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Right ventricular hypertrophy or RVH means the right side of the heart is enlarged. It can be a serious condition, so a clear understanding of the causes, symptoms, and potential treatment options is important. When a person suffers from right ventricular hypertrophy, the right ventricle, which is the lower chamber of the heart, dilutes itself. ...click here to read more

It seems that everyone is complaining about some sort of digestive problem, whether it be bloating, stomach cramping, heartburn, or irregular bowel movements. If you’ve ever experienced problems with your digestion, you know how it can negatively affect you. You start to feel miserable, sick, uncomfortable, and feel like you need to go to the ...click here to read more

By now, you’re probably aware that salt is one of the heart’s biggest enemies. But do you know exactly how much salt it takes for problems to arise? Not much. In fact, a mere two teaspoons (3.73 grams) of salt is all it takes for blood pressure to rise, causing damage to the heart. The ...click here to read more

Here at Bel Marra, we are committed to bringing our readers the best in medical health news that matters to you the most. We have had quite an informative week, and to catch you up with all you may have missed in the past week, we have a weekly health news round-up. Pronator teres syndrome: ...click here to read more

Aging is a fact of life that comes with its benefits and downsides. As we get older, we lose strength and our bodies decline. However, the degree that this happens is up to you. Eating right and living a healthy lifestyle have proven to prolong physical and mental health in the elderly. Baby boomers and ...click here to read more

Our diet can have a large influence on how we feel. Certain foods can upset our stomachs, others affect our mood, and some can make our joint pain worse. Some foods work to reduce inflammation, bringing you some relief from your joint pain. On the other hand, others trigger inflammation and will cause your joints ...click here to read more

Heartburn is often linked to the foods we eat, and nearly 40 percent of Americans suffer from the condition at least once a month. Heartburn is often confused with other conditions that lead to chest pain, leading people to become anxious and worried that their symptoms are worse than they really are. To give our ...click here to read more

Chest pain is experienced by nearly six million people in the U.S. every year. It is the feeling of a sharp, discomforting agony whose cause isn’t clear at the get-go. We at Bel Marra feel that our readers should be more knowledgeable about different types of chest pain, so we have compiled a list of ...click here to read more