Sarcoidosis is a multisystem inflammatory disease of unknown cause that manifests by the formation of noncaseating granulomas, tiny clumps of inflammatory cells, in one or more organs of the body1. When the immune system goes into overdrive and too many of these clumps form, they can interfer...
Bowel obstruction. A rectal mass may grow so large that it prevents the normal passage of stool. This blockage may lead to the feeling of severeconstipationor pain when having a bowel movement. In addition,abdominal pain, discomfort, or cramping may occur due to the blockage. Stool size may ...
Since the sternum lies quite close to the heart, pain below the sternum is often mistaken as cardiac chest pain. Pain below sternum when pressed is related to conditions of the sternum itself, the ribs or cartilages which attach ribs to the sternum. Some serious conditions of the lungs and ...
One of the best home remedies for swollen ankles, feet, and toes is to elevate the swollen extremity slightly above the level of the heart. This is easily done by having the person lie down face up on a bed or couch and then place pillows under the heels so the feet and ankles are ...