Grand mal seizures, often referred to as a tonic-clonic seizures, involve convulsions of the entire body and loss of consciousness. The seizures are caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain, according to MayoClinic.com. Grand mal...
Fatty liver disease is a condition that produces an excess build-up of fat in the liver. The condition can be caused by obesity, heavy alcohol use, or a genetic predisposition. The liver does, however, have the capacity to regenerate itself, even...
Monosodium glutamate is a common food additive, particularly in Chinese cuisine found in the Western world. It also typically appears in processed meat products, canned soups and vegetables, according to MayoClinic.com. This chemical, which is a...
An early diagnosis of cancer leads to better treatment outcomes. According to the National Cancer Institute, early stomach cancer may not cause symptoms. Uterine cancer, also called endometrial cancer, usually occurs around or after menopause and,...
Tibialis posterior pain is a pain that runs on the inside of your lower leg down to the inside of your ankle. The cause of tibialis posterior pain can be from the muscle or tendon by the same name. If the tibialis posterior muscle is causing the...
The brain communicates with itself and the rest of the body through electrical impulses sent between neurons. In seizure disorders, the electrical impulses in the brain are temporarily disrupted, resulting in a wide variety of symptoms due to...
Indigestion, also called dyspepsia, refers to a vague sensation of discomfort in your abdominal area. You may also experience heartburn, uncomfortable fullness, bloating, nausea and/or or belching. Indigestion is common and typically harmless and...
You know something isn't right when you have belly button pain that occurs or worsens as you exercise. The best way to determine the cause and proper solution is a visit to a health care provider. The possibilities for your pain are numerous, some...
Doctors use colonoscopy to diagnose conditions affecting the lower gastrointestinal tract---specifically the colon and the rectum. The American Cancer Society recommends a colonoscopy every ten years for people over 50 as a screening tool for...
When symptoms of prostate cancer are present, they are similar to those of benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostatitis, and can vary greatly from patient to patient. Most young men have no symptoms at all, especially in the early stages of the...
Exercise obviously raises your heart rate. The physical exertion increases the need for oxygen-rich blood within your muscles, causing the heart to beat faster to meet this demand. So, it stands to reason the reverse is true when you end a...
Abdominal pain that is in sync with ovulation is generally associated with the non-emergency event known as Mittelschmerz. The exact cause of Mittelschmerz, or the pain of ovulation, has not been determined, but excess stretching of the ovaries...
The largest artery in the body, the aorta, extends from the heart to the lower abdomen where it divides into a branch for each leg. The Society of Thoracic Surgeons state that an aneurysm is a weak section in the wall of the aorta that causes the...
Hair loss is often a progressive condition. In an era that can cure cancer and other life-threatening diseases, hair loss prevention remains an imperfect science. The good news, in recent decades scientists have determined the primary cause of the...
