Christopher J Roldan

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• Can Arthritis Be Prevented?

  Arthritis is a condition in which one or more joints get inflamed causing pain and stiffness to the person suffering from it. Arthritis usually becomes worse with age and often affects old people more than young ones. Arthritis is a very common disease with multiple types, but it is still not very...

• What Causes Kidney Stones? How to Prevent and Treat Kidney Stones

  Kidney stones are also known as renal calculi. The occurrence of kidney stones is known as nephrolithiasis. Kidney stones in the urinary tract lead to a condition known as ureterolithiasis. Kidney stones are seen as a common occurrence in the medical world. One in twenty people tend to suffer from...

• When Should I See a Doctor if I have Back Pain?

  Physical pain brought about by back pain can sometimes be unbearable making sitting, standing or walking a painful activity to undertake. Other aspects of your life might be affected too, such as sleep or your overall mood. Your daily life activities like study or work can also be affected resulting...

• Is Lyme Disease Debilitating?

  Every year about 20,000 new cases of lyme disease are reported. Although doctors are starting to understand the disease better, many of its aspects are still poorly understood. One of the questions still heavily debated is whether lyme disease is debilitating.In its initial stages, lyme disease is...

• The Difference Between Soluble and Insoluble Fiber

  Dietary fiber is a carbohydrate, but unlike other carbs, it cannot be broken down into digestible molecules. In other words, fiber goes through the gastrointestinal system relatively intact, which helps support and aid the digestive system in its processes.Fiber is divided into two categories:...

• What to Expect After a Laparoscopy

  Laparoscopic ProcedureA laparoscopic surgery is done to deal with abdominal organ problems. A small equipment known as the laparoscope is used to locate and identify defective abdominal organs. Small cuts or incisions are made in the abdomen and the laparoscope is inserted through the incisions,...