DIVERTICULITIS Diverticulitis is a gastrointestinal disease that is characterized by inflammation or infection of small, bulging pouches that develop along the wall of the intestine. The small, bulging pouches are called diverticula and are found often in the lower part of the colon (large intestine). However, they can develop anywhere on the digestive tract. Diverticula …
CUSHING’S SYNDROME Cushing’s syndrome is a rare condition that occurs when the body is exposed to high levels of the hormone cortisol over a long period of time. Cortisol which is produced in the adrenal glands, two small glands on top of the kidney, plays a variety of role in the body. It is sometimes …
CRADLE CAP Cradle cap is a greasy, patchy, yellowish scaly rash that appears on the scalp of young infants. The condition is usually common, not painful or itchy and does not cause the infant any discomfort. Cradle cap shows up most often within the first three months of life and usually resolves on its own …
CERVICAL CANCER Cervical cancer is a type of cancer arising from the cervix. The cervix is the lower end of the uterus that connects to the vagina. The cervix has two different part and each part contain two different types of cells. The outer surface of the cervix (exocervix) is covered with squamous cell and …
12 Ways to Stop a Panic Attack Panic attacks are sudden, intense surges of fear, panic, or anxiety. They are overwhelming, and they have physical as well as emotional symptoms. If you have a panic attack, you might find you have difficulty breathing, you sweat profusely and tremble, and you may feel your heart pounding. …
What is congested skin and how to treat it? Congested skin is not a clinical assessment, meaning the term is used to describe a variety of ailments. It is typically used to describe skin that feels rough and bumpy, and while there is not a standardized definition, dermatologists should understand what congested skin means. Congested …
What does it mean to be androsexual? The concept of androsexuality may be new to people, but the identity certainly isn’t. In a nutshell, an androsexual is someone who is sexually attracted to men, males, or those who identify on the masculine spectrum, regardless of whether they were assigned male at birth. (“Andro” is the …
IBD diet: What to eat, avoid and more The goals of treatment for inflammatory bowel syndrome are to improve inflammation and, ideally, get rid of it altogether. Once the inflammation is under control, the other digestive issues go away too. You may have heard about anti-inflammatory diets or anti-inflammatory foods. A good IBD diet is …
Can Irritate Skin Conditions Our skin needs to breathe, but when we don tight-fitting clothes, we invite the fabric to rub against our skin which can cause skin inflammation. This is especially problematic for anyone who suffers from sensitive skin or conditions like eczema, psoriasis, or is prone to rashes because of certain sensitivities. Having …
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BOLUTISM An uncommon, but potentially very serious illness, a type of food poisoning, that produces paralysis of muscles via a nerve toxin called botulinum toxin (“botox”) that is manufactured by bacteria named Clostridium botulinum. There are various types of botulism, including: Food-borne botulism — from eating food that contains the botulinum toxin. Wound botulism — …
