Therefore, after fluid and electrolyte supplementation, an emergency laparotomy was performed. The gallstone was found firmly lodged in the sigmoid colon, which itself was thickened, oedematous and ...

The patient presented with colicky abdominal pain, diarrhoea mixed with blood and mucous and raised inflammatory markers. Abdominal examination revealed mild tenderness in the left lower abdomen. The ...

Only a few things are absorbed into the bloodstream at the level of the stomach, and interestingly, these are the very things that can cause stomach irritation: alcohol, aspirin, and non-steroidal ...

Let’s start with the classic form: Swollen jaw, eyes bulging, perhaps some light accessorizing. Original here. Then we get into the permutations of the genre. There are nods to the humanities, finding ...

A skin lump or bump covered by normal skin Skin swelling just in one spot (localized) is also included ...

Yes this is normal for boys starting puberty. One of the first signs of puberty in a boy is growth of his genitals, usually at around 12½ years of age (although onset can range two years either ...

These types of drops are called artificial tears. They can help ease irritation or foreign body sensation. If your eye is red or swollen, your healthcare provider may prescribe a short course of ...