Parotid tumors
Parotid tumors are growths of cells that start in the parotid glands. The parotids are two salivary glands that sit just in front of the ears. There is one on each side of the face. The salivary glands produce saliva to help with chewing and digesting food. There are many salivary glands in the lips, cheeks, mouth, and throat. Cell growths, called tumors, can occur in any of these glands. The parotid
Blood in the stools. What could be responsible?
A common but not very easily discussed problem is blood loss from the intestine or rectum. It is a problem that usually panics the person and they deal with it as conservatively and individually as possible by saying or convincing themselves that it is a hemorrhoid. The most common problem that is combined with blood from "below" is hemorrhoids. But not only that! Other factors play an important role in solving the problem and
