Gangrene results from lack of blood flow to parts of the body. Blood delivers oxygen and nutrients and provides your cells with antibodies that fight infections. The first signs of gangrene are usually changes in skin color. The affected area starts pale due to lack of blood flow, then turns red or brown before turning […]

Like bubble wrap, lungs have many small air sacs (alveoli). When emphysema damages these alveoli, they expand and become large spaces that make it hard to breathe. Emphysema is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It can’t be reversed, but treatments may help manage symptoms and improve your quality of life. Emphysema is […]

Fistulas are abnormal openings in the body that allow something like pus, poop or blood to leak somewhere it shouldn’t. They may be painful. If you have an anal fistula, you can experience pain in the area around your anus. You might also notice an abnormal discharge or an unpleasant smell. Oren Zarif Fistulas are […]