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[ 2008-05-09 ]
Dandruff Definition : A mild skin condition that produces white flakes that may be shed and fall from the hair.
The presence, in varying amounts, of white or gray scales in the hair of the scalp, due to excessive or normal branny exfoliation of the epidermis.
by peter hutch
[ 2008-05-09 ]
Cough Definition : The act of expelling air from the lungs suddenly and noisily, often to keep the respiratory passages free of irritating material. A rapid expulsion of air from the lungs typically in order to clear the lung airways of fluids, mucus, or material. Also called tussis. by Richard Bean
[ 2008-05-09 ]
Colitis is a sharp or constant irritation of the casing lining the colon - our large intestine or bowel. They cause swelling and painful, called ulcers, in the top coating of the inside layer of the large intestine. by Richard Bean
[ 2008-05-09 ]
Ulcerative colitis can be a maddening illness to deal with. We may be concerned in an UC support cluster. From time to time it is obliging now to be familiar with so as to we are not on our own as well as there are further individuals who are bothered by Richard Bean
[ 2008-05-09 ]
Crohn's disease was exposed in 1932 and is a circumstance that affects in cooperation adults and children. Crohn's disease is a rabble-rousing growth in the digestive area and possibly will take place anywhere (mouth to anus), even though it is over and over again inadequate to the huge and small intestines. by -- --
[ 2008-05-09 ]
You’ll keep your heart healthy if you listen to your mom when she says, 'Eat your veggies!' by -- --
[ 2008-05-09 ]
Understanding what composes a heart-healthy lifestyle can extend longevity as well as improve general health and wellness. by Heather DeLuca
[ 2008-05-08 ]
Whether you’re suffering from an irritable mood, a case of the blues, or even full-blown depression, you may benefit from incorporating certain foods into your diet while avoiding others.
by peter hutch
[ 2008-05-08 ]
Bejel is an infectious disease that is rare in the United States but common in certain parts of the world. The infection is very similar to syphilis but is not sexually transmitted. Most frequently, transmission is by means of non-sexual skin contact or by common use of eating and drinking utensils. The organism that causes bejel belongs to the same family as the bacterium that causes syphilis, pinta and yaws and is known as treponema. Treponemas are spiral-shaped bacteria (spirochetes). Also known as endemic syphilis, bejel is characterized by lesions of the skin and bones that begin in the mouth and progress in gradual stages. The late stages are the most severe. by peter hutch
[ 2008-05-08 ]
Yeast is minute organisms (known as candida fungus) that live in small numbers on human body. Yeast infection occurs when the number of these organisms increases beyond a certain level. Typically, the acidity in the vagina keeps the level of yeast low. But with the drop in the acidity level (due to various conditions like menstruation period, pregnancy, diabetes or birth control pills), the number of yeast grows and causes the infection. by peter hutch
[ 2008-05-08 ]
Essential tremor generally presents as a rhythmic tremor (4–12 Hz) that is present only when the affected muscle is exerting effort (in other words, it is not present at rest). Any sort of physical or mental stress will tend to make the tremor worse, often creating the false impression that the tremor is of psychosomatic origin. It is typical for the tremor to worsen in "performance" situations, such as when making out a check at a checkout stand. ET-related tremors do not occur during sleep, but patients sometimes complain of an especially coarse tremor upon awakening that becomes noticeably less coarse within the first few minutes of wakefulness. by peter hutch
[ 2008-05-08 ]
The pinworm, also known medically as Enterobius Vermicularis, is a 2-13 mm white nematode that lives as an adult in the colon,caecum (a portion of the large intestine) and/or the appendix of humans. by peter hutch
[ 2008-05-08 ]
Hypothyroidism refers to any state in which thyroid hormone production is below normal. There are many disorders that result in hypothyroidism. These disorders may directly or indirectly involve the thyroid gland. Because thyroid hormone affects growth, development, and many cellular processes, inadequate thyroid hormone has widespread consequences for the body. by peter hutch
[ 2008-05-08 ]
Cat scratch disease (CSD) is a bacterial disease caused by Bartonella henselae. Most people with CSD have been bitten or scratched by a cat and developed a mild infection at the point of injury. Lymph nodes, especially those around the head, neck, and upper limbs, become swollen. Additionally, a person with CSD may experience fever, headache, fatigue, and a poor appetite. Rare complications of B. henselae infection are bacillary angiomatosis and Parinaud's oculolandular syndrome. by peter hutch
[ 2008-05-08 ]
The anti stuttering device "StutterStop" is aimed towards the speech-correction of children and adults with speech disorder known as stammer or stutter, as well as for development of effecting eloquent speech. Stuttering is one of the most widespread speech defects. Usually it starts in early childhood and if not treated, it can last for many years. Stutter appears as a result of infringement of rhythm and smoothness of speech on account of various sorts of interruption, pro-longing or recurrences of separate sounds and syllables. by peter hutch
[ 2008-05-08 ]
