Appendicitis is a disease in the appendix caused by infection. This occurs when the appendix is blocked by foreign bodies such as worms, stools, tumors, or by direct bacterial infection.  It is a very painful disease that causes significant discomfort, and lethal symptoms to the patient. But that is not all: When the appendix is […]

The appendix is a 3 and a half inch tube of flesh that is a part of the large intestine. Although constant research cannot define any specific function of the appendix, it is capable of bringing harm to the body through its vulnerable characteristics. When touched by bacteria or any other foreign materials inside the […]

Appendicitis is a disease characterized by the infection of the appendix, a small, tube-like appendage that sticks out from the large intestines. The infection of the appendix is caused by foreign materials that block it, such as wastes, stools, and tumors. The appendix can also be directly infected by bacteria. An infected appendix gradually fills […]

With piercing on any body parts, there is always a chance of infection. Belly button infection is one of the most common infection occurring after piercing. There are some factors that may contribute to this piercing infection, such as the location and characteristic of the belly button itself and improper piercing practices. Belly button is […]

Although with proper hygiene and care the problem is quite avoidable, bleeding belly button is not uncommon. There are variety of risk factors that put some people in higher risk of experiencing this problem. In addition, belly button bleeding can happen to both adults and children and thus, may become a quite-complicated health hassle. Knowing […]

Bleeding occurring in infants’ belly button in the first days of life and for some other days once the umbilical cord is clipped off should not be related to any serious health concern. Cautious care and proper hygiene will be enough to cure it completely. However, bleeding belly button in adults should be paid attention […]

Belly button bleeding is often unnoticed, considering the hidden, damp, and dark characteristics of the wound site. There are variety of causes inducing this bleeding, and every single cause might trigger different thing that cause bleeding inside the umbilical. In most cases, belly button bleeding is not a complicated matter and may heal with proper […]

Did you know that your belly button or navel is actually your very first scar? It is a scar on your abdomen part that was formed after your umbilical cord was detached from your mother’s placenta when you were born. A belly button naturally is a great place for germs and bacteria to breed. It […]

Twisted colon refers to a twisting of a portion of bowel attached to the intestinal tract. The major effect is bowel obstruction, which may cause bilious vomiting and/or severe constipation. This constipation is possible, since the twisting inhibits the fecal disposal from the small intestines to the colon. This digestive problem may be life-threatening, as […]