An itch is an irritation of the skin that causes an individual to want to scratch. Itches are a problem that everyone experiences at some point in their lives and is either localized to one particular area of the body or could be all over or in several places on the body. In some cases, … Read more
Everyone has problems sleeping at one point or another in their lives. There are several factors that could cause difficulty sleeping, including the following: Life stress (job change/loss, divorce, moving, etc.) Emotional/physical discomfort Illness Medications Environmental factors (temperature, noise, etc.) Interferences with typical sleep patterns Chronic problems sleeping could be a result of the following: … Read more
There have been a number of different types of medical treatments throughout the world. As technology advances, more get added to the fold. But, there are still some older versions of treatment plans that are still being used around the world. One of the oldest and most respected is known as Ayurvedic treatment. What is … Read more
Multiple Sclerosis is a disorder where your immune system attacks the myelin, or protective sheath, that is covering your nerves. Damage to myelin causes your body and brain to have difficulty with communicating. Multiple Sclerosis is characterized by several different symptoms. Eventually, the nerves begin to deteriorate, which is an irreversible process. So, how can … Read more
Before addressing the issue of the commonality of celiac disease, you must first understand what it is. Celiac disease is when a negative immune reaction occurs after consuming gluten, which is a protein that is found in rye, barley, and wheat. If you have celiac disease, consuming gluten will cause a negative response in your … Read more
Lupus is an autoimmune disease, affecting the blood vessels, skin, heart, joints, nervous system, kidneys, and yes- even the eyes. Your immune system is set up to fight off foreign invaders such as bacteria and viruses. However, individuals who have lupus actually have immune system that functions quite abnormally. The immune system of an individual … Read more
Knee pain is one of the most common complaints heard by physicians. There are many possible causes for knee joint pain. It is of utmost importance that an accurate diagnosis for your knee pain is made. An accurate diagnosis is needed to ensure that proper treatment is ensued. Common causes for knee pain include: Arthritis … Read more
Inflammation of the intestines is most commonly known under the clinical name of Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD). Within the diagnosis of IBD there are two different types of inflammation of the intestines that can occur, ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. While there is a difference between the two conditions, they share many of the same … Read more
Sometimes, mysteries arise in the most banal of things. The human life and the human body are themselves mysteries and, even with the state-of-the-art medical technology available these days, it is still very difficult to find answers to certain medical questions. Esophageal spasms are among them. When thinking of muscle spasms, most of the people … Read more
The cubital tunnel syndrome is very much familiar with something you may know of: the carpal tunnel syndrome. Although different in their essence, these two syndromes do share things in common and it is definitely important that you know how to distinguish between them. It is also important that you inform yourself properly on the … Read more