Melissa Baker

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  A fissure is the tearing of anal skin as a result of the overstretching of the anal opening by a big hard stool. Normally, sphincterotomy is related to constipation, chronic diarrhea (less often), inflammatory bowel disease or sexually transmitted infections that have anal and rectal effects. At...

• What Are the Risks to Knee Replacement Surgery?

  Knee replacement surgery is a medical procedure that is aimed to treat a knee joint that has been damaged due to arthritis or other complications. Arthritis is a condition that results from the breakdown of joint cartilage plus the underlying bone. Knee replacement surgery is used when other means...

• What Is Sulfamethoxazole?

  Generic Name: Sulfamethoxazole/TrimethoprimBrand Name: Bactrim, Septra, Septra DS, Sulfatrim, Bactrim DS, SMZ-TMP Pediatric.What Is Sulfamethoxazole?In combination with trimethoprim, sulfamethoxazole is used for the treatment of certain infections such as middle ear infection, urinary tract...

• Broken Tibia: Symptoms and Treatment

  OverviewThe tibia and fibula are the two bones in your lower leg. The larger bone is the tibia, which supports most of a person's weight. It is also an important part of the ankle and knee joints. A fractured or broken tibia is usually along the length of the bone and in between the knee and above...

• Alternative Treatment for Varicose Veins

  Varicose veins are the veins that protrude from the skin, accompanied by a dark-purplish color. This type of vascular disorder can affect both men and women equally. According to research by the Department of Health and Human Sciences, at least 40% to 50% of men and 50% to 55% of women in the United...

• Different Types of Physicians Explained

  Doctors or physicians are categorized according to different factors including medical specialties and subspecialties. Most doctors specialize in a specific area of medicine. This article provides a summary of the different types of doctors in the medical field. AllergistsAllergists are also...