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What are nocturnal seizures? Nocturnal seizures are when a person experiences a seizure during sleep. The condition may also be referred to as nocturnal epilepsy. People who suffer from nocturnal seizures often go unaware they suffered from one at all, but may find it difficult to wake up or to stay awake. Nocturnal seizures might ...click here to read more

What is biliary dyskinesia? Biliary dyskinesia is a disorder of the gallbladder and a part of the biliary system called the sphincter of Oddi. It is often characterized by the inability of for bile to move normally into the intestines. The world biliary comes from the word bile, and the word dyskinesia simply means a ...click here to read more

About gout and elbow gout Can you get gout in your elbow? The simple answer is yes. Elbow gout or gout in elbow can cause swelling, redness, and pain to occur in that region of the body. While the elbow is a rare location for gout symptoms to present, it is quite possible for those ...click here to read more

When people have bulging neck veins, it is referred to as jugular vein distention and can be a sign of a cardiovascular problem. If you have jugular vein distention or as it is commonly called, JVD, you should seek medical attention immediately. We have internal and external jugular veins that run along the right and ...click here to read more

For men, growing old brings with it common “plumbing” problems, which can be quite tedious and annoying. For women, it is far more common to discuss incontinence, urine infections, and bladder problems, while so many men suffer in silence. Men can experience bladder leaks as a result of an enlarged prostate. They could even end ...click here to read more

Another week has gone by which means it’s time for your weekly health news round up. We talked about ventricular arrhythmia, a potentially deadly complication of the heart chambers. Musculoskeletal pain, a common source of discomfort for many individuals. Also, hemarthrosis, a condition characterized by bleeding into the joints leading to pain and swelling. To ...click here to read more

Relapsing polychondritis is an autoimmune disorder that presents with non-specific symptoms affecting the neck, nose, throat, and ears. The disease is rare and primarily involves cartilage tissue becoming inflamed. Any tissue that contains cartilage is at risk of being affected by this condition. The eyes, blood vessels, and heart have cartilage in them, making them ...click here to read more

September is prostate cancer awareness month and helps shed information on the most common cancer affecting men. About 1 in 7 men have a prostate cancer risk with them developing the condition at some point in their lifetime. We at Bel Marra want to do our part and spread helpful information to your readers and ...click here to read more

Puffy eyes, or bags under the eyes, can occur for numerous reasons, and can even be hereditary. Puffy eyes are commonly associated with weakening of the muscles supporting the eyelids brought on by aging. As a result, fat that supports the eyes moves to the lower eyelids, making them look puffy. Fluid may also accumulate ...click here to read more

Burping is considered a rude bodily function, but producing sulfur burps or rotten egg burps can be far more embarrassing. In fact, burping is a normal bodily function that helps get rid of excess gas in your digestive system. Usually, your burps smell and even taste like your previous meal, but sometimes they can come ...click here to read more

What are posterior cervical lymph nodes? Posterior cervical lymph nodes are a group of glands located behind the neck, or in the cervical region of the spine. As part of the immune system, the glands contain scavenging white blood cells that fight off infections. Having swollen cervical lymph nodes, also known as cervical lymphadenopathy, can ...click here to read more

When it comes to urinary incontinence, there isn’t a “one size fits all” type of treatment. This is because there are several different types and causes of bladder leaks. The key to obtaining relief from your incontinence is to first establish the cause so that treatment will be more effective. Bladder incontinence is most commonly ...click here to read more

When someone has a severe headache that hits out of nowhere, with sudden pain, it is likely a thunderclap headache. But just what is a thunderclap headache? Well, as the name suggests, it is a headache that does not include any warning signs and catches the sufferer unaware. The pain is sudden, reaching its peak ...click here to read more

What is gout in knee? Gout in knee or “gout knee” is an inflammatory condition of the joint leading to swelling, pain, and redness of the knee. Gout is a complex form of arthritis that can affect anyone. Men are documented as having the condition more often, but postmenopausal women become increasingly susceptible in their ...click here to read more