16 March, 2013
Symptoms of high blood sugar are often overlooked at the early stage of diabetes. Hence, in large number of cases, diabetes remains undiagnosed for several years. Untreated diabetes causes serious..
15 March, 2013
Inflammation of the larynx, commonly known as voice box, is called laryngitis. Swelling of the vocal cords distorts sound, causing hoarseness of voice. Viral infection of the larynx is the..
15 March, 2013
It is quite difficult to provide permanent relief from toenail fungus with conservative therapies. Anti-fungal medications usually clear the infection for a brief period. Recurrent fungal infections of the nail..
7 March, 2013
When the heart cannot pump sufficient blood, the condition is known as congestive heart failure.It occurs when an underlying health disorder weakens or damages the heart muscles or the pumping..
6 March, 2013
Swelling of the part of the eyelid where the eyelashes are located is called blepharitis. Chronic blepharitis is usually associated with malfunctioning of the oil glands present in the hair..
2 March, 2013
The thyroid gland secretes hormones that regulate the metabolism process of the body. Malfunction of this important endocrine gland, by altering the normal metabolic rate of the body, causes serious..
11 February, 2013
Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that progresses gradually, leading to cognitive impairment. Degeneration of the brain cells is responsible for this condition. With increased destruction of the brain..
11 February, 2013
Presence of small pouches or diverticula in the lining of the large intestine is called diverticulosis. Diverticulosis usually occurs in older adults...
11 February, 2013
Cancer of the tissues that form the blood cells is known as leukemia. There are different forms of leukemia. Depending upon the speed of development of the cancer and from..
6 February, 2013
Shingles are painful rashes caused by the chickenpox virus. The viral infection affects people who have suffered from chickenpox earlier in life. The varicella-zoster virus, which causes chickenpox, remains in..
22 November, 2012
The unsightly scars left behind on the facial skin after the acne rashes heal can be erased with the help of laser treatment. It is one of the latest options..
21 November, 2012
Scleroderma is a rare disease characterized by thickening and tightening of various tissues. It usually affects the skin, and occasionally, multiple internal organs such as the lungs, heart, digestive tract..
21 November, 2012
Destruction of the air sacs in the lungs causes emphysema. It causes severe breathing difficulties. Long-term exposure to tobacco smoke or other chemical irritants destroys the air sacs and the..
20 November, 2012
Physical and psychological symptoms that a large number of women experience for several days before the menstrual bleeding begins are collectively known as premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)..
16 November, 2012
Numerous factors are associated with knee pain. Injury to the knee is a common cause of acute knee pain. Persistent injury to the knee or wear and tear of the..
12 November, 2012
Damage to the nerves causes neuropathy. The nerves may be damaged by a health disorder such as diabetes or an injury. Peripheral neuropathy is the most common form of neuropathy..
29 October, 2012
Loss of hair from the head or body is known as alopecia. Hair loss occurs due to several reasons. Genetic, hormonal and environmental factors are usually associated with alopecia. Androgenic alopecia,..
29 October, 2012
Inflammation of the skin is known as dermatitis. Different types of skin diseases can cause dermatitis. Common inflammatory conditions of the skin include eczema, Seborrheic dermatitis and contact dermatitis...
29 October, 2012
Insufficient production of the thyroid hormones causes hypothyroidism. As the thyroid hormone regulates the metabolism process of the body, an under-active thyroid gland increases body weight and causes heart diseases,..
29 October, 2012
Schizophrenia is a chronic mental disorder. It causes delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized behavior and speech. A combination of psychological, genetic and environmental factors causes schizophrenia...
29 October, 2012
The worn out bone cells are replaced by new cells to maintain the normal density of the bones. The bone mineral density declines when the creation of new bone cells..
26 October, 2012
Inflammation of the colon or the large intestine is called colitis. Bacterial and viral infections and parasitic infestation of the colon are the common causes of colitis. This type of..
26 October, 2012
Candidiasis is a type of fungal infection caused by the Candida yeast. More than twenty different species of the Candida yeast are involved in Candidiasis. Candida yeasts normally live on..
26 October, 2012
Skin rash caused by exposure to urushiol, a toxic chemical present in the resin of poison ivy plant, is called poison ivy rash. Only people sensitive to urushiol develop itchy..
22 October, 2012
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is characterized by presence of multiple cysts in the ovaries, menstrual irregularities, elevated levels of the male hormone androgen, acne, weight gain, insulin resistance, high blood..
