Appendicitis can cause a lot of pain and irritation in the stomach. The appendix is a small pouch that is attached to the large intestine. When this pouch encounters swelling and inflammation, the medical condition is known as appendicitis. Identifying the condition is very important, mainly because mortality rates are high when the condition goes undiagnosed...more

If you've been facing digestive problems ranging from constipation to diarrhea or even abdominal pain, then celiac disease might be the elusive problem. This disease is hard to detect, thanks to its common symptoms, but it is very treatable, although you might have to make a few changes in your diet...more

Dysentery is an intestinal disorder, usually an inflammation of the colon which results in frequent, watery diarrhea containing mucus and blood. Sometimes, it is accompanied by fever, abdominal pain, and abdominal distension. If left untreated, dysentery can be fatal due to acute dehydration...more

Parenthood is such a difficult phase. You constantly worry about whether your child will get hurt or fall sick. Then, if she has something more serious like an asthma, you feel completely helpless and dread the recurrence of her asthma attacks...more

Some people really tend to go overboard with anything that really interests them. And this is applicable for some of the fitness enthusiasts who do not know how to identify themselves! They may consider themselves as "health freak" while others may refer them as "Exercise Addicts". A thin line separates these two behaviors...more