subject: Symptoms Of Mumps [print this page] Mumps, also known as 'epidemic parotitis', is a condition that is largely not a problem in the Western world thanks to the introduction of many medical supplies such as vaccinations and the means by which to give them. This was once a common problem particularly among school children and would lead to many days off.
It's hard to pinpoint the exact cause, however aside from the symptoms, there are also certain risk factors that have to be looked out for. Young men between the age of 15 to 39, for example, are more likely to be targeted than those falling in higher or lower age brackets.
Many symptoms of infertility in both men and women may go unnoticed and are difficult to diagnose without a full medical work up including blood, urine and semen tests. However, there are many symptoms of infertility which are obvious and should ring warning bells if you are hoping to have a family in the not too distant future.
Encephalitis is a viral infection may be caused by a mosquito borne or a tick borne virus.Some parasitic protozoal infestations such as toxoplasma , can also result encephalitis in people with in whole or in part immune systems . Brain damage results as the inflamed brain pushes against the skull, and can cause death.
When body temperature rises above the normal range (98.4F) it is considered a fever. There are multiple causes and each type of fever has been named on the basis of the causes which trigger it. There can be no fever in the absence of any cause, as a fever is simply an effect of a cause or set of causes.
Dry mouth can be a side effect of medical conditions, including Sjgren's syndrome, HIV/AIDS, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, anemia, cystic fibrosis, rheumatoid arthritis, hypertension, Parkinson's disease, stroke, and mumps.
Bell's Palsy is facial paralysis, normally affecting one side of the face, and can last from a number of weeks to a number of years. It is the most common cause of facial paralysis. Bell's palsy is a diagnosis of exclusion; in many cases, no specific cause can be ascertained.
Diabetes is said to be partly due to genetic or hereditary factors. But even if you may be at high risk of having the disease, there are very practical ways to prevent or manage diabetes. Healthy eating and ample physical exercise may make wonders in winning the fight against diabetes.
Diabetes Mellitus is a change in the internal chemistry within your body due to a failure in the production of the hormone insulin, which results in abnormally high levels of glucose within the blood.
Diphtheria begins with a tickly and sore throat and then swiftly turns into a serious respiratory illness resulting in the nose and throat becoming blocked making it difficult to breathe. Symptoms can last for up to 6 weeks and is potentially so serious that it can prove fatal.
Ordinarily a relatively mild illness but can have severe hearing complications affecting both male and females and in some cases can lead to permanent deafness.
