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History of Appendicitis
Humans have suffered appendicitis since the earliest days of recorded history.Who First Recorded this Condition?Aretaeus the Cappadocian may have been the first to record appendicitis in 30…
Appendicitis Epidemiology
The incidence of appendicitis has fortunately been declining steadily since the 1940s.Incidence of AppendicitisThe incidence of appendicitis is about 233 cases per 100,000 people…
Appendicitis Prognosis
With a prompt diagnosis and early treatment with surgery, the prognosis of appendicitis is very good. Without surgery or antibiotics, more than 50 percent of people with appendicitis die…
Appendicitis Treatment Options
Appendicitis requires treatment to reduce the risk of a ruptured, or perforated, appendix or other complications. Treatment depends largely on the type of appendicitis—chronic or acute—and…
Appendicitis Diagnosis
Diagnosis of appendicitis begins by obtaining a patient history to determine the patient’s family history of appendicitis, risk factors, and symptoms. The clinician will evaluate the type…
What are the Signs & Symptoms of Appendicitis?
The signs and symptoms of appendicitis can be inconsistent from patient to patient. In other words, not every patient with appendicitis experiences the same signs and symptoms. In fact…
What are the Causes of Appendicitis?
Appendicitis can have more than one cause. In many cases, the cause of appendicitis is unclear. That being said, blockages at or near the opening to the appendix are common identifiable…
How Can You Prevent Appendicitis?
There is no sure way to prevent appendicitis, but appendicitis is less common in areas of the world where people eat high-fiber diets and more common in countries where people eat fewer…
Can I Take Ibuprofen with Meloxicam?
Meloxicam and ibuprofen are both nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and therefore, it is neither necessary nor recommended to take the two together, unless otherwise noted by…
History of Hypertension
Who Discovered Hypertension?English physician William Harvey was the first scientist to describe the concept of circulation in his book De monu cordis, published in 1628. It was Stephen…
Hypertension Epidemiology
Hypertension affects approximately 22 percent of the world population. It tends to be slightly higher in men than women and is more frequent in low socioeconomic venues.By Location and…
Hypertension Prognosis
Essential hypertension is manageable, so the prognosis is good for most people. Secondary hypertension will depend on the underlying cause, though. For some, hypertension is resistant to…
How Can You Prevent Hypertension?
For many, high blood pressure is fortunately both preventable and reversible. Lifestyle is the key. Managing diet and physical activity, for example, are good places to start, as is…
Hypertension Diagnosis
Blood pressure testing provides an easy way to diagnose hypertension. An inflatable cuff goes around the arm or wrist and provides two pressure measures. The first, systolic, measures the…
What are the Signs & Symptoms of Hypertension?
Hypertension is the silent killer because often there are no signs or symptoms. The CDC estimates, on average, 11 million adults in the country have undiagnosed high blood pressure. Often…
Hypertension Treatment Options
Treatment for hypertension will likely include a combination of medication and lifestyle changes. A treatment plan will also include blood pressure monitoring. Treatment OptionsLifestyle…
What are the Causes of Hypertension?
Blood pressure is the amount of blood pumped by the heart and the resistance of blood flow in the arteries. If the arteries are narrow due to disease, for example, blood struggles to flow…
Meloxicam Half-Life – How Long Does It Stay In Your System?
Meloxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) prescribed to treat pain related to osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) in some…
History of Endometriosis
Endometriosis has quite a complex history, with many experts coming close to identifying the true nature of this condition before two scientists eventually discovered the correct nature of…
Endometriosis Epidemiology
Many people don’t know much about this condition, despite it being so incredibly common.So, just how many people suffer from this condition, anyway?What is the incidence of…