Lethargy is a fairly imprecise description of the feeling or slowness, sluggishness, tiredness, or lack of energy. Lethargy in common usage may mean many things, including fatigue, drowsiness (sleepiness), lethargy, tiredness, malaise, listlessness, or weakness (including muscular weakness). The causes of these other similar symptoms also need to be investigated in researching a symptom of lethargy. Nevertheless, any type of lethargy symptom can indicate a serious medical condition and needs prompt medical investigation. by peter hutch
[ 2008-05-08 ]
Pinworms are small worms that infect the intestines. They are common in children and easy to treat. by peter hutch
[ 2008-05-08 ]
Scurvy is perhaps the oldest known deficiency disease. However, its specific relationship to ascorbic acid was not recognized until the 20th century. It generally occurs between six and 18 months of age, but can start much earlier in pre-mature babies or those borne of mothers who lacked nutritious food during their later stages of pregnancies. by Dr.jenny Hobson
[ 2008-05-08 ]
To get rid of harmful toxins and pollution within your body, colon cleansers are used. The entire treatment process is called as colon cleansing. by peter hutch
[ 2008-05-08 ]
Stuttering is a communication problem in which spoken words or sounds are involuntarily repeated, drawn out, not completed, or skipped. Stuttering is not unusual in young children between ages 2 and 7 years. Stuttering that begins during a child's intensive language-learning years and resolves on its own sometime before puberty is called normal disfluency. It is considered a normal phase of language development. Developmental stuttering is a speech problem that persists, gets worse over time, and causes embarrassment or discomfort. by peter hutch
[ 2008-05-08 ]
Tremor is an unintentional, somewhat rhythmic, muscle movement involving to-and-fro movements (oscillations) of one or more parts of the body. It is the most common of all involuntary movements and can affect the hands, arms, head, face, vocal cords, trunk, and legs. Most tremors occur in the hands. In some people, tremor is a symptom of another neurological disorder. The most common form of tremor, however, occurs in otherwise healthy people. Although tremor is not life-threatening, it can be embarrassing to some people and make it harder to perform daily tasks. by peter hutch
[ 2008-05-08 ]
Thalassemia is the name of a group of genetic blood disorders. To understand how thalassemia affects the human body, you must first understand a little about how blood is made. Hemoglobin is the oxygen-carrying component of the red blood cells. It consists of two different proteins, an alpha and a beta. If the body doesn't produce enough of either of these two proteins, the red blood cells do not form properly and cannot carry sufficient oxygen. The result is anemia that begins in early childhood and lasts throughout life. by Neelima Reddy
[ 2008-05-08 ]
Aromatherapy essential oil provides many benefits for your body. There are various methods of using aromatherapy essential oils for different conditions. Aromatherapy essential oil also provides therapeutic effects, but you have to take some precautions while using this oil. by Ane Tide
[ 2008-05-08 ]
Like with any other good thing, there are people who do not like the Lifestyle Lift or just try to find problems and negative thing about it. The question that arises then is how many of the so called Lifestyle Lift problems are real and how many are invented. Most of the problems people invoke already have solutions or at least have answers even if they are not what everybody wants to hear. The enumerated problems on different forums are the Lifestyle Lift cost, the scheduling, the after care and even the procedure itself. There are also problems because the locations where the procedure is available.
by Corwin Brown
[ 2008-05-08 ]
The gallbladder is a 3 to 4 inch-long pear-shaped organ located on the right side of the body, directly under the liver. One of the functions of the liver is to remove poisonous substance from blood so that they can be excreted from the body. by Corwin Brown
[ 2008-05-08 ]
Flatulence is a common problem that affects everyone at some time or other. It occurs when you need to drive out the excess air that builds up in your body. The gut from oesophagus to rectum contains a lot of gases, but mainly of nitrogen and oxygen, which is produced during eating and talking. Carbon dioxide is produced when the acid present in the stomach comes into contact with bile and juices from the pancreas. by -- --
[ 2008-05-08 ]
The benefits of statin drugs are questionable -- take the time to explore nutritional alternatives for heart health. by peter hutch
[ 2008-05-07 ]
An aneurysm (or aneurism) is a localized, blood-filled dilation (balloon-like bulge) of a blood vessel caused by disease or weakening of the vessel wall. Aneurysms most commonly occur in arteries at the base of the brain (the circle of Willis) and in the aorta (the main artery coming out of the heart), a so-called aortic aneurysm. The bulge in a blood vessel can burst and lead to death at any time. The larger an aneurysm becomes, the more likely it is to burst. by peter hutch
[ 2008-05-07 ]
Brucellosis, also called undulant fever, or Malta fever, in humans is a highly contagious zoonosis (infectious disease transmitted from animals to humans) caused by bacteria of the genus Brucella. Brucella spp. are small, gram-negative, non-motile, non-spore-forming rods. Brucella spp. are facultative intracellular parasites causing chronic disease, which usually persists for life. Brucellosis is a bacterial disease of both humans and animals recognized since the 19th century.
