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Bloating and abdominal distension are very common complaints among adults. While bloating is an uncomfortable feeling that the stomach or the abdomen is full, tight, or larger than normal, abdominal distension is a more visible sign that shows an enlargement or widening of the abdomen. When you

The rapid rise in overweight and obesity rates has become a breeding ground for marketers, authors, and many companies to promote the idea of rapid weight loss. Although it is a good idea to put serious effort into losing weight, most people are after physical improvement, in terms of beauty

Pain associated with a swelling in the back region of the tooth gives rise to suspicion that a wisdom tooth is involved. There are a few other causes that should be ruled out which can cause similar problems, but the wisdom tooth is by far the most likely thing that causes such problems. Likely

Plastic surgery on the lips (labia) surrounding the vagina is called labiaplasty. It may be done in combination with vaginoplasty, which tightens the vaginal canal, or other vaginal "rejuvenation" procedures. The outer part of the female reproductive organ (genitalia) is made of two sets of lips

Cosmetic nose surgery, or rhinoplasty, aims to improve the appearance of the nose and enhance facial harmony. To some, a nose job can also boost self-confidence. Apart from aesthetic effects, a rhinoplasty is sometimes done to improve a breathing problem, correct a birth defect, or fix a broken

Chromogenic stains on the teeth are a common problem among people who are taking iron supplements, however it is not only limited to those people. In some cases, the bacterial flora in your mouth is such that it can react to certain elements in your food and cause stains. These stains will not be

When children reach the age of 11 to 14, they enter early adolescence, a time when the body changes rapidly, and coincides with puberty. They usually experience a growth spurt, which is a period when their height suddenly increases, accompanied by an increase in muscle and bone growth. Their

Anxiety that comes on when alcohol is consumed may be an indication of alcoholism, depending upon what other problems the use of alcohol causes. It is also seen in people who are not alcoholics however, as part of a new class of disorders that was recognized this past year in the 5th revision of

Stomach flu (gastroeneritis) is a condition characterized by inflammation of the digestive system, including the stomach and small intestine. There are different terms for Gastroenteritis. Stomach flu, influenza, a stomach virus, a stomach bug, gastro, and others all refer to the same medical

It is always frustrating and also concerning when a variety of laboratory tests are normal and symptoms continue. It is true that the MRI, EEG, VNG, sinus X-rays and blood flow measurements did not indicate what was going on, but they also suggested that a number of potentially serious things are