- Real pains of fibromyalgia By : Groshan Fabiola
The diagnosis of fibromylagia, a debilitating pain syndrome that affects 2 to 4 percent of the population, has been controversial.The syndrome has been classified by some as a form of arthritis and by others a psychosomatic issue - Prostate cancer vaccine allows patients to live longer By : Groshan Fabiola
Yesterday, the first conclusions of a study on prostate cancer patients were made public. It seems that for the first time in history a cancer vaccine is delaying the progression of the disease and patients can live longer
ADH, also called vasopressin is the hormone that controls the amount of water conserved - Non Hodgkin' s disease- a lymphoma type By : Groshan Fabiola
Lymphoma is the type of cancer that affects your lymphatic system. There are two main lymphoma types: Hodgkin' s lymphoma and non Hodgkin' s lymphoma. The second type of lymphoma was a fairly rare disease a few decades back - New information on pneumonia treatment and prevention By : Groshan Fabiola
If pneumonia gets complicated with empyema, abscess, then one might need surgical procedures such as: thoracotomy, thoracentesis. Chest tubes are needed to drain the infected fluid, they remain in place for 1-3 days and may perforate the diaphragm and accidentally injure the lung - Medication for preventing a gout attack By : Groshan Fabiola
A gout is a type of arthritis, which is the inflammation of your joints. In got cases, the attacks cause severe pain, sewlling and redness. These gout attack symptoms happen very sudden, without any further warning. To heal a gout case is impossible, because their exists no cure. However, there are things that can be done to control and treat your gout case - Lifestyle changes in acid reflux cases By : Groshan Fabiola
Two major methods are known when it comes to acid reflux treatment. Lifestyle changes and medication are then main treatments for acid reflux patients - Intense home care in Acute Bronchitis By : Groshan Fabiola
In acute bronchitis the most important is to stay calm and relax. Camomille tea and chicken soup are said to be the best remedies - Information about functional ovarian cysts By : Groshan Fabiola
In most of the cases the functional ovarian cysts prove to be harmless, do not cause pain or other symptoms, and disappear after some time even without a special treatment
To perform the fasting glucose test, the doctor will take blood from a vein in the patient’s arm, but it is important that the patient has not eaten in the last 8 hours - Concerns about bird flu outbreaks By : Groshan Fabiola
A quick spreading virus was reported in Asia and Europe. The avian influenza A (H5N1) is a contagious virus that easily spreads among birds and may lead to death in most of the cases - Using soy can be of a good help in lowering a high cholesterol level By : Groshan Fabiola
Until a few years the foods based on soy protein have been considered the foods for hippies and vegans but lately scientists have declared that the soy protein could be useful in lowering the level of cholesterol in blood - Trying to develop a new test for tuberculosis By : Groshan Fabiola
It is well known that tuberculosis is a problem caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis, which is a bacterium that affects in the first phase, the lungs. This medical problem might be active or inactive. For both situations the skin test might help for revealing - Treatment alternatives for ringworm By : Groshan Fabiola
A very contagious infection is ringworm. Clinically known as tinea, this skin infection causes red patches all over the body. It is a fungal infection caused by the microorganisms called dermatophytes - The ugly side of gall bladder removal By : Groshan Fabiola
Nowadays, worldwide there are many types of surgeries performed to treat a lot of different conditions. Gall bladder is one of them. This would not normally be a problem, but if taking into consideration the fact that maybe a third of these procedures are totally uncalled for, then you see may dilemma - The three stages at the end of pregnancy By : Groshan Fabiola
Before giving birth to a child, a woman must go through different stages during labor and childbirth. These stages are three and consist of: the first stage begins with the onset of the contraction and gradual effacement and dilatation of the cervix - The risk that H pylori bacteria poses to people By : Groshan Fabiola
Doctors will most certainly prescribe a wide variety of drugs in order to best fight the ulcers caused by H. pylori. It is very important for the patient to properly follow the treatment given by the doctor, if chances of curing are ever to exist - The five hepatitis types By : Groshan Fabiola
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis is usually caused by viruses, but bacteria can also be a cause of hepatitis. Current studies conducted by scientists have shown that there are no more than five viruses that can cause hepatitis - The autistic brain By : Groshan Fabiola
It is believed that many researchers found the pathology of autism. The creativity and savant abilities make autistic people extraordinary so in this case the doctors are working on a treatment which can be able to lessen autistic symptoms of hypersensitivity without compromising them - Strep throat: causes and treatment options By : Groshan Fabiola
The most common causes of the sore throat are the bacteria. The streptococcus is mostly responsible for producing infections in the throat and this is why the sore throat produced by this kind of bacterium is known as strep throat - Some things about eczema and the symptoms it brings By : Groshan Fabiola
Eczema is a chronic, inflammatory skin disorder which cannot be cured. However, with proper treatment and lifestyle changes, eczema can be controlled. There are a lot of types of eczema: allergic contact dermatitis, nummular dermatitis, dyshidrotic eczema, atopic dermatitis, statis dermatitis, neurodermatitis and other - Some facts about diabetes insipidus By : Groshan Fabiola
When the kidneys are unable to conserve water as they perform their function of filtering blood, there can appear an uncommon condition called diabetes insipidus.
