Archive for October 2nd, 2006
Facts About Pelvic Floor Muscles
Monday, October 2nd, 2006The pelvic floor is composed of a group of muscles, which span the inferior, or underlying surface of the bony pelvis. As a group, these muscles originate at the pubis, which is located anteriorly, at the frontal portion of the pelvis, just above the genitals. From the pubis, the pelvic floor [...]
Rhinitis
Monday, October 2nd, 2006Rhinitis is a reaction that occurs in the eyes, nose and throat when airborne irritants (allergens) trigger the release of histamine. Histamine causes inflammation and fluid production in the fragile linings of nasal passages, sinuses, and eyelids.
Rhinitis is defined as inflammation of the nasal membranes and is characterized by a symptom complex that consists of [...]
Unusual Stool Colour
Monday, October 2nd, 2006The small intestine absorbs food nutrients. The waste is pushed into the large bowel where water is removed. The resulting faeces are temporarily stored in the rectum before being expelled from the body via the anus. The medical names for the expulsion of faeces include defecation and egestion. Water makes up about three quarters of [...]
