Yeast infection generally occurring in areas of the body that retain moisture. It is the main cause of yeast infection. This makes areas like the mouth, genitals, underarms, hand and feet most prone to such disease. Yeast are a natural occurrence in your body, but when exposed to a warm moist environment they can […]
Dizziness is a word that is often used to describe two different sensations. It is important to know exactly what you mean when you say, “I feel dizzy,” . It is important to know exactly what you mean because it can help you and your doctor narrow down the list of possible problems.
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A cataract is a clouding of the normally clear and transparent lens of the eye. It is not a tumor, a new growth of skin or tissue over the eye, but a fogging of the lens itself.
A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s lens. The vast majority of cataracts are related to age. Most […]
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder that occurs primarily among girls and women. It is characterized by a fear of gaining weight, self-starvation, and a distorted view of body image. The condition is usually brought on by emotional disorders that lead a person to worry excessively about the appearance of his or her body.
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Common Food allergies or food intolerance affects nearly everyone at some point. When people have an unpleasant reaction to something they ate, they often think that they have an allergy to the food. In fact, one out of three people say that some member of their family has an allergy to food that has necessitated […]
Heartburn Information
The term “heartburn” refers to the pain in the esophagus or chest that occurs when stomach acid is refluxed up into the throat (see reflux). The medical term for heartburn is “reflux esophagitis”. Occasional heartburn is common and not necessarily serious.
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The kidneys play key roles in body function, not only by filtering the blood and getting rid of waste products, but also by balancing levels of electrolytes in the body, controlling blood pressure, and stimulating the production of red blood cells. The kidneys are located in the abdomen toward the back, normally one of each […]
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a chronic, progressive disorder of the nervous system. A chronic disorder continues for long periods of time, usually many years. Parkinson’s disease affects a person’s muscular coordination. Symptoms of PD include tremor (shaking), rigidity in some muscles, slow movements, and problems with maintaining normal posture. The disease is caused by the […]
Crohn’s disease is an ongoing disorder that causes inflammation of the digestive tract, also referred to as the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Crohn’s disease can affect any area of the GI tract, from the mouth to the anus, but it most commonly affects the lower part of the small intestine, called the ileum. The swelling extends […]
Men’s Health Issues
Good health is the key to a happy life. In a fast and demanding life, health unfortunately takes a backseat whereas it should be of prime concern. There are many questions that plague your mind, but answers to these are either insufficient or unavailable. Sometimes one is too lazy or shy to discuss […]