Scalp psoriasis affects around half of all people who have psoriasis. For some people, it extends beyond the scalp and may also be present on the back of the neck, on the forehead, or by the ears. Scalp psoriasis can be the only form of psoriasis present, but it is more common for other areas on the body, like the knees and elbows, to be affected as well.
22 Aug
Posted by Lois Arvin Walker as Depression
Many people wish to have a natural treatment for panic episode Problems. For a few years, drugs and support have been the only panic fit cure available for sufferers. But now there are a selection of remedies available right from your house. After discussing risk factors, causes, and diagnosis with a medical professional, you can consider working some of these natural systems into your life.
It goes without saying, after your diagnosed HIV positive, dating can be a daunting and frightening experience. It doesn’t have to be. Remember that there is much more to you than solely HIV. Don’t allow your status rob you of your self-esteem or your values. You don’t have to settle for being by yourself because no one will desire you, and you don’t have to settle for the wrong person. Here are a few beneficial tips for a “positive” HIV positive dating experience!
Many people with diabetes may wonder what foods should i avoid if i am diabetic. No foods need to be totally avoided. However, some foods can cause spikes in blood glucose levels.
21 Aug
Posted by Lizzie S Joyner as Diseases and Conditions
When an individual suffers from hip arthritis, she or he will, under most circumstances, have a condition known as osteoarthritis which a particularly common form of hip arthritis, and which is often sometimes called wear-and-tear arthritis and even degenerative joint illness. This form of hip arthritis is distinguished by steady damage to the cartilage of an individual’s joints and when the cartilage that protects the joints becomes worn out due to such a kind of arthritis, the bones become exposed in the person’s joints leading to a great amount of trouble.
TIA, also known as a mini stroke, occurs when there has been temporary blockage of blood flow in the brain due to a thrombus. In a TIA, the body releases its own small amount of tPA and quickly dissolves the clot. This accounts for the temporary symptoms that incur and cause no damage to brain tissues. The TIA is a warning sign of an impending stoke, and medical help should be sought immediately. Mini strokes happen only in ischemic episodes. Ischemic and hemorrhagic are complete opposites of each other but have the same symptoms and inclinations.
- Influenza…how is it spread? - What is Swine Flu? - What is Pandemic Influenza? - How to protect yourself and family - Recognizing and measuring Influenza (children and fevers) - Taking a temperature (oral, armpit, ear) - Treating Influenza symptoms (children, adults, and seniors) - Family preparation (education, planning, supplies)
Anger is a social issue which seems to be revealing great concern among many people nowadays. Perhaps that is because it is an issue which can affects all generations, races, communities. In deed, anger has the potential to touch anybody without prejudice.
25 Jun
Posted by Dr Ron Haberstein as Diseases and Conditions
- Influenza…how is it spread? - What is Swine Flu? - What is Pandemic Influenza? - How to protect yourself and family - Recognizing and measuring Influenza (children and fevers) - Taking a temperature (oral, armpit, ear) - Treating Influenza symptoms (children, adults, and seniors) - Family preparation (education, planning, supplies)
INTRODUCTION: Approximately 15,280 women die every year in the United States from ovarian cancer. Despite this, the 5-year survival rate for ovarian cancer has improved significantly in the last 30 years. The prognosis of ovarian cancer is closely related to the stage at diagnosis. No approved screening method is available for ovarian cancer.
24 Jun
Posted by Richard H Ealom as Diseases and Conditions
INTRODUCTION: Menopause is the point in a woman’s life when menstruation ceases permanently, signifying the end of her ability to have children and is diagnosed when a woman has gone without a period for twelve consecutive months. It is considered premature if it occurs prior to the age of 40, or artificial if radiation exposure, chemotherapeutic drugs, or surgery induces it. Menopause is something that happens to all women as they grow older.
INTRODUCTION: An excessive sweating condition is often caused by a disorder of over-active sweat glands like the thoracic gland and creates a lot of inferiority complexes, thus leading people to avoid facing the public and in turn lowering their morale and spirits. It could also be a sign of menopause.
24 Jun
Posted by Richard H Ealom as Diseases and Conditions
INTRODUCTION: Herpes is a very common infection caused by two different but closely related viruses. Simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and Simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). It infects the nervous system, altering the DNA of the nerve cells supplying the skin through which it entered. It may also play a role in the spread of HIV, the virus that is said to produce AIDS. The virus is spread by touching, kissing, and sexual intimacy, including vaginal, anal, and oral sex. It is most contagious when sores are open and “weeping” until the scabs heal and fall off. Herpes is estimated to affect as many as 80 million Americans.
24 Jun
Posted by Richard Ealom as Diseases and Conditions
INTRODUCTION: Psoriasis [pronounced sore-EYE-ah-sis] is a noncontagious, lifelong disease of the skin and affects both sexes equally and can happen at any age, although it most commonly seen for the first time between the ages of 15 and 35 years. It is probably one of the longest known diseases of humans and simultaneously one of the least understood and is usually graded as mild (affecting less than 3% of the body), moderate (affecting 3-10% of the body) or severe.
INTRODUCTION: Arthritis is defined as the presence of swelling, the presence of effusion (The escape of fluid into another part), or the presence of 2 or more of the following signs: limited range of motion (ROM), tenderness, pain on motion, or joint warmth. It is a chronic disease that will be with you for a long time and possibly for the rest of your life and is diagnosed through a careful evaluation of symptoms and a physical examination.
Lung cancer can be very terrifying for everyone. Many people who have lung cancer want to find out their lung cancer prognosis. Understanding the prognosis can help people to understand their therapy, and how they can deal with their diagnosis.
Bipolar medication is required on a consistent basis and is usually part of a lifelong treatment of the disorder. There is no cure for bipolar, so medication is the best chance for keeping symptoms at bay.
Medical doctors and health practitioners realize the important of good colon health. As toxins enter the body, they are collected within the walls of the large intestine. Over time, these toxins enter the bloodstream and become lodged in major bodily organs.
24 Jun
Posted by Richard H Ealom as Diseases and Conditions
INTRODUCTION: Migraine is a disease, a headache is only a symptom. These headaches, with nausea and vomiting, normally start in childhood and tend to becomes less severe and frequent with age. They can happen any time of the day, though they often begins in the A.M.. The pain is caused by vasodilation in the cranial blood vessels (expansion of the blood vessels), while Headache pain is produced by vasoconstriction (narrowing of the blood vessels). The disease characteristics can include: Pain often on one side of the head with a pulsating or throbbing feeling, Moderate to intense pain affecting daily activities, Nausea or vomiting, Sensitivity to light or sound.