Osteoarthritis or OA is also called as degenerative arthritis as it is caused due to degradation of joints. The degradation of joints can occur because of heredity, metabolism, development and mechanical movements. These reasons can initiate the processes which result in stiffening of cartilages which exposes the bone to damage as they become less protected. The rubbing of bones with each other causes severe pain and inflammation.The initial...more
Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic inflammatory disorder which attacks tissues, bones muscles, internal organs and synovial joints, it can cause inflammation and damage to cartilages. The exact reason of rheumatoid arthritis is unknown but auto-immune disorder plays an important role in its intensity and progression. Auto-immunity disorder causes immunity system attacking healthy tissues of the body as it does to invading infections affecting...more
Pleural Mesothelioma is a form of cancer, which can be brought on largely by exposure to asbestos, that strikes the various layers of the pleura around the chest wall structure. A few signs include things like shortness of breath and weight loss. Yet, being exposed to asbestos does not always result in cancer. Cures for it and precisely why it has an effect on a few men and women and not others is continually being looked into.X-rays will often establish the diagnosis of Pleural Mesothelioma then an individual will be referred to a medical oncologist. The oncologist can establish exactly what stage the sufferer is in and also advise treatment plans. Much like other kinds of cancer there are four stages. Obtaining a Pleural Mesothelioma prognosis is hard simply because every situation is influenced by the patients particular health and stage they are in.When just the outermost layer of the pleura close to the chest wall or diaphragm is afflicted by Pleural Mesothelioma it will be called as stage 1. With this stage the oncologist may possibly propose radiation therapies. If your physician makes reference to it as stage 1b that will signify it might have also extended in to the...more
AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome:• Acquired means you can get infected with it;• Immune Deficiency means a weakness in the body's system that fights diseases.• Syndrome means a group of health problems that make up a disease.AIDS is caused by a virus called HIV, the Human Immunodeficiency Virus. If you get...more
The lung cancer or lung cancer is a dangerous disease due to uncontrolled cell growth in lung tissue. This growth can give metastases, which are the invasion of adjacent tissue and infiltration beyond the lungs. The vast majority of primary lung cancers are carcinomas of the lung, derived epithelial cells. According to WHO, is the most common cause...more
In the fall of 2003, Bridget Beranek, a 44-year-old wife and mother of two young girls, was gearing up for a busy holiday season filled with family functions, parties and shopping. So when she began to lose her appetite and energy, Bridget initially chalked it up to holiday stress.When the New Year came and went, but Bridget's symptoms were still present, she knew it was more than stress. After several visits to her primary care physician, Bridget saw an internist, and underwent a colonoscopy. In March 2004, she was diagnosed with stage IV colorectal cancer that had spread to her liver."I know it sounds clich, but I couldn't believe this was happening to me," said Bridget. "Scheduling a colonoscopy was not a priority for me because I was under 50 and lived a healthy lifestyle. I ate right, didn't drink or smoke, and went regularly for a mammogram. One thing I learned from this experience is that colon cancer is a disease more people, especially women, need to be better informed about."The American Cancer Society reports that colorectal cancer, commonly referred to as colon cancer, is the second-leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States, second only to lung cancer....more
Heartburn is that bothersome burning feeling you sometimes get within the middle of your chest after eating. Heartburn, for some people, occurs regularly, but for others is an occasional problem. Heartburn is not really associated with the heart, but...more
Cancer seems to touch many lives. When a diagnosis is given to a patient and family it very often rocks their world. Life makes a dramatic change, and includes new people, experiences and expenses. This is not an easy time, and only immediate needs...more
Do you know that 'bed sore' can be a fatal disease? If you do not treat ulcer in its early stages, then it can be really painful and cause death as well. Or, you may suffer from skin disorders, infections and hazardous diseases like ulcers as well....more
This is advised as one of the affliction dry derma disorders anyone could ache from. It's absolutely difficult to amusement and actual abundant simple to aggravate. If you accept dermatitis, locations of your derma are abnormally dry and inflamed....more
We live in a new world now; we already have the luxury of making and doing things easier - from communication, entertainment and most importantly medicine. From the old age slicing and dicing of doctors, they can now use modern...more
Asbestos is a mineral that can be found within nature in six different natural formations. The structure of asbestos can be disoriented into fibres. Asbestos fibres are long, thin and crystalline. They were considered as miracle fibbers...more