COPD COPD or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a condition where airflow from the lungs is obstructed. In simple words, COPD is a group of conditions that makes breathing harder, and the condition gets worse over time. Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis are two main chronic lung diseases affecting individuals. Let’s understand the meaning of COPD …
Varicose veins Source: Shutterstock Varicose veins are enlarged and twisted veins. Any superficial veins can get varicosed; however, the most common ones are the ones present in the legs. The veins of the legs are more prone because standing and walking increase the venous pressure in the lower body. For most people, varicose veins are …
Iliotibial Band Syndrome What is this Iliotibial band? The lliotibal band or the iliotibial tract is a thick fibrous band of connective tissue. It is present on the outer side of the thigh and runs throughout the length of thigh passing from pelvic bone and joins at the knee. The IT band is made of …
SI Joint Pain Source: Shutterstock Sacroiliac joints are the joints where the lowermost portion of the spine, called the sacrum, connects with the pelvis. In our body, there are two sacroiliac joints, one on either side. The sacrum is a triangle-shaped bone present beneath the lumbar spine and above the tail bone. The joint can …
Fecal incontinence Source: Shutterstock Inability to control the bowel movements, which results in stools leaking from the rectum unexpectedly, is called Fecal incontinence. Fecal incontinence is also known as bowel incontinence, and it can range from an occasional leakage of the stool while passing gas to sometimes losing complete control of the bowel. Fecal incontinence …
