Arthritis means inflammation of joints. Though there are more than hundred different forms of arthritis but all of them are grouped under three major categories: Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis and Gout. Some of the common symptoms of all the types of arthritis are stiffness, redness, swelling and pain.1. Osteoarthritis commonly affects knees, hips, feet and spine but it can affect any joint.2. Rheumatoid arthritis usually affects wrists,...more
Minimally invasive treatment includes minimally invasive cosmetic surgery, laser surgery as well as non-surgical medical aesthetic enhancement services. All this is available in a friendly environment in the Treatment for Varicose Veins Clinic in Huntsville, Alabama.Just drop into the treatment center and allow us to display the latest alternatives available for patients suffering from vein abnormalities. Therapy Process is for everyone willing...more
Breast cancer occurs due to the irrepressible growth of cells in the breast that invades the nearby tissues and spreads throughout the body. These collections of irrepressible growth of tissue are called tumors or malignant tumors. However, not all tumors are cancerous.Breast cancer has been diagnosed in large numbers in North America and Europe. In 2001, about 200,000 cases of breast cancer were diagnosed in the United States alone. Every woman has a 1 in 8 risk of developing breast cancer, but the risk of dying from breast cancer is much lower, barely 1 in 28.The risk of getting breast cancer is generally higher among older women, women with a family history or previous history of breast cancer, women who had radiation therapy in the chest region, women who started their periods before 12 years old, women who had menopause after 50 years old, women who never had children or had them age 30 or older, or women with genetic mutation. In recent times genetic mutations for breast cancer have become a hot topic of research.The breast cancer tumor has the following symptoms: lump or thickening that appears on the breast or underarm, changes in the breast's shape, nipple turned inwards...more
Cancer that grows in the prostate gland is called prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among men in the U.S. About one man in six will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime, but only one man in 34 will die of the disease.In the early stages, surgery and radiation may be used to remove or...more
The current paradigm in medical research holds that the cause of most cancers is a genetic mutation. For instance, according to the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), an institute at the NIH, "all cancers are based on genetic mutations in body cells." In fact, mutation hunting is big business. Just look at the NIH budget allocated to...more
Definition: The inability to move a group of muscles in one side of the body. When hemiplegia is caused by a stroke, it often involves muscles in the face, arms and legs.Hemiplegia refers to paralysis or abnormal movements on one side of a person, either the right or left. The affected side, or hemisphere, can be completely paralyzed or weakened, or it may move in rigid, stiff movements. Hemiplegia may be characterized by many other problems. For example, the use of one hand may be limited, there may be a problem with balance, speech may be affected or visual field problems may exist.Hemiplegia can be a disorder present at or around birth, or it may be acquired after birth. The underlying cause of hemiplegia is damage to the brain as a result of disrupted blood flow. This disruption can be caused by several factors.There are many different types of hemiplegia. Facial hemiplegiais characterized by paralysis of one particular side of the face. Cerebral hemiplegia occurs when a brain l lesion disrupts the flow of blood to the brain. Spastic hemiplegia is characterized by paralysis along with spastic movements of the affected side. Spinal hemiplegiais caused...more
Even if, many of the effects of chemotherapy are short-term, hormonal imbalances, temporary problems with memory, fatigue and impaired immunity and concentration persists for years. To date, not several researchers have looked at the effectiveness of...more
Individuals taking opioid analgesics for a extended time period are at larger threat for issues if they received the most potent of these drugs.A new study observed that folks underneath continuous treatment with opioids have been more...more
Tamoxifen, known in the trade as Nolvadex, is usually prescribed by specialists in breast cancer and is taken in pill form. A patient will stay on the drug for about five years.Often the woman's cancer will be tested to see if it is sensitive to the...more
If you are looking for a treatment for herpes simplex 2, then you should know that the cures for the disease are yet to be discovered. This does not mean though that your life is over when you have this disease. Yes, the disease cannot...more
One of the greatest problems and one of the most common one during sleep is snoring. Its not as bad as dying, but still, snoring sure has its own problems tagged along, that are really grave. There are many other problems that might root from...more
•Horse chestnut seeds have been used to treat varicose veins and hemorrhoids for years in Germany. The active ingredient aescin ,strengthens capillaries and reduces fluid leakage. Use the standardized extract.• Witch hazel is an...more