 Category: General Health
Category: Health and Fitness >> General Health<< previous page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 next page >> by David Cowley  [ 2008-05-28 ] Pressure or swollen tissue on the nerve that passes from the wrist to the hand constricting the nerve where it passes through the Carpal Tunnel can result in loss of sensation in the thumb and first three fingers. It is thought to be caused by people whose occupation involves using their wrist in a repetitive movement such as, assembly work, using a screwdriver, typewriter or computer. by David Cowley  [ 2008-05-28 ] The Pancreas of patients with Cystic Fibrosis fails to produce enough enzymes that are necessary to break down food. As a result the food eaten retains its fats and most of its nutrients as it passes through the body. by David Cowley  [ 2008-05-28 ] It's unfortunate that many people today just don't have the proper understanding of Downs Syndrome and what exactly this means. Some make wrong assumptions about those with this condition, their abilities, and their intelligence level. by Corwin Brown  [ 2008-05-27 ]
Normally the eardrum is airtight and watertight. To keep pressure inside and outside the eardrum equal, we have natural "drainage" tubes (the Eustachian tubes) that connect the middle ears (the space behind the eardrum) to the back of the nose and throat. Our ears always produce small amounts of fluid; this normally drains down the Eustachian tubes, and is usually in such a small amount that we don't even notice it in the throat by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-27 ]
Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy. An inherited form of vascular dementia that strikes relatively young adults of both sexes and is characterized by multiple strokes, dementia, migraine-like headaches, and psychiatric disturbances by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-27 ]
Chagas disease, caused by the protozoan parasite, Trypanosoma cruzi, is the most important vector-borne disease in Latin America. It is transmitted to humans by triatomine bugs by Corwin Brown  [ 2008-05-27 ] Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin; the medical name for this fungus is Tinea + the area of the skin where it is found. For example, Tinea capitis is ringworm on the head, and Tinea Corporis is ringworm on the body. Tinea Barbae is ringworm that is on the "beard" area of the face. by Corwin Brown  [ 2008-05-27 ] Sciatic pain usually starts in the buttocks and extends down the rear of the thigh and lower leg to the sole of the foot and along the outer side of the lower leg to the top of the foot. Pain may also be present in the lower back. by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-27 ]
Chagas (pronounced SHA-gus) disease is named after the Brazilian physician Carlos Chagas, who discovered it in 1909 by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-27 ] Childhood ependymoma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the brain and spinal cord. The brain controls vital functions such as memory and learning, the senses (hearing, sight, smell, taste, and touch), and emotion. by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-27 ]
Calcium is a mineral found in many foods. Getting enough of this nutrient is important because the human body cannot make it by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-27 ]
Angina attack is an acute chest pain or discomfort felt around the chest area on account of reduced blood flow to heart due to narrowing of the arteries of the heart by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-27 ]
CADASIL (cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy) is the most common form of hereditary stroke disorder, and is thought to be caused by mutations of the Notch 3 gene on chromosome 19 by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-27 ]
When the stone sits in the kidney, it rarely causes problems, but should it fall into the ureter, it acts like a dam. The kidney continues to function and make urine, which backs up behind the stone, stretching the kidney by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-27 ]
Starting Position: - Hold a dumbbell in each hand and allow them to hang down at your sides. Stand with your feet shoulder width apart, toes pointed slightly outward. Distribute your body weight equally between both feet by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-27 ] Drinking herbal tea is on one of the easiest and safest way to keep our body healthy. Most people would rather drink medicine or supplement to make them feel better, but herbal tea is a lot better. by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-27 ]
Carpal tunnel syndrome is like a traffic jam in the wrist, resulting from too much crowding in too little space. Nestled among the bones and tendons of the wrist area is a major median nerve that leads from the arm into the fingers by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-27 ]
Bad breath is also associated with sinus infections because nasal discharge from your sinuses into the back of your throat can cause mouth odor. A child with bad breath may have a foreign object lodged in his or her nose by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-27 ]
Belching or burping is also medically referred as eructation or ructus. Essentially it is a process of releasing gas from the digestive tract through the mouth. A typical odor or sound may also accompany the process of gas release by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-27 ]
Warts are the most common infection of the skin caused by a virus. Plantar warts grow on the plantar, or bottom surface of the foot. They tend to be found in areas of pressure such as the heel and ball of the foot by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-27 ]
