Sneezing, nasal itching and a runny nose may be symptoms of many different nasal conditions. When it is triggered by otherwise harmless substances which does not affect others, then this may be described as a sensitive nose. This term may also be applied to people who detect and react to odors that are otherwise not a >> Read More ...
Pressure on or in the bladder can occur for several reasons. Sometimes this is just due to the normal filling of the bladder with urine while at other times there may be a problem with emptying of urine resulting in overfilling. Pressure on the bladder can even occur without any problem in the bladder itself, like a tumor >> Read More ...
Lung cancer is the most common cancers globally and causes more deaths than any other type of cancer. It is an often an aggressive cancer and early diagnosis is essential for successful treatment and management. While lung cancer is more common among tobacco smokers, it can also affect non-smokers. Exposure to smoke on a >> Read More ...
Constipation is a common symptom that many people experience when dieting or fasting. There are several reasons why constipation may occur in these situations. However, it is important to note that constipation does not affect every person who is on a diet or fast. It is more likely to occur during periods of strict >> Read More ...
Toenails are made up of a protein known as keratin, which is also the main component of hair and the outer layers of skin. Keratin is highly compacted in the nails to form a tough protective layer at the tips of the fingers and toes. Not only is it able to withstand force, it is also able to resist various microbes. >> Read More ...
Almost 30 million Americans are diabetic which accounts for close to 10% of the population. Out of these cases, approximately 8 million people who are diabetic do not know that they have diabetes. With diabetes becoming more prevalent, it is important that every person avoid the risk factors that contribute to this >> Read More ...
About 1 in 10 American adults will experience kidney stones at some point in their life. Men are more likely to develop kidney stones than women and some 2 million Americans are seen in emergency rooms every year for stones in the kidneys and urinary tract. Approximately half of all patients with kidney stones will >> Read More ...
With air flowing in and out of the airways and lungs on a constant basis, a range of different substances and germs in the environment can also enter to irritate, infect and damage the respiratory organs. This can lead to various respiratory diseases that affect the airway and/or lungs. Once such disease is pneumonia. It >> Read More ...
Belching and nausea are two common symptoms of a digestive upset. These symptoms can occur on its own or may sometimes arise together. Belching is a normal process that occurs several times in a day. However, when it is excessive then belching can be considered to be a problem. Nausea as well may occur momentarily but if >> Read More ...
Food poisoning is an illness that we all experience several times in life, and sometimes a few times within a year. It causes about 8 million illnesses a year in the United States. For most of us, food poisoning is as an acute illness that is not serious and lasts for just a few days. It may not even require medical >> Read More ...
