A sensitive gut is not really a disease or a disorder or even a condition. Instead it is more of a symptom that is caused by other underlying conditions. The sensitive gut mainly refers to gastrointestinal disorders that have become increasingly...
A cataract can be described as an eye related condition in which a cloudy film, or a layer covers the lens of the eye. This leads to vision problems as it may feel like you are looking through a fogged or a frosted glass. Although this condition...
Gout is a form of arthritis where the joints of the body are affected by the build-up of uric acid in the body. Uric acid builds up in the blood or you body is unable to deal with the acid already being produced by your body, which also leads to...
Dyslexia is an interesting learning disability suffered by many individuals in the world. It is a condition where the individual with otherwise normal intelligence levels will struggle with reading. Individuals suffering from dyslexia often...
A hypochondriac is one who believes he is terminally ill, despite no symptoms or evidence of ill health. It is a health phobia called hypochondriasis. Hypochondriacs are people who believe they have a dire illness just after reading about it,...
Lipomas are fatty deposits that accumulate beneath the skin. In the majority of cases they are completely benign, but the protruding lump that they form can be quite unsightly. They are soft and can be moved about under the skin and most...
Oxygen is required for the generation of energy in the human body. A lack of oxygen will result in eventual death of the individual. Oxygen is transported to the cells of the body through the blood. These cells then deposit carbon dioxide into...
Many people, over the age of 40, need to consult their doctors, for frozen shoulder treatment. Although this condition is quite common, there are several people who do not know what exactly frozen shoulder syndrome is or what its causes are....
What is hordeolum? Medical experts refer to a hordeolum as a focal infection, which involves either the Zeis glands or the meibomian glands. In simple words, hordeolum can be described as a disorder in which external styes, affect the...
HIV is a virus that affects the immune system of an individual. AIDS occurs when the immune system becomes so damaged that it can no longer fight against other infections. An individual infected with the HIV virus may develop AIDS after a period...
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