Hepatitis you can say a very terrible illness which affects the liver. When we look at this to etymology of the word shows us that it comes from a work Greek Hepat, its meaning liver further its meaning inflammation. And this exactly shows what the condition is characterized with. As a whole there are around five different types of hepatitis and which it can be cause by five different types virus of the condition.Hepatitis A is a type where it ...more
The Tempromandibular Joint is a joint that connects the jawbone to the skull. Movement of this joint happens during speaking, eating, and when making facial expressions. Because tempromandibular joint is used frequently, there are varieties of factors that can cause discomfort at this joint.TMJ lockjaw will take place when patient experiences a muscle spasm and the muscles decrease of the jaw. You will know when you are experiencing a muscle...more
I have seen many children over the years in my practice who have something that is called Hyperkeratosis Pilaris. You can describe Hyperkeratosis Pilaris as bumpy skin often called "chicken skin" that is found on the back of the arms, on the cheeks or even on the upper thighs. One thought is that this is caused by an accumulation of skins cells in those particular areas and may also be due to heredity. One thing that seems to work well to treat this issue is to get what is called a buff puff pad and to run the areas that are affected by the bumps. Another theory as to the cause of Hyperkeratosis Pilaris is that it has to do with low thyroid function and the inability to convert beta carotene into vitamin A.So we do see hypothyroidism as another potential contributing factor to Hyperkeratosis Pilaris. If you are open to running blood tests for your child then there are a couple of different ones that you can look at. One test is called a TSH test and that stands for thyroid stimulating hormone and you can also run a free T3 and free T4. And for ideal thyroid functioning, we really want to see the T3 and T4 levels, especially the T3 levels, in the upper two thirds of the normal...more
A doctor diagnoses a patient to determine what could be the cost of the disorder and the best way to treat it. But it had been a proven thing that there had been some patients who had been misdiagnosed and their health condition worsened. The doctor loses his reputation and license but the worst part of the scenario is a persons life taken away...more
Alopecia areata is a common hair loss disorder caused by unknown reasons. Alopecia areata is non-scarring hair loss disease which is seen in males, females and children, but it is more frequent in kids. Alopecia areata is characterized by the presence of bald patches on the scalp or on other parts of the body. Alopecia areata is an unpredictable...more
A miscarriage is a painful and traumatic experience for a woman. There can be many reasons for an early pregnancy miscarriage and hence, women need to be very cautious and careful during pregnancy. But sometimes, it is also observed that a miscarriage takes place due to an unknown reason. Let us have a look at the prominent causes of miscarriage.Read more on Early Miscarriage Treatments and Complication of Pregnancy. Also visit on Early Miscarriage SymptomsCauses of Early miscarriageUsually, the cause of a miscarriage is unknown. The largest consensus is that babies who would be born with serious physical or developmental disabilities are often miscarried. Its also been shown in studies that up to one in six miscarriages occur because an egg just didnt develop correctly. There is some research that shows fever may be responsible for miscarriage based on the fact that more miscarriages are reported during flu epidemics.Many women feel that they might have done something to prevent a miscarriage, such as eae healthier, but usually theres nothing they could have done and rarely are miscarriages directly related to a mothers actions.Symptoms of Early miscarriage1.A heavy feeling in the...more
Because of man's quest for success and power, sometimes they forgot the negative effects of their actions and one of these are the diseases. As a result new diseases emerges and mesothelioma is one of this. The cancer is caused by asbestos which can...more
Many of us have had a wart anywhere on our bodies at some time. Other than being a nuisance, most warts are harmless and go away on their own.More common in kids than in adults, warts are skin infection caused by viruses of the human papillomavirus...more
Scalp problems such as itching and flaking affect millions of people across the world. They are sometimes viewed as a bit embarrassing but most of us will experience them to some degree every now and again. It is only when the problem continues or...more
Asbestos is a toxic material found in lots of products like insulation, ceiling tiles, floor tiles, sprayed-on plaster for acoustic or decorative ceilings and walls, and lots of others. Asbestos fibers are extremely small and once airborne can be...more
Treatment for Anxiety Disorders – Varies with Patient Treatment for anxiety disorders would depend on the person's particular problem and his and the healthcare provider's preferences. Before starting any treatment, the doctor must carry out a...more