight bump on it can become a painful sensation for someone. Aside from the painful sensation you are feeling, you might get annoyed of it because it gets distracting every time you blink. Can you have Pimples on your Eyelid? A pimple...
Ezekiel bread is known to be one of the healthiest bread available in the market today. Ezekiel bread is unique compared to most other bread as it is produced by combining a number of key healthy ingredients such as legumes that have just started sprouting or germinating and a bunch...
Herpes sores usually appear around the mouth. They come in the form of blisters and are filled with fluid. The herpes simplex virus 1 is found in approximately 90 percent of people. Developing a herpes sore is not something to be ashamed about because triggers are quite common. These include...
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is caused by a bacterial infection of the urinary system. The urinary system includes the bladder, kidneys, the ureters, and the urethra. Bacteria can enter the urethra and infect the bladder. As it is relatively easy to get an infection, there are many causes for...
What are the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning? But first, why does it happen? Carbon Monoxide Poisoning happens when the bloodstream of individuals has elevated content and buildup of carbon monoxide. When this occurs, the human body will usually substitute oxygen with carbon monoxide. Excessive carbon monoxide in the body...
My eye is twitching. This is what I have blurted out several years ago when I noticed that my upper eyelid was involuntarily twitching. The spasms has been recurring which led me to seek medical help so I can receive the most appropriate treatment. To my surprise, I learned from...