by peter hutch
[ 2008-05-07 ]
Chapped lips give new meaning to the expression "crack a smile." When your lips are sore, red, and peeling, even a little grin can crack them wide open. No wonder you feel—and look—like Oscar the Grouch. So put those lips back in the pink with these tips. They'll help bring a smile to your face. by peter hutch
[ 2008-05-07 ]
Boils may appear on the face, back, buttocks, armpits or in the groin area; anywhere where there are hair follicles and sweat or irritation such as friction can occur. The most direct cause of boils in the intrusion of bacteria into and under the skin, but other factors may increase susceptibility. For example, people who have compromised immunity may be more vulnerable. In addition, diabetes, poor health and clothes that chafe the skin may increase the likelihood prednisone. of a boil forming (Mayo Clinic). by peter hutch
[ 2008-05-07 ]
Hysteria is a diagnostic label applied to a state of mind, one of unmanageable fear or emotional excesses. The fear is often centered on a body part; most often on an imagined problem with that body part (disease is a common complaint). was a popular diagnosis in the Victorian era for a wide array of symptoms including faintness, nervousness, insomnia, fluid retention, heaviness in abdomen, muscle spasm, shortness of breath, irritability, loss of appetite for food, and a "tendency to cause trouble Hysteria, as a descriptive category, has been applied in a variety of ways, across historical periods and cultural contexts. by peter hutch
[ 2008-05-07 ]
Mastitis is the inflammation of the mammalian mammary gland (breast in primates, udder in other mammals). It is called puerperal mastitis when it occurs in lactating mothers and non-puerperal otherwise. Mastitis can occur in men, albeit rarely. Inflammatory breast cancer has symptoms very similar to mastitis and must be ruled out. by peter hutch
[ 2008-05-07 ]
Scurvy is a disease caused by deficiency and lack of vitamin C and absorbic acids within the system and is particularly prelevant in children still and was so in Victorian sailors. As the sailors went long periods existing without vitamin C in their diet with the inevitable consequence eventually staples such as lemons and limes for the sailors to suck and thus consume their natural goodness were added to the diets of all ships of the time. by Corwin Brown
[ 2008-05-07 ]
Snoring is a dysfunction that is caused in the mechanism of the human body. The muscles in your soft palate, throat and tongue relax when you are in deep sleep, closing the airway partially. If the muscles in the throat relax enough, the air coming in and out of the lungs through this airway gets obstructed by peter hutch
[ 2008-05-06 ]
Causes of Postpartum Depression
The exact causes of postpartum depression are unknown,but rapid hormonal changes that accompany pregnancy and delivery may trigger depression. Levels of the hormones estrogen, progesterone, and cortisol fall dramatically within 48 hours after delivery. Women who go on to develop postpartum depression may be more sensitive to these hormonal changes. Postpartum depression (PPD) is a condition that describes a range of physical and emotional changes that many mothers can have after having a baby.
by peter hutch
[ 2008-05-06 ]
Corns are generally small and are formed on the toes, while calluses are bigger and generally develop on the soles of the feet and sometimes on the palms. These may or may not be painful at first, but there is always a danger that they may become painful at a later stage. Instead of using those over-the-counter corn-plasters which might result in blisters and ulcers and harm your skin, why not consider some of these simple and effective home remedies. by peter hutch
[ 2008-05-06 ]
The hepatitis C virus is usually detectable in the blood within one to three weeks after infection, and antibodies to the virus are generally detectable within 3 to 12 weeks by peter hutch
[ 2008-05-06 ]
Goitre is the swelling of thyroid gland and appears on the back a person's neck. Medical Research suggests that women are more prone to Goitre than men. The common cause of Goitre is deficiency of iodine in the diet. Iodine in its organic form is required by the thyroid gland in its secretion. by peter hutch
[ 2008-05-06 ]
Mumps is a disease caused by a virus that usually spreads through saliva and can infect many parts of the body, especially the parotid salivary glands. These glands, which produce saliva for the mouth, are found toward the back of each cheek, in the area between the ear and jaw. In cases of mumps, these glands typically swell and become painful.
