Malnutrition occurs when the body does not get the nutrients it needs to sustain health and normal development. Nearly one billion people worldwide suffer from malnutrition, according to the United Nations World Food Program. Many of the...
A swollen, tender belly and diarrhea can be uncomfortable, to say the least. There are several things that can cause such symptoms, and getting to the bottom of them is the first and most important step in recovery. In some cases, these symptoms...
Water retention often results in bloating and swelling in your extremities and is easily treated with diet. On the other hand, you may have a condition that presents itself with symptoms closely related to water retention and weight gain, leaving...
A swollen tummy in a child frequently indicates a mild condition such as gas or extreme fullness. However, this symptom also is associated with more serious illnesses, including appendicitis and bowel infections. Contact your pediatrician if your...
It is possible to beat belly bloat in two weeks. Bloating happens when food that has not been digested properly travels through the digestive system. This causes excess air in the stomach, which causes a bloated, swollen stomach. Take various...
Stomach swelling and pain can be very uncomfortable. The swelling makes your clothes tighter and can even cause difficulty breathing. Pain can accompany the swelling and add to the anxiety. Stomach swelling and pain can occur when we least expect...
Stomach bloating can cause significant discomfort, but the causes are not always immediately apparent. Many problems can cause stomach bloating and pain, and the causes range from benign to serious. The treatment for stomach bloating and pain...
Diarrhea is a symptom that can lead to dehydration and lowered potassium levels (hypokalemia). Sometimes, an infection can infiltrate the gastrointestinal system and lead to acute (short-lived) diarrhea. Fortunately, the causes of acute diarrhea...
The National Cancer Institute says that in 2009, doctors diagnosed 11,270 women with cervical cancer and 21,550 women with ovarian cancer. MedlinePlus adds that cervical cancer is the third leading type of cancer in women, while ovarian cancer is...
Thalassemia refers to a type of blood disorder associated with decreased red blood cells and hemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying pigment in blood. Symptoms of thalassemia include shortness of breath, weakness, fatigue, irritability and a swollen...
Ascites is the accumulation of extra fluid within the abdominal cavity, specifically between the thin lining protecting the abdominal organs and the abdominal wall. According to Hepatitis Central, an educational website devoted to hepatitis C...
Abnormal periods can be a cause for alarm especially if it is not yet time for your menstruation. Abnormal periods can be classified as bleeding heavily, bleeding in between periods or not at all. Sometimes, an underlying medical disease causes...
Neuroblastoma is a cancer of the nerve tissues of the body. It primarily effects young children. Most children are diagnosed by the age of ten. It can effect older children but it is rare. The cancer starts as a solid tumor and is usually found...
Hiccups appear suddenly as an involuntary contraction of the diaphragm, resulting in convulsive gasps and "hic" sounds. The minor inconvenience usually lasts for a matter of minutes, though hiccups can also go on for hours. Medical attention...
Abdominal pain can be burning, cramping or dull in quality. Sometimes, the pain can be continuous or intermittent. In some instances, this abdominal pain can be concentrated in the left upper quadrant region. This pain can be a sign of an...
Makers of Hydroxycut claim the dietary supplement increases energy and burns calories by boosting your metabolism. After a voluntary recall of 14 Hydroxycut products in May 2009, the brand was reformulated with all-natural ingredients such as...
Premature infants, also known as "preemies," refers to babies born prior to 37 weeks gestation, says MedlinePlus. Babies that are born too early do not have well-developed organs and can present with such symptoms as poor feeding, body hair, a...
If your problem area is your stomach, you may have tried every exercise in the book to flatten your tummy. Getting a taut, tight tummy isn't only about exercising, however. The foods you eat may bloat your stomach and cause fat cells to accumulate...
Hepatitis B is caused by the hepatitis B virus, which can be transmitted from one person to another through infected blood, semen and other bodily fluids. The transmission of hepatitis can occur through sex with an infected person, sharing drug...
Abdominal bloating is defined by Medline Plus as visibly swollen stomach that fells full and tight. Occasional abdominal bloating does not usually indicate an underlying condition and may be caused by overeating, constipation or gas. Severe...
The flavorful herb garlic shows promise for some health benefits, including strengthening the immune system, protecting against cancer and slowing the progression of cardiovascular disease, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center....
The digestive tract allows for the body to absorb the nutrients it needs to sustain itself. Sometimes, abnormal tissues can form between the digestive tract and certain organs. In some instances, growths can develop in the intestine, or the...
Hepatitis C is a disease of the liver in which it becomes inflamed due to infection. The liver removes harmful chemicals from the blood, stores energy, helps fight infection, helps digest food and stores nutrients and vitamins. Treatments and...
Stomach distention, or bloat, can be a constant source of aggravation for people working so hard to sculpt their physique. Although stomach distention can be a normal part of the digestive process, excessive or constant bloating can decrease your...
Abdominal bloating is an uncomfortable condition with many possible causes. Abdominal swelling can be a one-time experience or part of a chronic health problem, depending on the cause. According to MedlinePlus, an online service of the National...
Minoxidil was originally a pill (sold under the brand name Loniten) used to treat high blood pressure. Doctors noticed that patients receiving the medication had increased hair growth on their hands and cheeks, which led to the development of a...
Brimonidine is an opthalmic (eye) medication used to treat ocular (eye) hypertension (high blood pressure) and glaucoma (disease of increased high pressure). According to MedlinePlus, it belongs to the class of medicines called alpha adrenergic...
Hepatitis B is an infection of the liver by the hepatitis B virus, or HBV. Infection occurs through contact with bodily fluids, including blood, vaginal fluids and semen, and an infected mother may pass the virus to her child during childbirth....
Ascites is an abnormal collection of fluid in the abdominal cavity. The fluid collects in the spaces between the tissue that lines the abdomen and abdominal organs. Conditions such as cirrhosis of the liver, congestive heart failure and cancer of...
Strep throat, or streptococcal pharyngitis, is a moderately severe form of sore throat. Learn more about strep throat in this health video.
