Common Ailments

July 16, 2009

Getting Rid of Itchy Skin with Home Remedies

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The medical term for itching is known as pruritus. Itchiness is caused by an irritation to a particular area of the skin that leads to an urge to scratch. Itchiness can occur in one part of the body, at several areas at the same time or all over the ...

July 15, 2009

Cure, Symptoms of Glandular Fever – Epstein Barr Virus Treatment

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Glandular fever is a viral infection that is caused by a virus known as the Epstein Barr virus, which is a member of the herpes virus family. The virus multiplies in the cells at the back of the throat and then advances to the lymph glands, which ...

July 14, 2009

Remedies To Remove Tartar And Plaque Build Up On Teeth

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When bacteria-filled material settles on your teeth, either due to improper flossing or inadequate brushing, the result is plaque. If the plaque is left ignored, then calculus or tartar forms, which is essentially solidified plaque. Once there is ...

July 3, 2009

Purple Skin Discoloration Remedy

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A purple color on your skin may be due to bruising, but purple lines on different parts of the body could be spider veins. These are veins that are twisted and swollen because of weak circulation of blood. Veins do not allow the blood to flow in a ...

June 23, 2009

Causes And Treatment for Pulmonary Edema

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To understand the condition that is pulmonary edema, you need to imagine your lungs looking like a sponge. Just as the sponge is full of holes, the lungs are full of small bags that process the air we breathe to extract important gases. These bags ...

June 23, 2009

Fatigue & Dizziness Causes and Symptoms

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Fatigue and dizziness will show up as symptoms together, in a number of conditions. Most of the time a diagnoses is concluded by, not only looking at these symptoms, but also the accompanying symptoms. Fatigue is the feeling of weariness. A stage ...

June 23, 2009

Causes, Symptoms & Diet for High Triglycerides

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In the most basic of terms, triglycerides are nothing but the fat contained within the body. With most of the population in today’s world taking an extensive and in depth look at the way we eat, triglycerides are a very highly debated topic. The ...

June 17, 2009

Signs and Symptoms of Deep Vein Thrombosis

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To have a moderate understanding of what deep vein thrombosis is, we need to look not only at what signs and symptoms to look out for, but also what it is and what it can do. The primary reason for this is because nearly half the overall population ...

June 17, 2009

Sinus Tachycardia: Treatment and Causes

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Sinus tachycardia is a condition referring to elevated heart rate (more than 100 beats per minute), with impulses originating from the sinoatrial node. The normal heart rate for an adult is 60 to 100 beats per minute (bpm), albeit it should be noted ...

June 17, 2009

Treatment for Fungal Finger Infection

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Fungal infections of the nails on the hands and feet are common and can cause a thickening and discoloration of the nails. In addition to looking unpleasant, at times the infected nails may also become painful. Fungal nail infections are more ...