Meningitis is a viral.It's means the cause is infection with a virus. Bacterial meningitis is quite rare but it can be very serious and needs urgent treatment with antibiotics.It is a inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord called the meninges. It is rarely occurs when an infection in the body spreads through the blood and into the cerebrospinal fluid.This fluid that cover the outside of the brain and...more
The macula is a very small spot in the center of the back of the eye (retina) that sees clear, colored vision. The other part of the retina is composed of rods that see movements. So it can be pretty scary if a hole develops in this part of the eye. Aside from a blurry vision, macular holes can also affect night vision and peripheral vision.Macular Hole Surgery are more likely to develop in people around the age of 60. Holes in the...more
Sinusitis best known as rhinosinusitis is basically a swelling of the tissue lining of sinuses and millions are afflicted every year by this condition. Generally, sinuses are air filled, however when these get clogged and fill up with fluid, microbes which take up the form of an infection that can cause some serious symptoms. Nevertheless, FINess sinus is the only treatment that offers the patients the immediate and long-term treatment for the disease. One of the most advanced treatments that has been developed is FinESS Sinus Treatment, which was given clearance by the FDA in April 2008. Its is the shortest and the most uncomplicated approach used to treat chronic sinusitis. The treatment is a trouble-free endoscopic surgery that has minimal pain or bleeding and the need for general anesthesia is eliminated. More than 35 million people are affected by CRS and there are 500,000 or more surgeries carried out on an annual basis. FinESS Sinus Treatment is mostly advised to the patients, who have common symptoms; but do not respond to the medical therapies. Numerous well renowned Sinus and Snoring Centers offer these services and treatment. The surgeons working in these centers are...more
What is a BunionBunions are a progressive disorder. A bunion is an enlargement or bump on the inside of the big toe joint. They usually begin as the big toe moves toward the smaller toes. The enlargement makes the big toe joint stick out further on the side, and forces the big toe to curve in closer to the other toes. Women are...more
Nails are basically hardened skin cells. Nails made frequently of keratin, a protein found in the skin and hair; nails are made by living cells in the fingers and toes. Nails develop faster in summer than winter. Men's nails grow more quickly than women's. The nails on a person's dominant hand (hand most used) grow faster. The growth...more
Warts are small growths on the skin caused by a virus known as human papillomavirus (HPV).Warts are an ordinary skin complaint, specifically in childhood. Warts arise in a variety of shapes and sizes. A wart may look as a bump with a rough surface, or it may be flat and smooth. Tiny blood vessels (capillaries) grow into the core of the wart to supply it with blood. HPV is passed from person to person by direct or indirect contact and from one body location to another on the same person. The virus more easily enters the body through an area of skin that is moist, peeling, or cracked.Some types are transmitted sexually. There are four major types of warts. Common warts usually mature on the fingers, around the nails and on the back of the hands. Plantar or Foot warts usually develop on the soles of feet. This type of wart tends to get pushed back into the skin due to the pressure exerted on them by walking and standing. Flat warts can occur anywhere but are found mainly on the face (beard area) in men, and on the legs in women.They are smaller, smoother and tend to develop in larger numbers. Genital Warts are soft, fleshy and occur around the sex organs. They can be...more
Have you read any of the studies conducted over the last few years that have concluded with the findings that there is a possibility of a fish oil cure for prostate cancer? I know that the whole thing sounds far fetched, considering...more
The effects of a migraine can be so severe, that some people will do just about anything to get some relief. This relief can be in the form of medication or alternative treatments.Migraines have been attributed in part, to changes in the body...more
Amnesia (from Greek Ἀμνησία) is a condition in which memory is disturbed or lost. Memory in this context refers either to stored memories or to the process of committing something to memory. The causes of amnesia have...more
The news is good about prostate cancer. Although it is the third most often diagnosed cancer in men in the United States, following skin and lung cancers, 98 percent of sufferers are still alive five years after diagnosis. This is a vast improvement...more
The biggest majority of women who concern themselves over developing breast cancer are the ones who do not even bother to do a self examination (Not all) Self inspection of the breasts should be a main priority for every woman. Breast cancer caught...more
Melancholia is a profound presentation of depression. With this form of depression, there is a complete loss of pleasure in all or almost everything. The start of these episodes is usually not caused by a specific event, and even when...more