- A 21th century pandemic
Since the beginning of human existence on planet Earth there has been one virus that has managed to pass through centuries and affect people all around the globe. It is known on all 5 continents - A short introduction to the Anti biotherapy in Tuberculosis
Although antibiotics had been discovered a few years before, sulfonamide and penicillin proved no effect on the bacteria causing Tuberculosis. After years of research In California about soil fungus, in 1039 Waksman isolated the fungus Actynomices that was able to inhibit the development of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis. - Acid reflux- knowing about it may improve your life
The first question that pops into my head when hearing about acid reflex is: what is that? Well the most important thing that you need to know is that this a stomach problem and it often deviates from eating the wrong food. - Acute lymphocytic Leukemia in children
Cancer in any of its forms is known to the society as a condition of adults or elder persons; still it can occur at any age even during the care-free childhood period. Children diagnosed with cancer must rapidly grow up and learn hoe to face the illness as well as their parents that will have to be able to care for them. - Advices for patients with hiatus hernia
The opening in the diaphragm through which the esophagus reaches into the abdominal cavity is also called diaphragmatic hiatus. When this opening becomes weaker due to any kind of problem, the upper part of the stomach pushes through and reaches the chest backwards. In this case, a hiatus hernia has occurred and if you suffer from it you must know how to live and deal with it. - All about acute bronchitis( part one)
Acute bronchitis can be caused by an inflammation in the bronchial tubes. These are the passages that allow air to go to the lungs, through the windpipe. The information can appear for two reasons: an irritation, the most common one can be because of smoking, or an infection. - All about acute bronchitis( part two)
In the first part of our article you have found out about acute bronchitis: what it is, which are the symptoms that can let you know if you have acute bronchitis. It is now time to see how acute bronchitis can be treated. - All you need to know about cutaneous T-cell lymphoma
This type of lymphoma first affects the skin and then spreads to other parts of the body. The signs of the disease are itchy dark patches on the skin that progressively transform into mushroom shaped tumors. - Analogies between every-day-life stress and peptic ulcer
The long-disputed idea that gastric and duodenal ulcer is mainly caused by stress was struggled by two medical doctors and scientists studies who discovered the existence of an acid-resistant bacteria. Helicobacter pylori is capable to resist and breed in an acid environment; it belongs to class A of pre-cancerous stages as it is known to produces some of the most dangerous forms of gastric and duodenal cancer. - Antibiotics as a Cure for Stomach Ulcer
Stomach ulcer refers to open lesions and ulcerations at the level of the stomach. Statistics indicate that more than two percent of the people in the United States are diagnosed with stomach ulcer each year and it is estimated that around eight to ten percent of these people are at risk of developing various other forms of ulcer over the years. In the United States there are approximately half a million annual cases of stomach ulcer. The disorder has the highest incidence in the male gender, and it predominantly affects people with ages over 50. - Appendicitis, a frequent digestive disease
The appendix is an 8 cm long intestinal tissue extending from the Ilion. Its inflammation causes appendicitis. The exact function of the appendix is not known but we can easily have a normal life without it. - Avian influenza
Whether it is something to be feared of, avian influenza commonly known as bird flu is certainly present on our planet. Possibly wide spreading contagious or even deadly for humans, bird flu has brought great controversy to our society. - Causes, signs and symptoms for appendicitis
The appendix is a cylindrical segment of the larger intestine localized in the right lower part of the abdomen. It has no important role in the human body but gets easily inflamed because of its content in imunitary cells. - Characteristics of Fibromyalgia Treatments
Fibromyalgia is a serious neurological condition that causes pain in the musculoskeletal system. People who suffer from fibromyalgia also feel pain in the tendons, ligaments and the areas of the joints. Another characteristic of fibromyalgia is a pronounced state of fatigue that takes over the entire body. The symptoms of fibromyalgia resemble those of rheumatoid arthritis and due to this fact, fibromyalgia may be misdiagnosed. However, unlike people with physical illnesses, the people with fibromyalgia seem to be in perfect health. Although the pain reported by people with fibromyalgia is present, it occurs on the premises of abnormal brain activity. People who suffer from fibromyalgia have a very sensitive nervous system and a low tolerance to external stimuli. Increased nervous excitability is considered to be the cause of the intense, recidivating pain experienced by people with fibromyalgia. - Child hernia surgery restrictions & advises
Hernia surgery is a very simple surgery that succeeds in almost all cases. But doctors recommend parents not to delay their child's operation because some complications can appear in this situation. Next follow some useful facts about the surgery. - Cholesterolosis of the Gall Bladder - A Common Gall Bladder Disorder