ADH, also called vasopressin is the hormone that controls the amount of water conserved - Rosacea signs and symptoms By : Groshan Fabiola
As a progressive health problem, rosacea develops in three stages. Each stage has its specific symptoms. In the first stage rosacea begins as a tendency to flush or blush easily. Most of the patients realized that in the initial phase they flushed and blushed more easily than until that period - Risks of developing schizophrenia By : Groshan Fabiola
Studies and tests done have shown quite a disturbing fact about schizophrenia: it is the most common psychotic condition that affects man. A little more over 1% of the world’s population develop at one time or another this terrible disorder. Numbers have shown that only in the USA more than 2.7 million people have it - New discoveries in leukemia treatments By : Groshan Fabiola
Scientists and doctors, with the help of modern technology and state of the art technical equipment, have succeeded in finding somewhat of a cure for leukemia - Multiple sclerosis By : Groshan Fabiola
Multiple sclerosis is a rather unknown disease, because it does not affect many people. However, multiple sclerosis is a very hard medical condition. The reason is because when you suffer from multiple sclerosis, the patches of myelin or the fibres of your nerves are damaged. Multiple sclerosis affects the nerves of your eyes, spinal cord or brain - Menopause symptoms may be eased through natural ways By : Groshan Fabiola
Behavioral interventions: wearing cotton cloths may improve the way you feel, relax, practice abdominal breathing and don’t have any hot showers or baths before bedtime. You are suggested to avoid coffee, alcohol, spicy foods, and stress and use ice packs - How to diagnose appendicitis By : Groshan Fabiola
Any diagnosis begins with medical history and physical examination, but there are more diagnostic procedures as following: blood tests, urine tests, abdominal ultrasound which are used to view internal organs and their functions, computed tomography scan of the abdomen with or without contrast substance shows detailed images of any part of the body: bone, muscle, fats and organs
To perform the fasting glucose test, the doctor will take blood from a vein in the patient’s arm, but it is important - Eating disorders as enemies for life By : Groshan Fabiola
In Western Countries the food has become a big problem. In the US are produced more than 3,800 calories every day to each woman, child, for more than any single person needs to sustain life - Thyroid disease secondary, to other health problems By : Groshan Fabiola
We know that thyroid disease is a problem that can arise in special situations or can be a problem secondary to other diseases - Tests to detect colon cancer By : Groshan Fabiola
Colon cancer is thought to be the second most common type of cancer, after lung cancer. The presence of polyps in the colon lead to colon cancer. There are several ways to detect colon cancer, all tests done at your doctor' s office - Sinus infection in children By : Groshan Fabiola
There are times when your child develops a cold, but the symptoms do not stop for a long period of time. He/ she has a cough or a runny nose that just do not go away. This is probably a sinus infection sign. Sinusitis, which is an infection of the sinus is very common in children
|
