Have you been dealing with constipation and can't figure out why? Most people don't like to talk about the type of stool they're producing, or the frequency with which they move their bowels. Unfortunately, these can be important clues to the health of your digestive system, and whether or not you need constipation treatment. Chronic constipation treatment is necessary for a large percentage of the adult population, and even...more
Are you one of the many people who suffers from Keratosis Pilaris and wonder about which Keratosis Pilaris treatements you should follow? The good news is that there are many effective types of Keratosis Pilaris treatments available on the market today. While that is great news the downside is that it can take a few tries before actually finding a treatment that works for you. Keratosis Pilaris, commonly referred to as KP, is a very...more
Some people may have experienced it and may not know what it is. So what is heartburn exactly? Heartburn is a condition that manifests as a burning sensation or feeling in the chest. It is felt under the breastbone or the sternum. Unlike its name, heartburn is not associated with the heart rather it is connected with the upper digestive tract.Heartburn is medically known as pyrosis. It happens when the lid of the stomach or the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) muscle inappropriately opens and allows gastric acids to flow into the esophagus. Normally, the LES muscles are kept closed after passage of food into the stomach to contain the food bolus and acids. There are some factors that cause the LES muscle to loosen up or slacken. The acid reflux that contains hydrochloric acid, bile and pepsin may "burn" the esophageal lining and cause pain in the chest.What is heartburn and some of its symptoms? Heartburn has several symptoms and may not all be present in one person. It includes sharp pain in the chest usually radiating from the stomach and may reach the throat. Once the acid reflux reaches the throat, a bitter or sour taste may manifest. Frequent presence of the acid...more
There are different kinds of skin infection and one of them is the cellulitis skin infection. Cellulitis is the condition wherein the skin is invaded by infectious bacteria up to the deepest layers. It is a spreading inflammation of the dermis and the subcutaneous tissue even extending to the muscles in some cases. The infection may...more
Cellulitis is a skin infection brought about by bacteria. Bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus and Group A Streptococcus are naturally part of our body and are found everywhere. Streptococci and Staphylococci bacteria may enter the skin through cuts, wounds, insect bites, surgery wounds and other skin openings. Once they enter the...more
Cellulitis is a skin infection caused by Staphylococcus and Streptococcus bacteria. There are different types of cellulitis depending on the area infected. Some of the types are facial cellulites, breast cellulitis, perianal cellulitis, lower leg (foot) cellulitis, orbital cellulitis and periorbital cellulitis. Periorbital cellulitis or Preseptal cellulitis is an infection localized on the eyelid an areas surrounding the eye.The microorganisms responsible for this type of cellulitis are Staphylococcus epidermidis, Staphylococcus aureus, some Streptococcus species, and anaerobes. Periorbital cellulitis may be caused by infection from breaks in the skin around the eye or it may be a secondary infection coming from infected blood of the patient with cellulitis in a different part of the body. It may also be caused by infection from the neighboring organs such as sinusitis from the upper respiratory tract.Other causes are linked with eye trauma, insect bites near or surrounding the eye and surgical procedures near the eyelids. Influenza type B from Haemophilus influenza has been a cause of this infection but since the discovery of a vaccine against this virus, incidents...more
Water treatment in Kenosha, WI is the need of the hour. Bringing an end to water borne diseases is essential to lead a healthy lifestyle. Several water treatment systems have been introduced for to improve the quality of water. Water...more
When eye and vision problems occur in members of your family, you need a vision service provider (VSP) for proper treatment and care. If your child experiences some type of vision impairment, the services of a VSP doctor visit can be...more
Acne worse than just annoying and embarrassing, it crushes your confidence and can make you into a loner. So natural pimple treatment can give you so much more than just clear skin.Firstly, though acne is infrequently a dangerous...more
The most painful infection that plagues women is the infection of the urinary tract. This type of an infection radiates itself throughout the entire body and causing the most intense pain to its victims. You know this firsthand because...more
Peptic ulcers or gastric ulcers can be defined as ulcers originated in the stomach. These types of ulcers are generally more painful and often experienced while eating something. It lasts for about one to one and a half hours. Normally...more
It is quite common to see people who are a bit conscious of their smiles and are embarrassed to show off their teeth when they laugh or talk. This is often due to the fact that they don't have wonderful teeth to flash each time they...more