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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

Burning pain in the chest is experienced by many people every day, and while thoughts of heart-related diseases pop into mind, the most common cause of this phenomenon is heartburn or acid reflux. Perhaps a poor choice of name, heartburn is the burning sensation that is felt just behind the breastbone near the location of ...click here to read more

The term infectious colitis sounds awful, and it can be. Infectious colitis is inflammation of the main part of the large intestine (colon) and can lead to sudden lower abdominal pain. In some cases, the pain can be severe. While inflammation is a common medical term and may not seem all that serious, the reality ...click here to read more

Anuria is the inability to urinate or discharge urine. The word itself literally translates to “no urine.” It can be a symptom of various metabolic and volume status disorders, or it can be a problem stemming from an abnormality of the kidney’s themselves, or even of the heart in certain circumstances. A related medical condition ...click here to read more

Women are complicated beings in more ways than one. About health specifically, women are more complex than men, as they have the ability to carry and bear life. Unfortunately, as with most things, the more moving parts something has, the higher the chance of complications arising. This holds true for the female sex, as they ...click here to read more

Another week has gone by, and to keep you informed about recent medical news that affects your life, we have compiled a list of the week’s best articles. You will find the most up to date information on palindromic rheumatism, transient global amnesia, as well as the reasons for why you may be experiencing headaches ...click here to read more

Did you know that the average age of onset for menopause in the U.S. is 51? However, some women go through menopause before the age of 40, or even 30, which is considered premature menopause. This could be because of various factors like genetics, illness, or medical procedures. While women suffering from premature menopause have ...click here to read more

It is Arthritis Awareness Month, and we at Bel Marra know how it can be living with arthritis pain. Having joint pain can affect people of any age, but when it’s something that has to be dealt with on a daily basis, it can be extremely debilitating. So, in order to assist those suffering from ...click here to read more

Hippocrates, the father of medicine, once said, “All disease begins in the gut.” While modern science proves that this may not be entirely true—for instance, genetic diseases do not start in the gut—there is evidence that many chronic metabolic diseases do, in fact, begin in the gut. According to Brooke Alpert, RDN, a nutritionist in NYC, your ...click here to read more

Bile acid malabsorption is also known as bile acid diarrhea. It can result in many intestine-related problems, including chronic cases of diarrhea. It occurs due to the malabsorption of bile caused by gastrointestinal disease, or it can be a primary disorder in itself, associated with excessive bile acid production. What Is Bile Acid Malabsorption? Bile ...click here to read more

Sleep… what isn’t it good for? When we catch a cold, the best treatment is to stay in bed as long as possible. When something’s bothering us and keeping our spirits low, the best way to cheer up and forget our worries is to sleep it off. When a big event is coming up and ...click here to read more

Pregnancy isn’t the only reason for a woman to experience an enlarged uterus, as many other conditions affecting both young and old can cause the condition. A women’s uterus is typically the size of an apple or a pear and has the potential to enlarge to the size of a watermelon during pregnancy. However, uterine ...click here to read more

Working is something that we have to do in some form or another throughout our lives. This often means getting a job that we enjoy doing or pursuing a career doing something we love. The main objective for this is primarily to make money, as it helps us support ourselves and our family. But what ...click here to read more

Having a tumor in the brain is not only a terrifying thing, but one that carries many debilitating traits along with it, from severe headaches to epileptic episodes. Another debilitating condition is diabetes, and it affects far more people than brain tumors ever could. Living with poorly controlled diabetes can often lead to several neurological ...click here to read more