Saliva is a liquid which is constantly produced from the salivary glands of your body and flows to the oral cavity through ducts. Sometimes, some of the constituents of this saliva can get crystallized to form a solid mass and may get stuck in the gland body or the duct through which it flows. This… Continue reading Stone in Salivary Gland
Category: Conditions
Leukocytes in Urine (No Nitrates)
Even in healthy persons, the body is continually fighting pathogens that try to invade it. This battle results damage of some white blood cells. The dead cells are mostly eliminated through urine. That explains why regular urinal discharge has traces of leukocytes. It however becomes abnormal when the white blood cell count in urine goes… Continue reading Leukocytes in Urine (No Nitrates)
White Particles in Urine
Urination is a very important function of the body as it helps in eliminating toxic wastes and excess liquid. Normal urine usually has a pale yellow, amber, or sometimes colorless appearance depending on the hydration level of the body. While appearance of white particles in urine does not necessarily mean that a person is in… Continue reading White Particles in Urine
Spleen Pain
The spleen is a part of the lymphatic system that is situated in the upper left section of the abdomen and guarded by the rib cage. It performs a host of functions, including draining worn out or damaged RBCs and infection causing matter as well as fighting particular bacteria types that cause pneumonia and meningitis.… Continue reading Spleen Pain