The diseases related to the endocrine glands of your body are called endocrine disorders. The production of hormones is a major function of the endocrine system. The hormones help the body in regulating different processes such as growth, appetite, breathing, feminism and virilization, fluid balance and weight control. There are several glands in the endocrine system. [...]
A type of intestinal infection causing severe diarrhoea with blood is called dysentery. There may be mucus with stool in some cases. The duration of this condition is normally from 3 to 7 days. Vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps or pain, dehydration and fever are some other symptoms. The lack of hygiene is a major reason behind [...]
An operation performed on the musculoskeletal system is called orthopaedic surgery. The bones, muscles, ligaments, joints and tendons comprise this total system. Orthopaedic surgery is of three types. In recent times, minimally invasive arthroscopic surgeries are gaining an advantage over traditional procedures. The reason behind this is that they are less painful and take less time [...]
Compared to conventional surgery, there are many advantages for the patient in laparoscopic surgery including smaller incisions, less postoperative pain, earlier oral intake, quicker mobilization, faster discharge and a better cosmetic effect. There has been a considerable improvement in laparoscopic surgical techniques and equipment in the recent years. This has increased the number of diagnostic [...]
