Diseases and health conditions with the description of their symptoms, causes and treatment options. Suggestions for managing them and finding relief.
Are you suffering from an ingrown toenail and seek ways to get rid of it? If you have, then you must know that it is a very painful disease whereby nails grow on one or both sides of the nail bed and ends up cutting bed. The result is the growth of extra tissue on a toe coupled with the discharge of yellow…
Celiac disease is a digestive disorder caused by an abnormal immune reaction to gluten. What happens is as follows: as soon as a patient with celiac disease consumes gluten, his/her immune system reacts by damaging the small intestine and causes various symptoms, including diarrhea, bloating, fatigue, and abdominal pain. Because the intestine becomes inflamed, it may also lose its ability to absorb nutrients…
A lot of us joke about nearly having a heart attack when something happened...“my boss almost fired me”, “he kissed me for the first time”, “I checked my credit card balance” and so on. However, a real heart attack (or myocardial infarction) is absolutely nothing to make fun of: it kills thousands of people every day. So, what is a heart attack and…
What causes sciatic nerve pain? The two sciatic nerves are the longest nerves found in the body. These nerves run through the spine and down each leg supplying signals to our thighs, lower legs, and feet. The roots of these nerves lay within the lower, lumbar region of the back and due to pinching of these roots, the nerve may become inflamed causing…
Selenium is a naturally occurring essential trace element found in soil, rocks, plants, and water. Its main roles within the body are to promote immune system function and thyroid hormone metabolism [1]. Selenium Deficiency While selenium deficiency is generally unheard of in healthy individuals, studies are showing intake is decreasing in many parts of the world. The problem with selenium is the content in…
Be it a hot cup of coffee or chocolate ice cream, if either or both make your teeth recoil in pain, then you are among the unlucky ones who have sensitive teeth. Research shows that teeth sensitivity is a widespread problem which generally occurs due to the damage of the enamel which acts a protective sheath for your teeth. This damage takes place…
Tooth sensitivity can be a big problem for sufferers since it can result in great pain and discomfort. Sometimes, the measures you take are not enough to safeguard you from the pain you are about to experience. Well, all the wincing and grumbling will be out of the way once you address these seven problems that may be the cause of your suffering today.…
So many people cope with the often painful and uncomfortable feeling of a stiff neck. It might be caused by sitting at a desk all day long, from stress or tension, by sleeping in the wrong position, or simply as a result of cold weather. Some people experience more pain than others, but anyone who endures a stiff neck knows how uncomfortable and…
Achy joints can be painful. They can make life unbearable and hard. However, it is quite easy for those who suffer from back and joint pains to adopt and adhere to some essential steps on a daily basis in the efforts of reducing these pains. It is rather simple for you to have relief from the unbearable pains the joints can cause you.…
Research has found that more than 75% of Americans have gum diseases. One of them is Gingivitis - a disease caused by bacteria that lead to inflammation of the gums. If gingivitis is left unattended, it can lead to periodontitis which is more severe. This can make the inner layer of the gum to pull away from the teeth. This article presents some…