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Chronic pain, tender to the touch on the body, fatigue, and sleep problems, are all symptoms of fibromyalgia. This syndrome affects the muscles and soft tissue of the body. The trouble with this condition is that there is no lab test for diagnosis, rather, the culmination of symptoms leads to the fibromyalgia conclusion for sufferers.This condition is frequently undetected and misdiagnosed for this...
6/4/2019 7:00:00 AM
Bed bugs are a class of insects that feed on human blood, usually at night time. They’re small, flat, wingless, and have a reddish-brown color. They’re about the size of an apple seed and when they bite, they can thrive on the blood for several months. Although more readily found in developing countries, bed bugs have been found in five-star hotels. These bugs come to life during the night and usually...
6/4/2019 7:00:00 AM
Most people at some point in their lives have been prescribed antibiotics by their doctors. This medicine helps fight against bacterial infections. They function to either kill bacteria or keep it from reproducing. For best results, one should continue the use of antibiotics until the cycle is complete, even if when feeling a bit better. This medication will not help and should not be used to treat...
5/16/2019 7:00:00 AM
The human body operates much like a furnace… it produces heat. Our body is working to keep us alive, and this generates heat. When a person runs cold, the body is trying to communicate that something in the production line isn’t right. Typically, body temperature ranges from 97 F to 99 F for adults, while children have a higher body temperature ranging from 97.9 F to 100.4 F. Everyone’s body temperature...
5/14/2019 7:00:00 AM
Hair loss can be embarrassing, concerning, and can even be a sign of a health problem. Hair might start to show up on your pillow, more of it is in the hairbrush, in the shower drain, and in some cases small bald spots have become noticeable.A possible cause of this excess hair loss could be from a condition called alopecia areata, which is an autoimmune disorder. This type of hair loss can also be...
5/14/2019 7:00:00 AM
Body mass index is a measure of body fat that is based upon an individual’s weight and height. Since BMI measures body fatness, it can indicate health problems associated with weight. This is not a direct measure of body fatness but has been shown to have similar results to those indicated by skinfold measurements, bioelectrical impedance, and underwater weighing.Since the 1970s, the prevalence of...
5/7/2019 7:00:00 AM
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a type of developmental disability that affects people in different ways. A person with autism will communicate, interact, and behave differently. There is not a single cause or single type of symptom which makes this disability unique to each person. Symptoms also appear differently and can start as early as in the first few months of life or can start in early childhood....
4/11/2019 7:00:00 AM
We all hear of this cancer treatment, but what exactly does the process of chemotherapy entail? Simply put, it is a way to kill cancer cells with drugs. Cancer cells grow and divide very quickly, so treatment is a race against this spreading. Chemotherapy specifically targets the cells that do spread quickly. “Chemo” can work throughout the entire body, which is different from radiation or surgeries...
4/11/2019 7:00:00 AM
A hernia can occur when an organ, or possibly fatty tissue, finds its way into your fascia (the surrounding area of a muscle). They are most common in the abdomen but can also occur in the groin, thigh, or belly button. There are 5 common types of hernias. Hiatal: This is when a hernia affects the upper stomach. It squeezes its way through the hiatus which is an opening in your diaphragm where the...
4/11/2019 7:00:00 AM
Swollen veins near the rectum and anus are called hemorrhoids. The walls of the blood vessels have been stretched so thin that the veins start to bulge, become swollen, and cause irritation. This uncomfortable feeling is especially prevalent when you poop and can cause rectal bleeding. In most cases, hemorrhoids do go away on their own, however for those that persist, seeking a doctor’s help is certainly...
4/11/2019 7:00:00 AM
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