Cholesterolosis is a common affection of the biliary system, characterized by the accumulation and deposition of cholesterol inside the gall bladder and in its mucosal membranes. Cholesterolosis usually occurs due to chemical imbalances at the level of the biliary system and the disorder is rarely associated with high serum cholesterol levels, diabetes mellitus or atherosclerosis. Cholesterolosis generally occurs on the premises of inappropriate activity of the gall bladder and changes in the composition of bile, facilitating the deposition of cholesterol inside the gall bladder and biliary ducts. In the absence of an appropriate treatment, cholesterolosis can lead to serious complications, including gall bladder cancer. - Common Aspects of Peptic Ulcer
Peptic ulcer is basically a lesion located at the level of the stomach, duodenum or esophagus. Ulcer tends to affect the entire gastrointestinal tract, starting from the lining of the mouth and ending with the rectal region. Peptic ulcer suggests the involvement of hydrochloric acid and pepsin in the development of the disorder. When gastric acid is produced in excess, the mucosal membrane that protects the stomach and internal organs from danger is damaged, enabling the bacteria Helicobacter pylori to penetrate the barrier and cause internal infections. Therefore, in the case of peptic ulcer, both gastric acid and bacteria are responsible for the development of the disorder. - Common Methods of Diagnosing Lymphoma
Lymphoma is a highly problematic disease that raises serious impediments in the process of diagnosis. Considering the fact that it can occur in a variety of forms and produce a wide spectrum of unspecific symptoms, lymphoma is usually diagnosed with the aid of many different techniques. In order to establish the accurate diagnosis, pathologists need to analyze the disease from multiple angles. Morphological traits, as well as the genotype and phenotype of the lymphoid lesions should sometimes be carefully analyzed in the process of diagnosis. The administration of lymphoma treatments and thera - Common Myths and Misconceptions about Anorexia
People have many misconceptions about anorexia. Due to poor understanding of the phenomenon or due to various popular myths surrounding eating disorders, most people assimilate denatured ideas regarding anorexia and the persons it affects. - Common Pneumonia Symptoms
Pneumonia is inflammation and often infection of the lungs. Although some forms of pneumonia are mild and don’t require medical treatment, other forms of the disease can be severe and need prompt medical intervention. Statistics indicate that over 3 million people in the United States are diagnosed with pneumonia each year, and many of them require hospitalization. When pneumonia is caused by infectious agents, the disease is very contagious and it can be easily transmitted through sneezing, cough or physical contact. Therefore, many patients are not hospitalized for the seriousness of their disease, but to prevent them from spreading pneumonia to other people. - Contagious diseases: pediculosis and scabies
Pediculosis and scabies are similar disease caused by small insects named arthropods. They manifest with intense itching. Pediculosis is caused by three types of human lice: Pediculus humanus capitis (affects the head), Phthirus pubis (affects the pubic area), and Pediculus humanus corpus (affects the entire body). - Controversial Aspects of Fibromyalgia Pain
Fibromyalgia pain and fatigue are the most common and intense symptoms that occur to people who suffer from the condition. Statistics indicate that an overwhelming number of 3.7 million Americans are confronted with fibromyalgia pain and other specific symptoms. Fibromyalgia is a neurological chronic condition that causes recidivating, intense pain in the muscles and interconnected soft tissues such as tendons and ligaments. Many people disregard fibromyalgia pain and fatigue, considering that they are self-induced symptoms, the product of people’s imagination. These conceptions, however, are far from the actual truth. Medical research results reveal that although there are psychological aspects involved in the development of fibromyalgia, the condition occurs due to neurological dysfunctions, and undoubtedly, fibromyalgia pain is real! - Current treatment of abdominal hernias
Hernias tend to enlarge in time and a quick medical consult could in some cases exempt the patients from surgery. But many persons with typical symptoms of hernia choose to wear a truss bandage instead of seeking professional help. The truss assembles a belt and supports the abdominal wall keeping the hernia from protruding. Hernias are caused by heavy lifting and high physical stress on the abdomen so all patients refusing surgery must consider avoiding strenuous activities. - Decisions upon Leukemia treatment
Very often persons without any disease symptoms whatsoever are diagnosed with chronic myeloid Leukemia during a routine blood testing. Unlike the acute forms of Leukemia, the chronic form develops an increased number of white blood cells which can still work normally in spite of their high rate of division. This aspect is responsible of the mild onset of the disease but the negative impact is due to the impossible stopping of the white cell production. - Definition and Interesting Features of Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a neurological chronic condition that affects the musculoskeletal tissues of the body. The disorder is mostly responsible for inducing discomfort, pain and fatigue in the muscles, ligaments, tendons and in the areas surrounding the joints. People who suffer from fibromyalgia are constantly confronted with intense pain that tends to reoccur on a regular time basis. The pain caused by the disorder is felt deep inside the muscles and in certain points called trigger points. A common feature to all people with fibromyalgia is the location of the pain; to all patients fibromyalgia pain occurs in the same trigger points. Although people with fibromyalgia perceive the pain at different intensities, they claim to permanently feel a different level of pain in their soft muscular tissues. - Diagnosing a sore throat
