Mucositis is a common condition that occurs when your mouth or gut becomes sore and inflamed. A common side effect of cancer treatments, the condition occurs when chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments break down the epithelial cells lining the gastro-intestinal...
Knee ligaments connect the bones and cartilage, and hold and support the knee joint. Any mild tear in ligaments may severely limit the movement of the knees. Most commonly occurring from a sports injury, ligament damage may severely limit the movement of the knees and...
Correct coding of any medical condition including diabetes mellitus is critical in determining the correct reimbursement for encounters related to this disease and for tracking the health care services provided. Providers of medical coding services have a clear...
Regarded as one of the most chronic conditions worldwide, allergies occur when your immune system reacts to a foreign substance – such as pollen, bee venom molds, animal dander, latex, insect stings or even certain food items. Generally, an allergic reaction begins in...
Liver diseases or conditions can occur due to a variety of factors like infections, immune system disorders, cancers and tumors, inherited conditions, alcohol abuse, drug overdoses, obesity and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Liver problems can be inherited...
