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About Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
2008-05-02 12:45:00 Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is a degenerative brain disorder that eventually leads to dementia. Symptoms of CJD sometimes resemble those of other brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Huntington’s disease, but Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease usually progresses much more rapidly than do other diseases associated with dementia. Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease captured public attention in the 1990s when a form of ... More About: Disease
About West Nile Virus
2008-05-01 19:45:00 West Nile virus is transmitted by mosquitoes. If you become infected with West Nile virus, you may not experience any signs or symptoms or you may only experience minor ones such as a skin rash and headache. However, some people who become infected with West Nile virus develop a life-threatening illness that includes inflammation of ... More About: Virus , West
About Acne
2008-05-01 19:32:00 Zits. Pimples. Blemishes. No matter what you call them, acne can be distressing and annoyingly persistent. Acne lesions heal slowly, and when one begins to resolve, others seem to crop up. This ongoing battle and long-lasting cycle is both wearisome and frustrating. Hormones likely play a role in the development of acne, making the condition most ...
About Rosacea
2008-05-01 19:18:00 Rosacea is an inflammatory skin disease that causes facial redness. You may mistake some of its characteristics ? small, red, pus-filled bumps or pustules ? for acne. In fact, rosacea has been called adult acne or acne rosacea, but the disease has little to do with the pimples and blackheads that commonly afflict teenagers. It’s ... More About: Rosacea
Female sexual dysfunction
2008-05-01 18:59:00 Has your sex life lost some of its spark because your body feels unresponsive or you’re just not interested? You might take comfort in knowing that as many as four in 10 women have the same problem at some point in their lives. If you have persistent or recurrent problems with sexual response ? and if ... More About: Female , Sexual , Sexual Dysfunction
About Poison ivy rash
2008-05-01 18:35:00 Poison ivy is a common cause of a skin irritation called contact dermatitis that may result in a red, itchy rash consisting of small bumps, blisters or swelling. Most people have some level of sensitivity to poison ivy and similar toxic plants, such as poison oak and poison sumac. The irritating substance is the same for ... More About: Poison
About Delirium
2008-05-01 18:22:00 The word “delirium” hints at the state of feverish ecstasy that fuels artistic creation and spiritual awakening. But delirium is actually a clearly defined medical condition ? and it’s frightening, not exciting. Delirium is a decline in attention, awareness and mental clarity often triggered by serious illness. The signs of delirium may include restlessness, agitation and ...
About Uterine polyps
2008-04-29 01:25:00 Uterine polyps are growths attached to inner wall of the uterus and protruding into the uterine cavity. Overgrowth of cells in the lining of the uterus (endometrium) leads to the formation of uterine polyps. The sizes of uterine polyps range from a few millimeters ? no larger than a sesame seed ? to several centimeters ...
About Peanut allergy
2008-04-29 01:14:00 Peanut allergy is common and often appears in the first years of life. While many children outgrow allergies to other foods such as milk or eggs, most kids don’t outgrow peanut allergy as they get older. An allergic reaction to peanuts can range from a minor irritation to a life-threatening reaction called anaphylaxis. Even people who ... More About: Peanut
About Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
2008-04-23 16:52:00 Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a group of inherited disorders that affect your connective tissues ? primarily your skin, joints and blood vessel walls. With EDS, genetic mutations disrupt the production of collagen, a chief component of connective tissue. Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is uncommon and occurs in six major types. All types affect your joints, and most also ... More About: Syndrome , Disease
About Ehrlichiosis
2008-04-21 21:26:00 Ehrlichiosis is a bacterial illness transmitted by ticks. Ehrlichiosis causes flu-like symptoms. Another tick-borne infection ? anaplasmosis ? is closely related to ehrlichiosis. But the two have distinct differences and are caused by different microorganisms. The signs and symptoms of ehrlichiosis range from mild body aches to severe fever and usually appear within a week or ...
About Tularemia
2008-04-21 21:14:00 Tularemia is a rare infectious disease that can attack the skin, eyes and lungs. Fewer than 200 cases of tularemia are reported annually in the United States ? mainly in western and south-central states. Tularemia, often called rabbit fever or deerfly fever, is caused by the bacterium Francisella tularensis. The disease mainly affects mammals, especially rodents, ...
Trigeminal neuralgia
2008-04-20 15:12:00 Imagine having a jab of lightning-like pain shoot through your face when you brush your teeth or put on makeup. Sound excruciating? If you have trigeminal neuralgia, attacks of such pain may occur frequently. You may initially experience short, mild attacks, but trigeminal neuralgia can progress, causing longer, more frequent bouts of searing pain. These attacks ...
Autonomic neuropathy
2008-04-19 04:51:00 Autonomic neuropathy is a type of peripheral neuropathy that affects involuntary body functions, including heart rate, blood pressure, perspiration, digestion and other processes. Instead of a specific disease, autonomic neuropathy refers to damage to the autonomic nerves that results in a variety of signs and symptoms. This damage disrupts signals between the brain and portions ... More About: Disease
Pancreatic cancer
2008-04-15 02:56:00 Pancreatic cancer begins in the tissues of your pancreas ? a large organ that lies horizontally behind the lower part of your stomach. Your pancreas secretes enzymes that aid digestion and hormones that help regulate the metabolism of sugars. Pancreatic cancer often has a poor prognosis, even when diagnosed early. Pancreatic cancer typically spreads rapidly and ... More About: Cancer , Pancreatic Cancer
Shigella infection
2008-04-15 02:31:00 Shigella infection (shigellosis) is an intestinal disease caused by a family of bacteria called shigella. The main sign of shigella infection is diarrhea, which often is bloody. Shigella can be acquired through direct contact with the bacteria in the stool, such as in a child care setting when staff members don’t wash their hands adequately after ... More About: Infection
Heart murmurs
2008-04-14 17:16:00 A normal heartbeat makes two sounds like “lubb-dupp” (sometimes described as “lub-DUB”), which are the sounds of your heart valves closing. Heart murmurs are abnormal sounds during your heartbeat cycle ? such as whooshing or swishing ? made by turbulent blood in or near your heart. Heart murmurs can be present at birth (congenital) or develop ...
