15 February, 2013
Staph infection caused by bacteria will typically show up on certain areas of body and the most common place is the nose on the face. Staph infection starts with a..
15 February, 2013
Sarcoidosis also called ‘Sarcoid’ is a disease resulting from specific type of inflammation of tissues of the body. Sarcoidosis can appear in any organs of the body but mostly starts..
15 February, 2013
Emphysema is a progressive disease of lungs primarily caused due to over-inflation of air sacs in the lungs. Lung tissue normally looks like a sponge and emphysematous looks like an old..
14 February, 2013
Molluscum contagiosum is a skin disease that is caused by a virus. This is a contagious disease which spreads easily from person to person either by mere contact or by..
1 February, 2013
Thyroid nodules are generally not harmful and can be treated naturally with intake of right diet and a healthier lifestyle. Sound immune system and proper intake of iodine are the..
2 January, 2013
Sarcoidosis is an autoimmune disease causing inflammation throughout the body and though sarcoidosis can affect almost the inner organs of the body. Sarcoidosis originally known as ‘Boeck’s disease’ or ‘Hutchinson’s..
25 December, 2012
Bell’s palsy is a neurological disorder that can temporarily damage the facial nerve and paralyze the facial muscles, most often on one side of the face. In some rare cases,..
11 December, 2012
Tendonitis or tendinitis is a common Osteoarthritis problem that many people suffer from. Tendonitis, which is mainly caused by the inflammation of tendons, makes the lives of its victims miserable..
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)..
23 October, 2012
Fatty Liver, commonly known as fatty liver disease (FLD), is a chronic condition associated with the build-up of triglycerides in the liver cells. In most cases, it is perfectly normal..
23 October, 2012
Leukemia is known to be a form of cancer that affects the blood or bone marrow, which is responsible for the production of blood cells. Leukemia patients suffer from excess..
23 October, 2012
Thrush is considered a common yeast infection that affects the mucus membranes that line the tongue as well as the mouth. Candida is the fungus responsible for thrush symptoms, but..
23 October, 2012
Hiatal hernia is a condition that involves the protuberance of the stomach through the chest and diaphragm. In most cases, this condition affects individuals older than 50 years of age...
19 October, 2012
Delayed emptying of the stomach is called gastroparesis. Damage to the vagus nerve, the nerve that regulates the movements of the stomach muscles is primarily responsible for this health disorder...
5 October, 2012
After the age of 40, you may develop one or more small bulging pouches called diverticula in the digestive system. Diverticula are usually harmless. Most people are unaware of the..
28 September, 2012
One of the most troublesome problems that target a women’s reproductive (mainly) and general health is uterine fibroid. Uterine fibroid is known as Leiomyoma, fibromyoma or simply myoma and can..
27 September, 2012
Gynecomastia is a condition in which there is an expansion of the male breast tissue. This gives the appearance of male breasts. The condition can occur anytime during puberty or..
27 September, 2012
Folliculitis is an infection of the hair follicles that is caused by bacteria. The most common infection causing bacteria are staphylococcus bacteria. The typical appearance of folliculitis is a pus-filled..
1 September, 2012
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder, in which the body’s own immune system recognizes hair follicles as foreign agents and attacks them to remove them from the scalp. This leads..
20 August, 2012
Infectious mononucleosis also called as ‘mono’ or ‘the kissing disease,’ is spread by an infectious virus primarily through kissing, though this is rarely the case. It can be spread through..
17 August, 2012
Mono or Mononucleosis is quite a familiar health problem these days, especially among the American teens. This acute infectious and contagious “Kissing Disease” is mostly caused by EBV or Epstein-Barr..
14 August, 2012
An infectious bacterial infection, lyme disease is caused when a person is bit by an infected tick. Though lyme disease brings with it very serious consequences like heart palpitations and..
10 August, 2012
When the tissues surrounding the walls of the urinary bladder get swollen due to inflammation, the condition is termed as interstitial cystitis in medical terms. The ailment is marked by..
10 August, 2012
The medical term used to describe excessive sweating is called hyperhidrosis. Hyperhidrosis can especially be felt in the armpits, palms and soles of feet. This condition not only leads to..
9 August, 2012
Atrial fibrillation is a sudden disturbance of the heartbeat accompanied by rapid pumping of blood in the heart, dizziness and shortness of breath. In an environment marked strongly by pollution..
