Gonorrhea is a relatively common sexually transmitted infection in the United States, along with chlamydia and syphilis. It may not be life-threatening but can cause severe and debilitating symptoms. It can also be transmitted to newborns born to infected mothers during childbirth and lead to blindness in babies. Yet it >> Read More ...
Pain in the mouth is common and can affect the entire mouth in which case it is referred to as stomatodynia or only certain parts like the tongue, cheeks or palate. While the causes of pain in certain parts of the mouth may be overlap, sometimes there are specific causes that only affect a single area. A sore palate refers >> Read More ...
Thrush is usually considered to be a vaginal infection with yeasts in women but the fungi can also infect other parts of the body, such as the skin and even damaged skin. Since most of these infections are caused by the Candida species of yeasts, it is also known as candidiasis. Oral thrush or oral candidiasis specifically >> Read More ...
We all develop a furry type of white coating on our tongue by the end of the day. This is considered normal and is largely composed of food particles, bacteria and saliva. It is easily remove by brushing of the tongue to reveal the underlying pink color of a healthy tongue. However, there are cases where coating of the >> Read More ...
There are a number of different conditions that can cause white lesions in the mouth. Some conditions like oral candidiasis (mouth thrush) are among the more common causes while others like leukoplakia and lichen planus are less often seen. Many people do not understand the differences between these conditions and despite >> Read More ...
It is the most commonly reported STD and two to three times more common than gonorrhea yet many people, both men and women, do not know that they have chlamydia. In fact as many as 8 out of 10 women and 5 out of 10 men may have no symptoms of chlamydia despite being infected. It can still be spread to partners and even >> Read More ...
If you have repeated bouts of indigestion and stomach pain, have gone through a battery of tests and its all come up clear yet your symptoms persist then you could have what is known as functional dyspepsia. it is a relatively common problem yet it is not widely known. The exact cause is still unknown and there is no known >> Read More ...
The confusion between the common cold and flu (seasonal influenza) is understandable as both present in a very similar manner, arise suddenly and resolve on its own within a few days. However, there are differences between these viral infections and with the concern about new and possibly more deadly strains of the flu, it >> Read More ...
What is a wart? A wart is a benign growth that protrudes from a surface. It can be classified as being genital or non-genital. Skin warts are non-genital warts that protrude from the surface of the skin. It is also known as common warts and it is caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV) that is often transmitted by touch. >> Read More ...
Pimples, sores and lumps under the arms are not uncommon as is itching which often occurs for no obvious reason. These lesions and symptoms may resolve on its own in many instances without any need for treatment. However, persistent pimples and sores, as well as painful lumps that are enlarging, are often a cause for >> Read More ...
