What Breast Cancer isIf you have breast cancer, it would be good to know what it is, so you will know how to fight it. Without knowing what it is, how can you deal with it? You will be shooting blind. Breast cancer is a bunch of cells in the breast that become abnormal for some reason. Scientists suspect that some forms of bacteria get into the cells and cause mutation. The mutated cells can attack other normal cells and cause them to become...more
Osteoarthritis can be described as a group of abnormalities involving degradation of joints, including articular cartilage and subchondral bone. The symptoms may include joint pain, tenderness, stiffness, locking, and often an effusion. There is variety of causes including hereditary, developmental, metabolic, and mechanical may start processes leading to the loss of cartilage. In case bone surfaces become less protected by cartilage, bone may...more
Heartburn is a condition that creates pain behind the breastbone which travels up to the throat. This burning pain is caused because of digestive juices, including hydrochloric acid, spilling into the throat from the stomach and irritating the unprotected lining of the esophagus.This occurs due to the loosening or relaxing of the lower esophageal sphincter muscle, which normally acts as a one-way valve preventing the flow of food or digestive juices into the throat. The two main conditions due to which heartburn may occur are gastro esophageal reflux disease and hiatal hernia.Indigestion is any disorder affecting the digestive system and, thereby, the digestive process. Some of the effects of indigestion may be belching, flatulence, bloating, upset stomach, abdominal pain, nausea and occasional vomiting.There is a condition called lactose intolerance, wherein the stomach is not able to digest milk and its products. In certain cases the stomach has a condition called low acidity, which again affects the digestive process. Low motility of the digestive muscles makes the movement of food material inside the digestive tract very slow, and so the digestive process is affected.Utilizing...more
It is a very common saying nowadays that applying tanning methods indoors are very risky as they tend to cause damage not only to your delicate skin but also to your eyes. Thus it is very important to gather adequate knowledge about skin cancer and tanning beds that are said to be frightening issues. Before going to further discussion, we should...more
Awareness of the five signs of skin cancer and the appearance it's going to take will help you a great deal in considering if you need to consult your doctor.Whenever you find out something unusual happening to your skin you should always consult your doctor.By the letters of the alphabet the signs of cancer can be broken down.Growths that tend to...more
Nose ProblemsA respiratory system that is too sensitive to the particles that gets into it is very much susceptible to different kinds of infections. These particles pass through the mouth or the nose in order to get to your respiratory system. When these also get to your sinuses, you may develop sinusitis. Headache, nasal congestion and facial pain are some of the problems you may have to deal with when you have sinusitis. When unwanted particles make your body react by having rashes, itching, sneezing or a runny nose, you might be having an allergy attack. Allergies and sinusitis have very similar symptoms. Otolaryngologists can assist you more in trying to distinguish one from the other.There may also be structural problems related to your nose. A deviated septum, or an abnormality in your noses bone structure, can cause disruption in breathing, and can make your nose a potential breeding ground for trapped bacteria and fungi. Nasal polyps, or abnormal growths of mass inside the nose, are also cause for concern, especially when they become large enough to aggravate infections like sinusitis, rhinitis, asthma and allergies. X rays can be recommended by your otolaryngologist as...more
As you begin to age, you may begin feeling the first stages of menopause. This is a common happening among women that near the age of 45 to 50 years old. If you are feeling hopeless and confused about your body, it might be time to look for a couple...more
Before hiring a professional to conduct an asbestos survey, it is a good idea to make an effort to find out more about what an asbestos survey actually consists of. This type of survey, will find out, and is a comprehensive investigation and...more
Unfortunately, most people infected with HPV do not develop any visible symptoms or health problems and may therefore unknowingly transmit the virus to their partner. However, some types of HPV may cause those infected to develop genital warts. This...more
KERATOSIS PILARIS, also known as KP, is a skin disorder where light red rashes or slight bumps appear on the skin and do not usually cause any itching. This usually occurs due to accumulation of protein (keratin) around the hair follicles on the skin...more
Progressive steps toward individualized cancer treatment are being made by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), which is known globally as one of the foremost sources of cancer funding and research. One of NCIs most recent initiatives is to implement...more
Indian Hospitals are getting an overwhelming response for Appendicitis treatment in India from the global patients. The waiting lists for any medical treatment and surgery in developed countries are getting longer and people are increasingly looking...more