Slow breathing can relieve anxiety and prevent you from having a panic attack, if you do it as soon as you notice yourself over breathing or becoming anxious by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-27 ] Warts are the most common infection of the skin caused by a virus. Plantar warts grow on the plantar, or bottom surface of the foot. by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-27 ] Belching or burping is also medically referred as eructation or ructus. Essentially it is a process of releasing gas from the digestive tract through the mouth. by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-27 ] Bad breath is also associated with sinus infections because nasal discharge from your sinuses into the back of your throat can cause mouth odor. by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-27 ] Carpal tunnel syndrome is like a traffic jam in the wrist, resulting from too much crowding in too little space. by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-27 ] Drinking herbal tea is on one of the easiest and safest way to keep our body healthy. by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-27 ] Starting Position: - Hold a dumbbell in each hand and allow them to hang down at your sides. by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-27 ] When the stone sits in the kidney, it rarely causes problems, but should it fall into the ureter, it acts like a dam. by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-27 ] Cerebral autosomal arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL) is characterized by recurrent subcortical ischemic strokes and dementia caused by mutations in the Notch3 gene. by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-27 ] Angina attack is an acute chest pain or discomfort felt around the chest area on account of reduced blood flow to heart due to narrowing of the arteries of the heart. by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-27 ] Childhood ependymoma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the brain and spinal cord. by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-27 ] Chagas disease, caused by the protozoan parasite, Trypanosoma cruzi, is the most important vector-borne disease in Latin America. by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-27 ] Chagas (pronounced SHA-gus) disease is named after the Brazilian physician Carlos Chagas, who discovered it in 1909. by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-27 ] Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy. by David Cowley  [ 2008-05-27 ] The bladder is the repository for most of the body's fluid waste before being passed. These fluids wastes contain many of the known carcinogens that we take in daily through the ingesting of out highly refined and processed foods. by David Cowley  [ 2008-05-27 ] A bladder problem is not something that anyone wants to deal with and it can happen to adults or children. There are all kinds of problems that can result from your bladder not functioning properly. Some of them are a lot more serious than others and it is not something you want to fool around with. by David Cowley  [ 2008-05-27 ] What is a bladder control problem? It is someone who has trouble stopping or starting the flow of urine from the bladder. Incontinence is another type of bladder control problem and is described as an uncontrollable leaking of urine from the bladder.
by David Cowley  [ 2008-05-27 ] There are a lot of people out there, men and women, who have what is commonly called adult bladder control problem. The best thing that you can do is to go to the doctor and talk to them about it. If this is being caused by a bladder infection then your physician will prescribe an antibiotic to clear up the problem. by David Cowley  [ 2008-05-27 ] One of the best things that you can do when you have a female bladder problem is to learn all that you can about it and how to help yourself deal with it or get rid of it. You need to do some research to find out what you need to know. by David Cowley  [ 2008-05-27 ] The first step you will need to take when you have some type of bladder problem is to seek the advice of your physician. If your problem stems from a bladder infection then he will prescribe an antibiotic. Bladder infections will rarely go away on its own and can lead to more serious problems with the urethra, bladder, and the kidneys. by David Cowley  [ 2008-05-27 ] When the bladder becomes full the brain signals the muscles in the bladder to contact causing urine to exit the body through the urethra. Normally this is under voluntary control. However for someone suffering from an overactive bladder the bladder can contract without warning causing frequent, sudden, and strong urges. Leakage is a common result. by David Cowley  [ 2008-05-27 ] Vaginal weight training is recommended for women who have developed bladder incontinence or an overactive bladder. These are quite common problems for women after they have given birth to 1 or more children. The highest risk of developing bladder incontinence is after the first child is born but giving birth to more children will increase the overall risk of developing bladder problems. by adam caitlin  [ 2008-05-27 ] The variety of eye care products help you protect your eyes so that you can take proper care of them. Make the most of these products and take benefit from them. by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-26 ]
Lyme disease is a bacterial illness caused by a bacterium called a "spirochete." In the United States, the actual name of the bacterium is Borrelia burgdorferi. In Europe, another bacterium, Borrelia afzelii, also causes Lyme disease by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-26 ]
The term sciatica describes the symptoms of leg pain and possibly tingling, numbness or weakness that travels from the low back through the buttock and down the large sciatic nerve in the back of the leg by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-26 ] Natural honey has been used by mankind since the past 2,500 years. The numerous health benefits of honey have made it an important aspect of traditional medicines such as Ayurveda. Scientists are also researching the benefits of honey in modern medicine, especially its benefit in healing wounds. by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-26 ]
Ovaries begin to decline in hormone production during the mid-30s and typically continue to decline to around the age of 47; this phase is called perimenopause by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-26 ]
Diagnosis is most commonly made by looking at the burrows or rash. A skin scraping may be taken to look for mites, eggs, or mite fecal matter (scybala) to confirm the diagnosis. Even if a skin scraping or biopsy is taken and returns negative, it is still possible that you may be infested by Corwin Brown  [ 2008-05-26 ] Cephalic disorders are not necessarily caused by a single factor, but may be influenced by hereditary or genetic conditions, nutritional deficiencies, or by environmental exposures during pregnancy, such as medication taken by the mother, maternal infection, or exposure to radiation (such disorders are more common in areas of the former Soviet Union affected by nuclear waste disposal problems by Corwin Brown  [ 2008-05-26 ] Cephalic disorders are congenital conditions that stem from damage to or abnormal development of the budding nervous system. Most cephalic disorders are caused by a disturbance that occurs very early in the development of the fetal nervous system. Damage to the developing nervous system is a major cause of chronic, disabling disorders, and sometimes death in infants, children, and even adults. |