Also called neuralgia, neuropathic pain is a medical condition marked by chronic pain and tingling sensations due to damaged tissues and nerve fibers. Some of its causes include spine surgery, diabetes and alcoholism. Understand this type of pain better by looking at its treatments, diagnosis, causes and symptoms.
Fifth disease or erythema infectiosum is caused by parovirus B19. It is not the same virus that is seen in household pets and cannot be passed from animal to human. It usually affects children within the 5-15 age group though it can also affect adults. The illness is not life-threatening and sufferers recover relatively quickly…
Atherosclerosis is a disease in which plaque builds up on the insides of your arteries. Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood to your heart and other parts of your body. The Plaque is made up of fat, cholesterol, calcium, and other substances found in the blood. Over time, plaque hardens and narrows your…
Purple lips also know as Cyanosis is a medical condition that causes discoloration and bluing of the skin and membranes. Linked to lack of oxygen, cyanosis may be attributed to underlying lung or breathing problems. Often seen in infants with birth defects or lung problems, cyanosis also affects the elderly. Although human blood is always…
Syncope is defined as “partial or complete loss of consciousness with interruption of awareness of oneself and ones surroundings”. When the loss of consciousness is temporary and the person recovers spontaneously, it is referred to as syncope or, in non-medical terms as fainting. Syncope or fainting, results from a temporary reduction in the blood flow…
Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative disorder that affects the central nervous system which progressively causes deterioration of functions such as motor skills and speech. It is classified within the group of movement disorders. It characteristically produces tremor, slow physical movements, muscle rigidity and in severe cases the inability to move altogether.
Anemia is a serious health concern marked by lower than normal red blood cell count and hemoglobin deficiency. It comes in three different types, namely red blood cell deficiency excessive blood cell destruction as well as excessive blood loss. Get to know more about this serious medical condition by learning the different major and minor symptoms of anemia, as well as the different diagnostic methods and treatments for the management of such health problem.
Lyme disease or borreliosis is an infectious disease that is derived from three specific species of bacteria from the genus borrelia. The strain of bacteria responsible for the infection in the United States is Borrelia burgdorferi sensu stricto while in Europe the strain has been identified as Borrelia garinii and Borrelia afzelii. The disease is…