How to take care of Belly Button Ring Infection: Symptoms & Treatment

Belly button piercing, also known as navel piercing, is quite a rage amongst youngsters. A lot of people in recent times, especially women, are getting their belly button pierced with cute, fun or flirty rings to beautify their looks and personality. However, many of them are completely unaware of the risks and dangers associated with this fashion trend. It can cause skin irritation and severe

Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy: Causes, Symptoms & Diagnosis

Munchausen Syndrome by proxy, also known as MSBP, is one type of mental illness that causes an individual to lie about disease in a person under his or her care. The syndrome is named after Baron von Munchausen - an 18th-century German dignitary known for telling strange stories about his travel experiences simply to seek attention. And the term ‘by proxy’ specifies that a person is simulating

Chronic Yeast Infection under arms: Causes & Treatment

Lots of people think that yeast infection affects only women. In reality, men are also susceptible to yeast infections. Women are more likely to develop yeast infections compared to men. The condition not only occurs in the genital regions but also on body parts that are damp and warm like your armpits, anus, under breasts, mouth, belly button, fingernails as well as between the toes. Yeast

Symptoms of Flesh Eating Disease

Flesh eating disease is also referred as necrotizing fasciitis, which means decaying skin. Actually, the flesh is not eaten but the skin starts dying as a result of the infection. It is a rapid progressive type of bacterial infection that destroys the skin, fat and underlying soft tissue that covers the muscle in a short time span (within 12 to 24 hours). The bacteria make the small blood

Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Symptoms & Treatment

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a rare genetic disease that affects the part of nervous system which control muscle movements of the body. The nerve cells, called motor neurons, links the nervous system and muscle fibres. Most of these neurons are situated in spinal cord because of which the disease is named as Spinal muscular atrophy. When brain sends message to contract or relax a muscle, the

Interesting Facts to know about Flu before it hit your Stomach

Gastric problem is termed as stomach flu. This problem initially hits the stomach but gradually attacks intestine also. Gastroenteritis causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal cramps. In short, it is the mother of all the diseases. If gastric problem is caused frequently then it is viral due to which it is named as Stomach Flu. Don’t connect it with influenza viruses as they are not

Know Symptoms of Huntington's Disease for Treatment

Huntington's disease is a genetic neurodegenerative disorder which causes progressive degeneration of the cells in areas of brain called the cerebral cortex and basal ganglia. The functions of these brain areas include control of movement, motivation, planning and personality. So, the progressive damage to these neural cells leads to changes in personality, and a progressive loss of movement &

What are Symptoms & Treatment of Stevens Johnson Syndrome?

Stevens Johnson syndrome is an uncommon but serious and life-threatening skin condition characterized by ulcerated grazes on the mucous membranes and skin. Stevens Johnson syndrome is also called as Erythema multiforme major. In this diffuse and severe disorder, mucous membranes and skin react severely to infection or a medication. This syndrome initiates with flu-like symptoms and followed by a

Symptoms of Cholesterol harming your Legs

PAD (Peripheral Artery Disease) is a common problem which develops slowly over time as well as has no symptoms for long period of time. Generally, PAD affects the legs and feet. People suffering from high cholesterol, diabetes, advanced age, high blood pressure or those who are inactive or smoke are at higher risk of developing this disease. In U.S., around 8 to 12 million people are suffering

Sjogren's Syndrome : Symptoms & Treatment

Sjogren's syndrome is a severe autoimmune disorder in which White blood cells (lymphocytes) attack and destroy the moisture-producing glands like tears and saliva producing glands, so the production of saliva and tears reduces. The name Sjogren's syndrome is given after a Swedish ophthalmologist, Dr.Henrik Sjögren, it was called "keratoconjunctivitis sicca" in the early 1900s. The main symptoms

How to Test Symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder?

Generally, Borderline Disorder Personality is spread throughout the pattern of instability. BPD is a mental illness during which a person has an unclear self-image, unstable moods and he or she is unable to maintain healthy, stable and close relationships with others. As there is not any definitive test, diagnosing borderline personality disorder (BPD) is somewhat complicated. To recognize

Home Remedy for Male Yeast Infection Treatment

Yeast infection is an unpleasant and irritating problem which can affect both men and women. Compared to men, it is more common in women. Most of men who are suffering from yeast infection are not aware that they have infection till the severe signs and symptoms starts. Male yeast infection is also recognized as male candidiasis condition. It is caused by invasion of fungus, Candida albicans. It

Grapes could be used for Alzheimer's Treatment

Alzheimer's disease is among the most prevalent type of dementia which affects about 465,000 people in Britain. A recent study found that eating grapes may help to prevent or treat Alzheimer's disease. Dr Giulio Maria Pasinetti is the lead researcher of the study. The study was carried out on mice by New York researchers and it was published in Journal of Alzheimer's Disease.



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Home Remedy For Pink Eye Conjunctivitis Treatment

Pink eye is an eye infection which is very common among babies, children and adults. Pink eye is also recognized as conjunctivitis. Pink eye is contagious (if it is caused by viral or bacterial infection) so it is common with younger children. It is an infection of the conjunctiva (white part of the eye) which keeps the eyelids and eyes moist. Pink eye is not harmful but uncomfortable and goes

Home Remedies of Lyme Disease for Natural Cures

Lyme disease is among the most difficult health problems to identify and treat. Late spring and summer is peak season for catching Lyme disease. Lyme disease is infectious disease which is spread through ticks. In North America and Europe it is the most prevalent tick-borne disease. Lyme disease is caused by 3 bacteria species which are the member of genus Borrelia. In U.S., Borrelia burgdorferi

Symptoms of Gestational Diabetes During Pregnancy

During pregnancy gestational diabetes is among the most prevalent health problems. Gestational diabetes happens only in pregnant women. Around 3 to 10% of pregnancies are affected by gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes is also recognized as gestational diabetes mellitus and GDM. It is temporary problem which goes away in a few weeks after child birth. 46 in every 1,000 women are affected

The Symptoms that indicate future Kidney Damage

Kidneys are small-sized and bean shaped organs of the body that filter the body's blood to eliminate waste and toxins through urine. Kidneys become incapable to properly process the waste of the body when they fail or damaged. Due to certain conditions in the body, kidney disease takes place and makes them ineffective to perform their vital functions such as blood pressure regulation, toxic waste

Warning Signs of Bipolar Disorder 2

Bipolar Disorder 2 occurs when person experience at least one major depressive episode as well as hypomanic episode. Depressive episodes take place frequently and they are more intense compared to manic episodes. Highest risk of suicide is associated with the sufferer of this condition. Sometimes Hypomania in Bipolar Disorder 2 can be considered as an elavation of mood at where mood may be

Symptoms & Treatment of Bipolar II Disorder

Bipolar disorder is also known as the manic-depressive disorder which causes mood swings, shifts in energy, behavior and thinking from highs of mania on one side to the lows of depression on other side. Bipolar II is one of the four types of Bipolar disorder. Bipolar II disorder can be described as the occurrence of one or more major depressive episodes along with at least one hypomanic episode.