Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is caused by unnatural pressure on your median nerve in the wrist area. Pressure reduces the space in your carpal tunnel and causes the nerve to become injured. The causes may be from bone spurs or from the most common cause, thickening or swelling in the outer layer of the tendons. Carpel tunnel issues usually are apparent with the development of a sore wrist or numbness and tingling in the hand.Now like most...more
Patient: "Doctor, I notice blood in my stool when I go to the bathroom."Physician: "There is nothing to worry about and you probably merely have hemorrhoids."Unfortunately, some time later this patient discovers that the bleeding was actually caused by a cancerous tumor in the colon. The individual now has advanced colon cancer that has progressed to the lymph nodes or even to a distant organ, like the liver or the lungs. What legal...more
Cirrhosis is a result of chronic liver disease distinguished by replacement of liver tissue by fibrosis, scar tissue and regenerative nodules, leading to loss of liver function. It is primarily caused by alcoholism, hepatitis B and C, and fatty liver disease but many other possible reasons. It generally results in hardening and scarring of liver cells. In such cases, liver becomes unable to work properly due to scarred tissue, which prevents the normal passage of blood through the liver. The improper functioning of liver affects the organs ability to process nutrients, hormones and drugs and slows the production of protein and other important substances produced in the liver. Treatment of liver cirrhosis depends on the cause and clinical appearances. According to some studies it has been found that the primary cause of liver cirrhosis is excessive alcohol consumption. There are some other issues such as chronic hepatitis C, chronic hepatitis B and D, autoimmune hepatitis, drugs, toxins, and infections are responsible for engrafting liver cirrhosis. It has also been found that this disease can be caused hereditary. Due to the liver cirrhosis the other complications like jaundice,...more
Dyslexia is a learning disability that prevents sufferers from learning how to read and write properly due to the fact that they see words and letters wrongly. Such people – usually diagnosed as children – suffer from this disability all their lives, but it does not mean that they are not just as bright as other children. In some...more
Mesothelioma is one of those health related issues where there is still lot of work to be done. No wonder that there are so many therapies which are in the clinical trial phase and there are experiment s going on with them. A lot in the treatment procedure depends on the early diagnosis and imaging of mesothelioma. If diagnosed at a...more
If you have worked tirelessly on your job which involved a high amount of exposure to asbestos, then it is quite possible that you might have contracted Mesothelioma. If you have been diagnosed with this condition, you don't have to feel completely depressed about it. A number of individuals that have had this condition have been able to get a lot of money out of it by suing all the companies that were responsible for the onset of the condition. Hence, it is advisable that you go in a sequential manner in order to build the lawsuit and ensure that the guilty party pays for your damages.Choosing A Good Lawyer The first step in the legal proceedings would be to choose a representation that can understand this condition and help you win a substantial amount of money from your ex-employer. There are many lawyers that actually specialize in helping individuals diagnosed with Mesothelioma to win money in court. You might have to do some research and go around looking for such lawyers and then decide on which on to zero in on. Looking at the past case wins can help you pick out a good lawyer and have them fight the case for you.Providing All The Information If you are...more
Mesothelioma, said to be caused by asbestos exposure involves a tumor or cancer of the mesothelium or sacs that protect all the main organs in the body. Malignant mesolthelioma affects the cells of the lining causing them to behave in...more
There is no dearth to the number of different viruses that are out there today. Each one comes with its own fair share of issues and you might be wondering how you might be able to avoid catching them over the course of your life. While...more
Breast cancer is a highly treatable disease that now has a survival rate of 85 percent. Yet more than 212,000 women are still diagnosed with the condition each year.Since early diagnosis is an important key to successful treatment, doctors say it's...more
An orthodontist is a specialist dentist who has studied for a further three years (in most countries) after basic dentistry studies, to enable him to practice orthodontics, which is the study and treatment of incorrect bites (technically known as...more
If you feel intimidated by the thought of filing a lawsuit you are definitely not alone. Most people are reluctant to file any kind of lawsuit, even if they know they were wronged. And even if they have decided to initiate the process many people...more
At New Century Spine Centers in San Diego, there are many chiropractic patients who come in for more than just back pain. Advice is a common occurrence at a chiropractor's office. For many years, we have known two important things to be true. First...more