Kidney Stones Kidney stones are hard objects made of minerals and salts in urine. They form inside the kidneys. You may hear healthcare professionals refer to kidney stones as renal calculi, nephrolithiasis or urolithiasis. Kidney stones have various causes. These include diet, extra body weight, some health conditions, and some supplements and medicines. Kidney stones […]

Disc Prolapse A herniated disk occurs when one of the disks in your spine (backbone) tears or leaks due to natural wear and tear or injury. This puts pressure on your spinal cord and irritates your spinal nerves, leading to pain, numbness and weakness. You have a series of bones (vertebrae) in your spine, stretching […]

PCS/PCOD Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a problem with hormones that happens during the reproductive years. If you have PCOS, you may not have periods very often. Or you may have periods that last many days. You may also have too much of a hormone called androgen in your body. With PCOS, many small sacs […]