Hiccup (also spelled hiccough) is an involuntary contraction (myoclonic jerk) of the diaphragm that may repeat several times per minute. The hiccup is an involuntary action involving a reflex arc.[rx] Once triggered, the reflex causes a strong contraction of the diaphragm followed about 0.25 second later by closure of Read More …
Category: Cardiac & Respiratory Disease
Liver Cirrhosis; Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Liver Cirrhosis is defined as the histological development of regenerative nodules surrounded by fibrous bands in response to chronic liver injury, which leads to portal hypertension and end-stage liver disease. Recent advances in the understanding of the natural history and Read More …