Tonsil plays a significant role in our immune system, and they stand as the first line of defense against bacteria and viruses we swallow or inhale. The collection of lymphoid tissue at the back of the mouth forms a part…
Constipation is a pretty common health problem, and it is more common in older people. About 20 out of every 100 Americans suffer from constipation. It is responsible for about 8 million visits to the doctor every year. People may…
Do you experience the unpleasant feeling of having the last meal you ate come back to your throat? Or do you feel a painful, uncomfortable, burning sensation in your chest? If these symptoms are common with you, then you probably…
Pseudogout has close similarity to gout in many ways, and, like pseudogout, gout can also cause arthritis. Where gout is the real deal, pseudogout means ‘false gout’, a name generated due to its similarity to gout. On some occasions, pseudogout…
The front part of our eyes contains fluid. When these fluids do not drain from your eyes as they should, pressure can build up in the eyes. Therefore, ocular hypertension results from having a higher-than-normal pressure inside your eyes. Ocular…