If you ever feel pain in your throat and are not sure what it is, the best thing to do is pay a visit to the doctor. And don' t be scared of what may happen at the doctors. For better understanding, I am going to tell you what the doctor will do. - Diagnosing and treating sinus infections
If you consult a physician, he will mostly diagnose sinus diseases by a complete history of your signs and by examining your sinus area and the upper respiratory system. A simple but efficient way to diagnose sinus inflammation and infection is to exercise pressure on the forehead and cheek bones sinuses; it the area is sensitive, a positive diagnose may be established. - Diagnosis and surgical treatment of appendicitis
Appendicitis is a digestive disorder manifested by a blockage of the connection between the appendix and the rest of the intestines. The inflammation can be caused by infections in the body or by foreign bodies in the appendicle lumen. If not removed in time by surgery, it can perforate and lead to major infections spread in the entire abdomen. Its function is negligible for the human body but frequent cases of its inflammation are due to its role in the cellular mediated immunity against external or internal aggression. - Different types of treatment for acute bronchitis
Acute bronchitis is an ilness that usually last about three weeks. It does not need special treatment and in most of the cases the condition only requires home treatment. In healthy persons, which do not suffer from other condition but acute bronchitis, the most usual steps to follow in treating acute bronchitis is reducing cough, pain and fever. - Difficulties in Curing Gastric Ulcer
Stomach ulcer, also referred to as gastric ulcer is a serious disorder that causes open lesions at the level of the stomach. Gastric ulcer commonly affects people with ages over 50 and it has the highest incidence in the female gender. Although there are many factors that can lead to the development of gastric ulcer, the disorder generally occurs due poor blood circulation in the lining of the stomach and an overproduction of digestive fluids. Infection with Helicobacter pylori bacteria is also a major cause of gastric ulcers. These bacteria weaken the stomach walls, enabling gastric acids to cause inflammation and ulcerations to the mucosal protective cover of the stomach. In addition, Helicobacter pylori bacteria trigger an overproduction of digestive fluids, thus allowing the ulcer to progress further. - Difficulties in Diagnosing Lupus
Due to its polyvalent character and its intrinsic nature (lupus is triggered and augmented by severe immune system impairments), lupus is very difficult to diagnose accurately and promptly. In some cases, the complexity of lupus renders doctors unable to reveal its presence in time, the unspecific symptoms produced by the autoimmune disease often being misleading in the process of establishing the correct diagnosis. It may take months or even years to confirm the diagnosis received by patients with suspected lupus. The process of diagnosing lupus can be challenging even for the most experience - Diseases that affect the respiratory system: bronchitis
The bronchi make the connections between the lungs and the windpipe. They are lining of your bronchial tubes and allow air to flow into your body. These bronchi can get infected, or inflamed making it harder fro air to travel to the lungs. This condition is called bronchitis. - Efficient Treatments for Multiple Sclerosis
Despite the fact that there is no specific cure for multiple sclerosis in present, existing treatments are effective in slowing down the progression rate of the disease and preventing the development of further complications. Considering the fact that most of the effects of multiple sclerosis are irreversible, it is imperative to timely diagnose the disease and begin the administration of the appropriate course of medications. With the right treatment and with the aid of supportive therapies (physiotherapy and kinetotherapy), patients with multiple sclerosis can regain control of their bodies - Factors of Risk in Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic bronchitis is a very common respiratory illness. Around 12 million people in the United States are diagnosed with chronic bronchitis each year. - Factors Suspected of Causing Multiple Sclerosis
Although the exact causes and risk factors of multiple sclerosis are still unknown to modern medical science, it is believed that the disease occurs on the premises of inherited genetic dysfunctions and is triggered by certain environmental factors (either exposure to chemicals or infections with viruses or bacteria). Despite the fact that medical scientists have conducted elaborate research on multiple sclerosis over the last few years, the exact genes that render people more susceptible to developing the autoimmune disorder and the exact environmental causative agents haven’t been identified - Facts about appendicitis
The “vermiform appendix” named by anatomists is a part of the colon, being attached to the cecum. It measures 4-5 centimeters in length and looks like an empty tube. Some say that it has no important function in our body and that it is only a residuum of what used to be in our primitive past. - Facts about hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is a virus infection that affects the liver, and can lead to chronic hepatitis, to cirrhosis and even liver cancer. - Facts and treatments regarding Lupus
Lupus is a chronic inflammtory disease which affects both women and men,(especially women) and usually occurs on different parts of the body, such as skin, blood, joints. As we know, the body systems produces antibodies which have the role to fight against bacteria and viruses. - FAQ about Hepatitis B
If I have chronic HBV can I breast feed my baby without worrying that he might get infected? A study made in Texas on 101 breast-fed infants and 268 formula-fed infants after immunopropylaxis was applied showed that there is no risk in breast feeding your baby if you have chronic HBV - FAQ about peptic ulcer
What is a peptic ulcer?
