Spleen Injuries and Conditions That Mimic Them
The spleen is protected by the rib cage, but it is still the organ most likely to be injured by a blunt force blow to the abdomen. About 25 percent...
Anal Skin Tags: What They (Usually) Are, What to Do About Them
Skin tags, also known as acrochordons, are benign tumors of the skin that occur in about 50 percent of the population. They are almost always the same color as surrounding skin...
What Could Cause Pain In The Upper Left Quadrant Of The Abdomen, Near The Rib Cage?
Pain within the upper left quadrant of the abdomen, around the rib cage, can be caused by rather a few different conditions, ranging from benign to serious. Let’s take a...
Gallbladder Problems After Gallbladder Surgery
One of the vexing realities of gallbladder diseases is that it is possible to have new gallstones (cholelithiasis) even after you have your gallbladder surgically removed (cholecystectomy). Even if you...
Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome: What It Is, How It's Treated
Superior mesenteric artery syndrome (SMA) is a condition in which the duodenum, the part of the small intestine closest to the stomach, is lodged between the superior mesenteric artery and...
Will Drinking Alcohol Bring About A Gallstone Attack?
The gallbladder is a pear-shaped organ situated on the right side of the abdomen, just under the liver. The function of this organ is to store bile, which is made...
Soft Drinks and Stomach Upset
Some people can drink carbonated beverages and feel fine. Some people can drink carbonated beverages and feel awful. It doesn't really make any difference whether the soft drink has sugar...
Gallbladder Symptoms And Hormones
Hormone balances play an important role in the function of the gallbladder, but the way the gallbladder responds to hormones, even the same hormones, is very different in men and...
Notalgia Paresthetica: Unexplained Upper-Back Itching Explained
Itchy backs are annoying under the best of circumstances. If you're constantly experiencing itchy sensations around the upper back, and have been for a while, without noticing any obvious cause...
Transanal Hemorrhoidal Dearterialization, Also Known as THD
Transanal hemorrhoidal dearterialization (THD) is a surgical procedure for the treatment of internal hemorrhoids. Internal hemorrhoids can be described as varicose veins inside the rectum. These veins become inflamed and...