A small tunnel connecting an abscess to an opening on the skin near the anus is known as an anal fistula. The abscess is an infected cavity in the anus. The faeces pass out of our body through the anus. There are many small glands inside the anus and these glands make mucus. The glands sometimes [...]
If older people complain about any physical problem, a doctor is likely to suggest some blood tests. The test results will help the doctor in the diagnosis of the problem. Here we will discuss some of the blood tests. 1. Complete Blood Count (CBC) A number of tests related to your blood cells fall under a [...]
There can be problems in your skin during the winter season. Your skin’s moisture content drops as there is a fall in the temperature. Winter rash can develop due to this. The area of your skin where winter rash develops gets irritated. This condition can happen even if your skin remains healthy at other times of [...]
If a doctor suspects that you have cancer, he/she will suggest a number of laboratory tests to be sure of the presence of cancer in your body. The pathologist examines the samples of blood, urine, other body fluids or tissue for abnormal cells or tumour markers. These help to determine whether a person has cancer or [...]