Peptic ulcer occurs when inside your stomach and duodenum increased levels of acid are produced. This acid causes an injury upon the stomach or duodenum lining, known as gastric ulcers or duodenum ulcers. - Gallbladder and gallstones- useful things to know
The gallbladder is a small, pare like organ with a very important function in our organism. It is situated near the live, in the right part of the abdomen. - Gallbladder disease- what is that? ( part two)
In our first article we have talked about the gall bladder and about gallstones and what are the symptoms for this disease. Now we shall see what can be done to diagnose this disease and how to treat it. - Gallstones, gallbladder disease symptoms up to date
Gallbladder disease and especially gallstones are conditions that most of us might have and not even know about this. The reason for this is because almost all people suffering from gallstones have no symptoms to indicate that. On average, symptoms for gallstones may appear somewhere around eight. It is also believed that smaller stones can even cause more pain that the big ones. - General aspects of Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) takes part to a group of cancers which affect the lymphatic system. This diseases are known as non-Hodgkin's lymphomas. The immune system is a part of the lymphatic system. It's role is to protect the body against agents that can determine infection and disease. It is represented by a network of tubular channels called lymph vessels that drain a fluid with a watery aspect known as lymph. Lymph is drained from different areas of the body into the bloodstream. It accumulates in the tiny spaces between tissue cells and contains proteins, fats, and certain white blood ce - General information about the treatment in sinusitis
Sinus infections are generally cured by medicational means as well as by applying warmed up compresses on your face at home. - General symptoms of fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a disease which manifests very much alike with flu. It gives muscular pains and tiredness, and can disturb the sleep. It can also be characterized by tender spots which are felt mostly in the neck, spine, shoulders and hips. The attachments of muscles to bones are also affected by this disease. Joints seem to be left unaffected by it. Besides muscles, pain in tendons and ligaments appear also. - General things about mantle cell lymphoma
Lymphoma is a type of cancer that affects the lymph nodes and is known as cancer of the lymphoid tissue. We know two categories of lymphomas: Hodgkin’s lymphoma and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. - Gleevec therapy method for Leukemia
The therapy of chronic myeloid leukemia with Gleevec (Imatinib mesylate) began to be used in patients in 2001 and seemed to be real success. Since that time, a clinical study revealed the efficiency of Gleevec in other cancer types as well such as in hypereosinophilic syndrome, another blood cancer. - Going natural- the best way?
Nowadays people search more and more for natural remedies for their health problems. This is also the case for people that suffer from acid reflux. As the number of acid reflux patients increases, so does their quest for natural treatment. More and more people have grown tired of taking pills that might damage even more than they do good. - Great Tips in Overcoming Duodenal Ulcer
Increasingly more people suffer from digestive disorder nowadays. Statistics indicate that ulcer is the predominant condition among people with digestive problems. Ulcer develops due to inflammation and corrosion in the lining of the gastrointestinal tract. Ulcers that occur at the level of the duodenum are referred to as duodenal ulcers, while ulcers that occur at the level of the stomach are called stomach or gastric ulcers. Duodenal ulcer is considered to be of a benign form, while gastric ulcer is considered to be very dangerous. People who suffer from stomach or gastric ulcer may develop more severe forms of the disorder such as perforate or bleeding ulcer. Perforate ulcer refers to breaches within the protective walls of the stomach or internal organs. Bleeding ulcer involves either slow or abundant bleeding of the lesions caused by the disorder.
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