The septum normally lies at the center of the nose, separating the two nasal cavities. Most people have a displaced septum, according to MayoClinic.com, but in some cases it becomes severe and blocks one side of the nose. This can reduce airflow...
Gutkha is another name for betel nut. Small doses may bring about euphoria and increased energy flow, while large doses can cause sedation, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Due to its stimulant activity, gutkha is used in many...
Chewing the betel nut, also known as the areca nut, is a widespread and long-standing tradition across Asian cultures. Though it's not widely used in the United States, about 600 million people worldwide chew this soft nut, which is actually a...
Connective tissue make up fibroid tumors (fibroma), which can grow in any organ of the body and usually don’t need to be removed. They may be called hard, soft, benign or fibrosarcoma (if they turn out to be cancerous). They are also called...
Uterine fibroids are the most common benign gynecologic tumors, affecting an estimated 25 percent of adult women. The tumor is an overgrowth of the myometrium, the muscular, middle layer of the uterus, resulting in the distortion of the normal...
Your nose is divided in the middle by a structure made of cartilage and bone called the nasal septum. Sometimes the septum may be bent or buckled from an injury or may angle to one side and block the amount of air that can flow through the nose. A...
