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Heart Disease Symptoms & Signs of Other Heart Problems

  Heart diseases are extensively common considering the Lifestyle we live these days. With unhealthy food habits, lesser body movement and technological convenience, several people across the globe suffer from mild to severe heart problems every year. There are different symptoms for different heart diseases in different people and each type of heart problem requires a different form of treatment. The warning signs could however be very similar in most cases. So, it should be our primary responsibility not to ignore any sort of physical problem that disrupts your normal life or causes any sort of disruption. People can encounter various symptoms of heart problems but chest pain is one of the most common symptoms. So, most importantly, whenever experiencing any pain or discomfort, consider consulting cardiologists , to have a proper diagnosis and to go with the proper treatment. Types of Heart Diseases & their Symptoms The most common types of heart diseases are:    Co...

How Kidney Stones Are Diagnosed and Treated

  What is a kidney stone? Kidney stones, also known as renal calculi, is a hard, crystalline mineral material that is formed inside the kidney. These are the hard deposits formed out of minerals and salts. The condition of having kidney stones is termed nephrolithiasis and having stones specifically in ureters is termed as Ureterolithiasis.  How is Kidney stone Diagnosed? Kidney stones form in our kidneys when there is a decrease in urine discharge. Stones are also often formed when urine becomes concentrated allowing the minerals to crystallize and stick together. These stones are often very painful and there is usually no distinct symptom as such apart from the unignorable stomach ache. In some cases, patients face concerns like severe pain in the side and back, pain in the lower abdomen and groin, pain or burning sensation while urinating that facilitates the detection of the problem. A doctor’s visit often involves some oral examination and a subsequent ultrasound which br...