About Bladder cancer
2008-04-14 06:31:00 Bladder cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in your bladder ? a balloon-shaped organ in your pelvic area that stores urine. Bladder cancer begins most often in the cells that line the inside of the bladder. Bladder cancer typically affects older adults, though it can occur at any age. The great majority of bladder ... More About: Cancer , Bladder Cancer , Bladder
About Flatfeet
2008-04-12 04:52:00 Flatfeet It’s a common and generally painless condition. Sometimes, flatfeet occur because your arches don’t develop during childhood. In other cases, flatfeet may occur as you age or after you’ve had a pregnancy. While flatfeet usually won’t cause any problems, if the condition causes your ankles to turn inward, you may have problems in your feet, ...
About Typhoid fever
2008-04-11 12:32:00 Typhoid fever is caused by Salmonella typhi bacteria. Typhoid fever is rare in industrialized countries. However, it remains a serious health threat in the developing world. Typhoid fever spreads through contaminated food and water or through close contact with someone who’s infected. Signs and symptoms usually include high fever, headache, abdominal pain, and either constipation ... More About: Disease , Fever
About Uterine prolapse
2008-04-11 12:04:00 Uterine prolapse means your uterus has descended from its position in the pelvis farther down into your vagina. Normally, your uterus is held in place by the muscles and ligaments that make up your pelvic floor. Uterine prolapse occurs when pelvic floor muscles and ligaments stretch and weaken, providing inadequate support for the uterus. The ...
About Measles - rubeola. Measles vaccine
2008-04-10 21:34:00 The thought of measles may bring to mind the red, blotchy rash that often accompanies this disorder. But the rash is just an outward sign of the more worrisome changes happening inside your body. Measles is primarily a respiratory infection caused by a highly contagious virus found all over the world. Also called rubeola, measles can ... More About: Virus , Vaccine , Disease
About sty - hordeolum
2008-04-10 21:23:00 A sty (hordeolum) is a red, painful lump on the edge or inside of your eyelid that may look like a boil or a pimple. Usually a sty is filled with pus. As it swells in size, the sty may make it difficult for you to see clearly because you can’t fully open your eye. More ... More About: Disease
Dumping syndrome
2008-04-08 20:00:00 Dumping syndrome is a group of symptoms most likely to develop most if you’ve had surgery to remove all or part of your stomach, or if your stomach has been surgically bypassed to help lose weight. Also called rapid gastric emptying, dumping syndrome occurs when the undigested contents of your stomach are transported or “dumped” ... More About: Syndrome
About Leukemia - Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment
2008-04-08 19:06:00 Leukemia is cancer of your body’s blood-forming tissues, including your bone marrow and lymphatic system. It usually starts in your white blood cells. Your white blood cells are potent infection fighters ? they normally grow and divide in an orderly way, as your body needs them. But in leukemia, your bone marrow produces a large number ... More About: Treatment , Leukemia , Diagnosis
About Proctitis - causes diagnosis treatment
2008-04-08 18:31:00 Proctitis is an inflammation of the lining of your rectum. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are the most common cause, but other causes include inflammatory bowel diseases and non-sexually transmitted infections. Proctitis may also be a side effect of some medical treatments, including radiation therapy, or antibiotic use. Sexually transmitted proctitis is most common in people who engage ... More About: Treatment , Diagnosis
Viagra and other oral medications that treat erectile dysfunction
2008-04-08 18:09:00 Viagra, Levitra and Cialis are often the first treatment tried for erectile dysfunction ? the inability to achieve or sustain an adequate erection for sexual activity. For most men with erectile problems, they work well and have few side effects. All three medications improve erectile function in the same basic way, but the effects of ... More About: Viagra , Treat , Medications , Erectile Dysfunction , Oral
About De Quervain?s tenosynovitis
2008-04-06 00:20:00 In de Quervain’s tenosynovitis, the sheath of the tendons on the thumb side of your wrist becomes inflamed or swollen, restricting the tendons’ movement. The result with de Quervain’s tenosynovitis is discomfort and pain every time you turn your wrist, grasp anything or make a fist. Treatment for de Quervain’s tenosynovitis may range from immobilizing your ...
About Baker?s cyst
2008-04-06 00:01:00 A Baker ’s cyst is a condition in which you experience a bulge and a feeling of tightness behind your knee. The pain gets worse when you fully extend your knee or when you’re active. A Baker’s cyst, also called a popliteal cyst, is usually the result of a problem with your knee joint, such as arthritis ...
About Pityriasis rosea
More articles from this author:2008-04-05 22:44:00 Pityriasis rosea is a common skin condition in children and young adults. It usually begins as one large spot on your chest, abdomen or back and then spreads. The rash of pityriasis rosea often sweeps out from the middle of your body, and its shape resembles drooping pine-tree branches. Although pityriasis rosea has a distinctive appearance ... 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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