Lymphatic & Endocrine system Medical Answers

Tonsil stones, also called tonsilloliths, are hard calcified pieces of debris that become accumulated in the tonsils during normal day-to-day functions. Not everyone gets tonsil stones, however, for those that do, they can...

The use of marijuana in diabetics has received plenty of attention in the recent times. In fact, marijuana seems to be proving useful for a whole host of chronic ailments...

A tonsillectomy, or the surgical removal of the tonsils, was performed much more commonly a few years back than it is now. In fact, a few episodes of inflammation or...

Many diabetics are very happy with insulin pumps. Living with an insulin pump, however, takes a little adjustment. Insulin-dependent diabetics who aren't on a pump typically take a long-lasting or...

About 20 years ago I developed an incredible thirst. I was living in Germany at the time. I could drink an entire case of Italian spring water a day. I...

I have diabetes. For the past three months, I have been battling not just diabetes, but also cellulitis which turned into sepsis, all from a tiny cut that became a...

Every year about five percent of all diabetics develop a foot ulcer. Of those who do, about 20 percent of diabetics with a foot ulcer will have to have the...

Even today, global interest among scientists regarding lymphatic system is very low. Lymphatic system is consisted of lymph vessels and lymph nodes which make a network through the entire body...

Infectious mononucleosis or “mono” is a viral infection of the throat usually caused by Epstein bar virus (EBV). It is often called “kissing disease” because it spreads through saliva. Mono...

Our salivary glands secrete one to two liters of saliva every day. Saliva is necessary to lubricate the food and therefore helps in swallowing. It also aids in the digestion...