Copyright (c) 2010 Stephen LauBreast cancer is the most common cause of death in women. In a most recent cancer study, researchers announced that cancer costs the global economy nearly $900 billion a year—more than any other cause of death. The study also said that breast cancer is among the costliest forms of the disease, particularly in high-income countries, such as the United States. There may be many causes of breast cancer,...more
The more general practice of an internist will require more broadly based medical support. A radiologist, by contrast, will require diagnostic imaging technologies such as CTs, MRIs and X-rays. This kind of large machinery not only requires a different spatial setup, patients and staff will need protective gear due to the radiant energy involved. Part of buying equipment includes knowing where it will eventually go. Knowing the dimensions of the...more
Soft, wart like growths on the genitals or the areas surrounding them are caused by virus and known as genital warts. They are a type of sexually transmitted infection (STI). Human papilloma virus (HPV) is responsible for genital warts. More than 100 types of HPV are known to exist out of which several cause genital warts, which can be found on the vulva, vagina, cervix, anus, larynx, and the penis.What causes genital warts?Genital warts are caused when HPV infects the top layer of the skin. Warts are highly contagious and can be caused by sexual contact with an infected person. More than 60% of people who have sexual contact with infected people develop warts. Usually, these warts develop in around three months after the person is infected but in certain cases, the person may not notice any symptoms. Recent studies have shown that more than 10% of English women have already been infected with one or more strains of the HPV before the age of 16.Diagnosing genital wartsWomen - In women, genital warts may exist on the inner side of the vagina, cervix, upper thighs and on the anus. It may be present inside the anus as well.Men - Genital warts develop on the urethra, penis, upper...more
Arthritis and Joint Pain is an inflammation of one or more joints caused by the wear and tear injury or any infection. This inflamed condition of the joints is mostly seen in the elderly people. It comes from two Greek words, athron meaning joints and itis meaning inflammation. It affects almost half of the population of the world. About 50 million...more
Anxiety relates to what we actually feel and how we react to it. Stimulated by an excess of stress in our life, anxiety can cause harm to the human body. When a person is experiencing an anxiety attack, often symptoms like churning in stomach, nausea, backache, Diarrhoea, and even sweating can be observed. Anxiety is a part of everday...more
Treating sinusitis with natural remedies is becoming more popular since over the counter and prescribed pharmaceutical medicine has not been effective for many sufferers.It is estimated that 35 million people in the U.S. alone suffer from sinusitis and it can have a major impact on their quality of life.Acute SinusitisDefinition Acute sinusitis (inflammation of the sinuses) also called acute rhinosinusitis does not last for more than 12 weeks.Causes The mucous membranes of the nasal passages become swollen and inflamed, the openings get blocked and proper sinus drainage is inhibited leading to a mucous build up. These blocked, inflamed sinuses create a moist environment that makes it easier for bacterial infection to occur and take hold. Usually a cold/flue or allergies cause the nasal congestion to occur. Symptoms The symptoms include;sinus/facial pain,sinus/facial tenderness,sinus/facial pressureheadachespain in teethpain in jawpain in earspain through and around eyes,fatiguedizzinessdrainage of a thick yellow or green discharge from the nose or down the back of the throat (post nasal drip)nasal congestion and difficulty breathingreduced sense of smell and tastecough (which...more
Moles can be identified as pigmented spots on the skin having the skin pigment known as melanin, they can be beneath the skin (sub dermal) or raised. There are many types of moles ranging from benign, to suspicious, to malignant lesions.A number of...more
Gastro-esophageal reflux disease, also referred to as acid reflux, is a physiological condition that causes the regurgitation of the stomach content into the esophagus and throat. Acid reflux is very common and may occur due to...more
Those who suffer from herpes outbreaks know that they are usually preceded by a tingling sensation. This is the prodrome phase of a herpes outbreak and it is your opportunity to hit the herpes virus and hit it hard - to decrease the length and...more
Nail fungus is an infection caused by a type of fungi known as dermatophyte that affects both fingernails and toenails. Nail fungus typically causes the nail plate to have a thickened, yellow, or cloudy appearance. The nails can become rough and...more
There are more than two-hundred types of the human papilloma virus. Approximately thirty types of HPV are transferred via sexual contact and result in genital and/or anal warts. These growths are single or multiple warts (clusters) that show up in...more
The secret to penis growth starts from within just like it did during puberty. The natural enlargement method works by replicating the same process that your body used to make your penis grow during puberty to make it grow all over...more