The round pouches forming on or in the kidneys are kidney cysts. There is a connection between them and serious kidney disorders. These disorders can hamper the normal functioning of the kidneys. Kidney cysts are of two types. They are simple kidney cysts and polycystic kidney disease. The simple kidney cysts are noncancerous. They contain a [...]
Small and grainy growths in the skin developing mostly on your hands or fingers are common warts. These feel rough to touch. There is a pattern of tiny black dots in these warts. These dots are actually small, clotted blood vessels. Usually, a certain type of virus causes common warts and these get transmitted by touch. [...]
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 [...]
