Cirrhosis of the liver is permanent damage to the liver by scar tissue. Although alcoholic liver disease is one of the major causes of cirrhosis, it is not the only one, accounting for only about half of the cases.Cirrhosis of liver is a disease and problem of the liver in which scar tissues are formed. Cirrhosis of liver may result due to any injury or chronic disease. Liver has many vital and important functions to do such as it helps to make...more
For most of your life, you have probably followed the cycle of visiting the doctor when you have pain. But one thing you need to think about, especially when trying to treat hemorrhoids naturally, is that medicine is limited by the human mind. Chances are there are cures for common ailments in nature that you can use today to start feeling relief. And you can do it without the costly and sometimes ineffective cycle of visiting the doctor.The...more
Syphilis is a common and well known sexually transmitted disease (STD). Sexual intercoarse is the most common of 3 possible ways to contract it. If it is not transmitted sexually, it is possible, but rare, to get an infection through direct contact. Your body will also accept the disease from your birth mother. This is called congenital syphilis. syphilis is a very difficult disease to diagnose. It is very often confused with other sexual diseases. There is a reported 35,000 cases of syphilis each year, 60% being male. Sadly, syphilis can take the life of its victims if it is left untreated. It can also result in damage to the heart, brain, and nerves. To treat the STD, there are two options; daily pills (this is the least effective method) or penicillin. For treatment, a half dose of penicillin is injected into each buttock. Causes of Syphilis The common causes and risk factor's of Syphilis include the following:A bacterium called Treponema pallidum.Transfusion of infected blood.Direct contact with a syphilis sore on the body of an infected person.An infected pregnant woman can also pass the disease to her unborn child.Having with more than one partner. Symptoms of Syphilis The...more
Constipation means different things to different people. For many people, it simply means infrequent stools. Constipation means hard stools, difficulty passing stools or a sense of incomplete emptying after a bowel movement. The cause of each of these "types" of constipation probably is different, and the approach to each should be tailored to the...more
Joint pain is caused by many different conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, bursitis, gout, lupus, injury, tendonitis, many infectious diseases, and overuse. No matter what the cause, joint pain relief is readily sought, as joint issues can impair mobility and lessen the quality of life. Many of those who suffer from joint pain are elderly,...more
If you already have an ulcer, then you will no doubt be under close medical supervision, with a range of medication that you must take. If you even so much as suspect you have an ulcer, it is imperative that you seek medical help right away. Either way, if it is left untreated, or not properly managed, you run the risk of developing serious and even life threatening consequences.The most common types of stomach ulcers are duodenal and peptic, so called according to which part of the digestive system they are located. Symptoms include: pain between the navel and chest, pain in the mid back area, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, bloated feeling after food, blood in vomit or bowel movements. A range of other symptoms include a general loss of appetite, weight loss, headaches with awareness of a racing pulse, problems swallowing food, general irritability. Many of the painful symptoms are calmed by eating, but return within a couple of hours later. This can make life difficult during sleep time as you may be obliged to eat in the middle of the night just to relieve the pain.In order to establish the presence of an ulcer, your doctor will set up a range of tests for you. The obvious ones...more
Recently, there have been a fair amount of press regarding the negative aspects of breast augmentations. Breast implants can have a number of side-effects and negative aspects. Some women are worried about looking natural after their procedure. ...more
Its no surprise that many homemakers are starting to turn their homes into a well-stocked alternative medicine center. But even if you're not an aficionado of the whole natural medicine movement, you should still think about storing some useful...more
Author: Daniel Richard HopkinsParkinson's disease is a progressive disorder of the central nervous system. It is a chronic, slowly progressing and often debilitating disease which ultimately affects the mind and personality Clinically, the disease is...more
The Bioenergiser Classic Detox Foot Spa System is an innovative device that aims to rejuvenate you and improve your feeling of well-being. The state-of-the-art device that has become highly popular these days, works by re-balancing and re-hydrating...more
One of the commonest modern ailments is back pain. A larger population around the globe is suffering from it and it has assumed epidemic proportions due to the sheer number of people affected by it. However, it is not exactly a disease in the sense...more
Bulimia is an eating disorder. People with bulimia usually have a normal weight, but perceive themselves to be fat. Or they may feel intense guilt or self-disgust when they eat. These feelings are so strong that people with bulimia throw up much of...more