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Abdominal Pain (Causes, Remedies, Treatment)

franklinmbanaja Fiverr Seller Accomplished, achievement driven, result oriented person interested in working with the objective to use my professional skills to improve productivity in your firm by using the most robust tools which tend to reduce cost to the barest minimum and also to make customers to find an enabling environment for them to love my service(s) and that of our teammates. Abdominal pain definition and facts Abdominal (belly) pain is pain or discomfort that is felt in the part of the trunk below the ribs and above the pelvis. It comes from organs within the abdomen or organs adjacent to the belly. It is caused by inflammation, distention of an organ, or by loss of the blood supply to an organ. In  irritable bowel syndrome  ( IBS ) it may be caused by contraction of the intestinal muscles or hyper-sensitivity to normal intestinal activities. Symptoms associated with it may include: Bloating Belchi...

Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)

What is complementary medicine? Complementary medicine is a group of diagnostic and therapeutic disciplines that are used together with conventional medicine. An example of a complementary therapy is using aromatherapy to help lessen a patient's discomfort following surgery. Complementary medicine is usually not taught or used in Western medical schools or hospitals. Complementary medicine includes a large number of practices and systems of health care that, for a variety of cultural, social, economic, or scientific reasons, have not been adopted by mainstream Western medicine. Complementary medicine is different from alternative medicine. Whereas complementary medicine is used together with conventional medicine, alternative medicine is used in place of conventional medicine. An example of an alternative therapy is using a special diet to treat cancer instead of undergoing surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy that has been recommended by a physician. Complementary and alt...

How to Have a Better Sex Life

Was It Good For You? In the movies, sex always looks great. But if you're like a lot of men, sex may not be as good as you think it could be. You might feel anxiety, concerns about your performance, or even self-consciousness about your body. No matter what the scenario, it just feels like you're not having sex as often as everyone else. How's Your Sex Life? click here for solution. An Ohio State University study found young men think about sex about 19 times per day (as compared to young women who think about it 10 times daily). Despite it being on men's minds much of the time, men still remain confused about what great sex is, and how to have it. Men face both mental barriers and physical barriers to great sex. They may be plagued with self-doubt, and cling to myths and misconceptions about sex. Physically, many men could use some work on the mechanics of lovemaking. What Is Great Sex? "Great sex is in the eye of the beholder, or the be...

Facts of Cirrhosis (Liver)

What is cirrhosis? Cirrhosis is a complication of many liver diseases characterized by abnormal structure and function of the liver. The diseases that lead to cirrhosis do so because they injure and kill liver cells, after which the inflammation and repair that is associated with the dying liver cells causes scar tissue to form. The liver cells that do not die multiply in an attempt to replace the cells that have died. This results in clusters of newly-formed liver cells (regenerative nodules) within the scar tissue. There are many causes of cirrhosis including chemicals (such as alcohol, fat, and certain medications), viruses, toxic metals (such as iron and copper that accumulate in the liver as a result of genetic diseases), and autoimmune liver disease in which the body's immune system attacks the liver. Why does cirrhosis cause problems? The liver is an important organ in the body. It performs many critical functions, two of which are ...

Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse (Alcohol Use Disorder)

What is alcohol abuse? Alcohol abuse, now included in the diagnosis of alcohol use disorder, is a disease. It is characterized by consistency in your pattern of drinking alcohol that results into negative work, medical, legal, educational, and/or social effects on a person's life. The individual who abuses this substance tends to continue to use it despite such consequences. Effects of alcohol use disorder on families can include increased domestic abuse/domestic violence. The effects that parental alcoholism can have on children can be significantly detrimental in other ways as well. For example, the sons and daughters of alcoholics seem to be at higher risk for experiencing more negative feelings, stress, and alienation as well as aggression. There are a multitude of negative psychological effects of alcohol use disorder, including depression and antisocial behaviors. Statistics about less severe alcohol use disorder (alcohol abuse) in the Unites States includ...