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Suffering from atrophic kidney means that one kidney is smaller in size than the other. Humans are normally born with two separate kidneys located on the left and right side of the vertebral column within the abdomen. They are considered vital organs of the body and are responsible for getting rid of toxic metabolic waste ...click here to read more

Experiencing joint pain when performing everyday tasks can be quite debilitating, yet millions of people around the world suffer from joint pain. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis worldwide, and it is generally one that develops with old age, as the natural wear-and-tear of the joint leads to joint damage, which makes it ...click here to read more

Our joints usually receive little attention and don’t really enjoy much limelight, but their function in the body is crucial. Think of anything you do during the day—stretching in the morning, going for a walk, cleaning the house, cooking meals, mowing the lawn, lifting grocery bags, reaching the top shelf, playing tennis—and you can bet ...click here to read more

Asthenia is a term used by the medical community to refer to weakness. It is a psychopathological condition characterized by extreme acute or chronic loss of strength. This condition may lead to sleep disturbances, fatigue, or lack of energy as well as hyperesthesia, which is an extreme sensitivity of the skin. Asthenia may be restricted ...click here to read more

The presence of nitrates in urine is often considered a predictor of a urinary tract infection (UTI). Development of urinary tract infections are more commonly experienced by women, owing to their shorter urethra length compared to men. This allows for bacteria to have an easier time reaching and infecting the urinary tract system. UTI can ...click here to read more

Ah, sleep, one of the simplest pleasures in life, yet sometimes so difficult to do… Looking at cats or babies, you’d think that all it takes is to lie down and close your eyes, but then the night comes and you’re anything but sleepy, and the night drags on and on. This scenario will resonate ...click here to read more

Today marks the beginning of National Epilepsy Week and your friends at Bel Marra have taken the time to round up much of the information you need to get you up to speed on this neurological condition. Seizures can be scary and confusing, so it’s best to stay informed. We also have information on cataracts, ...click here to read more

You wouldn’t think that a computer would be the cause of your carpal tunnel syndrome, but typing on a computer all day can be strenuous. If you type all day or fiddle with a mouse, you’re increasing your risk of carpal tunnel syndrome. In the United States, there are approximately 50 cases per 1,000 subjects in ...click here to read more

A colon detox—or colon cleanse—is often recommended as a way of ridding the colon of toxins and lingering waste, undigested food, and mucus that have not been expelled from the body. A buildup of toxins and waste in the colon can cause weight gain and feelings of sluggishness among other symptoms. The colon is your ...click here to read more

We have been told our entire lives that, one day, we will meet the love of our life, get married, settle down, and be happy. While this is the reality for some, at least half of all married couples in the United States get divorced, something that wasn’t a part of the narrative we were ...click here to read more

Chances are that you’ve taken medication to treat a headache or muscle pain at one point or another, which can be purchased at your local pharmacy. They may take the form of Aleve or Motrin, but they all advertise as doing the same thing: relieving pain. However, you may be exposing yourself to an increased ...click here to read more

Experiencing frequent bowel moments is something we all have had to deal with at some point in our lives, whether it was due to bad food or a particularly nasty illness. Frequent bowel movements generally mean we have diarrhea, which may show up alongside cramping, bloating, abdominal discomfort, urgency, and possibly nausea and vomiting. It ...click here to read more

Splenic flexure syndrome occurs as a result of muscle spasms and abdominal distention leading to pain and discomfort in the upper abdomen. The exact location of the pain is at the splenic flexure, which is in the part of the colon between the transverse and descending segments. Pain can be a result of air trapped ...click here to read more

Membranous glomerulonephritis, or MGN, is a condition that changes the structure of your kidneys and is characterized by swelling and inflammation. Since our kidneys are made up of various structures that help remove waste from our blood as well assisting in the formation of urine, healthy kidneys are important. Membranous glomerulonephritis is sometimes referred to ...click here to read more