by peter hutch
[ 2008-05-06 ]
Pneumonia is an inflammatory illness of the lung. Frequently, it is described as lung parenchyma/alveolar inflammation and abnormal alveolar filling with fluid. (The alveoli are microscopic air-filled sacs in the lungs responsible for absorbing oxygen from the atmosphere.) Pneumonia can result from a variety of causes, including infection with bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites, and chemical or physical injury to the lungs. Its cause may also be officially described as idiopathic—that is, unknown—when infectious causes have been excluded.
by peter hutch
[ 2008-05-06 ]
Sarcoidosis (SAR”koi-do'sis) involves inflammation that produces tiny lumps of cells in various organs in your body. The lumps are called granulomas (gran"u-lo'mahs) because they look like grains of sugar or sand. They are very small and can be seen only with a microscope. Sarcoidosis (pronounced SAR-COY-DOE-SIS) is a devastating, potentially fatal inflammatory disease that can appear in almost any organ in the body. Although the lungs are affected in more than 90% of patients, the disease often attacks the heart, eyes, central nervous system, liver and kidneys. Once thought rare, sarcoidosis is now known to be common and affects people worldwide. The cause remains unknown and THERE IS NO CURE. by peter hutch
[ 2008-05-06 ]
Staphylococcus is group of bacteria, familiarly known as Staph (pronounced "staff"), that can cause a multitude of diseases as a result of infection of various tissues of the body. Staph bacteria can cause illness not only directly by infection (such as in the skin), but also indirectly by producing toxins responsible for food poisoning and toxic shock syndrome. Staph-related illness can range from mild and requiring no treatment to severe and potentially fatal. by peter hutch
[ 2008-05-06 ]
Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctivae, which are the mucous membranes covering the white of the eyes and the inner side of the eyelids. It usually affects both eyes at the same time although it may start in one eye and spread to the other after a day or two. It may be asymmetrical, affecting one eye more than the other. There are many causes and the treatment will depend upon the cause. by peter hutch
[ 2008-05-06 ]
Sarcoidosis, also called sarcoid (from the Greek 'sark' and 'oid' meaning "flesh-like") or Besnier-Boeck disease, is an immune system disorder characterised by non-caseating granulomas (small inflammatory nodules) that most commonly arises in young adults. The cause of the disease is still unknown. Virtually any organ can be affected; however, granulomas most often appear in the lungs or the lymph nodes. Symptoms can occasionally appear suddenly but usually appear gradually. The clinical course varies and ranges from asymptomatic disease to a debilitating chronic condition that may lead to death. by peter hutch
[ 2008-05-06 ]
Yellow fever is a viral disease that has caused large epidemics in Africa and the Americas. It can be recognized from historic texts stretching back 400 years. Infection causes a wide spectrum of disease, from mild symptoms to severe illness and death. The "yellow" in the name is explained by the jaundice that affects some patients. Although an effective vaccine has been available for 60 years, the number of people infected over the last two decades has increased and yellow fever is now a serious public health issue again. by peter hutch
[ 2008-05-06 ]
Yellow fever can be recognized from historic texts stretching back 400 years. Infection causes a wide spectrum of disease, from mild symptoms to severe illness and death. The "yellow" in the name is explained by the jaundice that affects some patients, causing yellow eyes and yellow skin. by Anu Sukhija
[ 2008-05-06 ]
Aloe Vera is a semi-tropical plant which looks more like a cactus and a member of lily family which usually grows in the African continent. It is a genus of plants belonging to the Asphodelaceae family, and is related to onions and asparagus. by Corwin Brown
[ 2008-05-06 ]
Vomiting or vemesis is a biological defense mechanism. It is a reflex activity, which refers to the forceful oral expulsion of stomach contents. The actual function of vomiting is to remove toxic or harmful substances from the body after ingestion. by Robert Baird Baird
[ 2008-05-06 ]
Mirror, mirror on the wall, What risks heart disease most of all-high blood pressure or high cholesterol, lack of exercise or too much stress, Type A behavior or a fatty diet, family history or cigarettes? If scientists had the answer, heart disease might not still be our number one killer. In fact, heart disease comes at us from many directions |
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