Warts are caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), of which almost 200 strains have been identified to date. More strains seem to be discovered year by year, creating a huge challenge for warts cure treatments. They are extremely common, yet strangely amongst the most difficult conditions in dermatology to treat and eradicate.Neoplastic lesions, inflammatory lesions and normal physical findings can be mistaken for genital warts. The performance...more
In adults, herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV 1) accounts for 95% of all fatal cases of sporadic encephalitis and usually results from reactivation of the latent virus. The clinical findings and neuroimaging appearance are both consistent with spread of the virus from a previously infected ganglion.In children and neonates, herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV 2) accounts for 80-90% of neonatal and almost all congenital infections. An isolated case...more
Hemorrhoids are varicose veins -- blood vessels that have become unusually swollen -- that show up in the rectal area. Hemorrhoids typically range from the size of a raisin to the size of a grape. They can be merely itchy or downright painful, and sometimes they can even cause rectal bleeding, especially during a bowel movement.Sometimes the enlarged veins protrude through the anus. When this happens, you'll feel a soft, swollen mass. Hemorrhoids are relatively common during pregnancy. Some women get them for the first time while they're pregnant; if you've had them before pregnancy, you're quite likely to have them again now.Hemorrhoids are common condition seen by general practitioners. This condition has several treatment modalities for the physician to choose from. There are several over-the-counter topical agents available for hemorrhoids. Conservative therapies for this condition include diet, lifestyle changes, and hydrotherapy which require a high degree of patient compliance to be effective.When conservative hemorrhoid therapy is ineffective, many physicians may choose other non-surgical modalities: injection sclerotherapy, cryotherapy, manual dilation of the anus,...more
Author: Michiel Van KetsThere are Chinese herbal medicine clinics that offer herbal medicinal treatments popping up everywhere. Chinese herbal medicines are said to be used for treatment of many ailments and perhaps if you are having no luck with traditional medicine options you should be taking a look at what Chinese herbal medicine may be able to...more
Author: Apsara SharmaMedical care has become an expensive affair today. Instant catering to huge hospital bills may not be probable for all. With big diseases like cancer, cardiac problems, severe joint problems, etc. becoming common, it has become difficult for the common masses to bear the expenses at ease. As per a survey, less than 10% of the...more
STD clinics, otherwise known as GUM clinics, specialise in genitor-urinary medicine i.e. sexually transmitted illnesses. These clinics deal exclusively with the detection and treatment of sexual diseases, ranging from easily treatable illnesses like genital warts and trichomonas, to life-threatening diseases like HIV, syphilis and hepatitis.It is important that sexually active adults have regular check-ups, especially if they have more than one partner. Even if they are not showing symptoms, they could still be harbouring a disease they could pass on to others. Chlamydia, in particular, often doesnt show any symptoms, while serious diseases like HIV and syphilis can often present as far less dangerous symptoms.A lot of women panic when a new relationship results in problems down below. While many chlamydia tests reveal nothing more serious than a bad case of cystitis, just as many others give positive results, so its important to be sure. You can visit a GUM clinic for a non-invasive, confidential chlamydia test as a walk-in service, meaning the patient doesnt even have to tell their GP. All it takes is a quick urine sample, which will give a definite result in 2 3 days. Chlamydia...more
Exercise is what comes to your mind in order to lose pounds. It is in the assertion of effort, flexing of muscles and sweating it all out where you can burn calories and develop muscles in a matter of time.Bedsores, also called decubitus ulcers, have...more
Plastic surgery has become quite common and socially acceptable. Rhinoplasty is one of the cosmetic surgeries that have had gained popularity among people. Though there are various places all over the world where rhinoplasty is carried out...more
A Drug test is scientific examination of urine, hair, and other fluid samples like saliva or sweat from the body, which detects whether a person is taking drugs or not. Drug test are generally done at schools, work places, government offices, medical...more
Health remedies are among the most important things you can utilize to gain full control of your health. Those that are natural are even better for you than others. Your health is all you have and you need to care for it in any way you can. Health...more
When you have decided to check your addiction habit by getting enrolled in a drug rehab center you have many expectations in your mind. Foremost is that the care and treatment is done with proper efficiency and technicality. But all rehab programmers...more
Drug addiction has been a curse to the mankind from a very long time. It is referred as a disease, which affects millions of people every year. Each and every country on the surface of the earth is badly struck upon by this disease. And surprisingly,...more