Introduction Pharyngitis is a burning sensation in the back of the throat of an individual which causes pain. It creates an inflammation in the throat which causes discomfort to an individual. Chronic pharyngitis is a condition that lasts for longer than a month to get adequately cured. Acute pharyngitis, on the other hand, is a … [Read more…]
Introduction Infertility affects 7% of men. In some cases, infertility is temporary and can be fixed with proper treatment. In other cases, the cause has been left too long or is completely unknown. These cases cannot be reversed and must seek alternative methods for conception. Luckily, modern medicine has come a long way, so it … [Read more…]
Introduction The cytomegalovirus defintion is a virus that “produces very mild symptoms”. If you don’t already know, cytomegalovirus is actually a member of the same family as the herpes virus. Similarly, it can infect anyone and there is no cure. Symptoms don’t always show, therefore many people don’t even realize they have the infection. As … [Read more…]
Introduction Nobody likes waking up feeling tired and groggy, walking to the mirror and seeing your eyes are puffy, sore and swollen. Sometimes this can just be a part of waking up as the eyes have gone a whole night without blinking and simply need time to wake up. However, if puffy eyes persist it … [Read more…]
Introduction A low immune system is a disorder in which the body stops fighting with viruses and infections, making it easier for the body to become vulnerable to diseases. The low immune system can be caused by 2 ways: the first is the primary or congenital way, where the low immune system is inherited either … [Read more…]
An Introduction To Sciatic Nerve Pain The sciatic nerve is a system of several different nerves all operating from a single base. These nerves connect in the lower back, then stretch down the back of both legs. The term “sciatica” actually refers to the set of symptoms. It is not a medical diagnosis. Anyone with … [Read more…]
Introduction There are four types of sexually transmitted diseases: bacterial, viral, parasitic, and fungal. Of the four, the most sinister variety are the viral diseases. The reason for this is that unlike their cousins, they are incurable. Of course, treatments can be made to alleviate symptoms, but there is not way to entirely rid the … [Read more…]
Why is my tongue yellow? The sign of a healthy tongue is of course that it is pink. However, tongues aren’t always a healthy pink, sometimes they can become yellow or other colour variations all of which indicate signs of either an unhealthy tongue or perhaps an illness. More often than not, a yellow tongue … [Read more…]
Gum infection or disease also known as periodontitis is an infection of the tissues holding the teeth in place. It is caused by poor flossing and brushing habits that make it possible for a sticky film of bacteria known as a plaque to build up on the teeth and harden. When not properly treated, gum … [Read more…]
What Is Hepatitis A? There are several strings of the Hepatitis virus, each with different causes and treatments. Hepatitis A refers to a viral infection, often known for causing severe liver damage. In mild cases, the liver becomes inflamed and may have trouble functions. More severe cases see the liver failing completely. If this happens, … [Read more…]
