Diseases & Health Conditions

Cocaine is an addictive stimulant drug that is commonly abused in the society. It can be used in several ways, through inhalation into the lungs, by snorting or by injecting into the body. All these forms can produce a reaction,…
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Constipation involves hard or infrequent passage of stool. It’s a common condition for young children, and, according to the Nemours foundation, can stem from a number of causes, including stress, diet changes and medications. Most often constipation can be easily…
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Anxiety is often a normal and healthy reaction to every day stress. It can help someone to focus on a test or get out of a dangerous situation. In some cases, however, people are plagued with anxious thoughts and feelings…
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Overview Osteoarthritis is a type of arthritis that usually afflicts one joint in the body. According to Dr. Frederick Hatfield, president of the International Sports Sciences Association, exercise helps to keep the joints in good working order, relieves pain and…
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a potentially disabling mental disorder characterized by recurring unwanted thoughts and compulsive behaviors. A person with OCD realizes the obsessive thoughts are irrational, but he cannot stop them. The obsessions, usually disturbing and depressing, cause anxiety….
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Down syndrome, a congenital chromosomal disorder that causes physical anomalies and developmental delays, affects approximately 1 in 700 to 800 people, the Mayo Clinic reports. People with Down syndrome have an extra copy of chromosome number 21. Tests to predict…
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Chest tightness, difficulty breathing, persistent cough, increased sputum production and wheezing can indicate COPD exacerbation as a result of respiratory infection, allergens, pollution, the flu or pneumonia. According to the American Thoracic Society, respiratory infections cause 75 percent of the…
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Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder that primarily affects young women who believe they are overweight and feel the need to control their eating. But it can also affect men. It is a psychological condition that distorts body image, causing…
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The American Heart Association defines a stroke as the obstructed blood flow to one side of the brain which controls the bodily functions on the opposite side. Stroke can result in paralysis, vision problems, behavioral changes, memory deficits, speech impairments,…
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Heart disease remains the leading cause of death among men, according to MedlinePlus. Heart disease can also be called coronary heart disease (CHD) or coronary artery disease (CAD). Men older than 40 years of age have a high risk of…
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Irritable bowel syndrome refers to a disorder affecting the large intestine. The Mayo Clinic says that irritable bowel syndrome symptoms include bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation and mucus in the stool. Left untreated, irritable bowel syndrome can lead to missing work…
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Schizophrenia is a medical term used to describe a group of severe brain disorders that affect mental and emotional responses. Previously healthy patients who develop sudden symptoms of schizophrenia over a short period of time may be diagnosed with acute…
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Overview Inflammatory breast cancer, or IBC, is a rare type of breast cancer that arises in the lymph vessels of the breast. It can occur in both men and women, and does not have a lump as a symptom of…
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According to Terence Davidson, M.D., in the “Handbook of Nasal Diseases,” allergies affect nearly 40 percent of Americans. Described further as inflammation of the lining of the nose, resultant symptoms include congestion, sneezing and itchy and watery eyes, nose and,…
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Colon cancer is a chronic and potentially life-threatening disease in which colon cancer cells grow at a very rapid pace. The Mayo Clinic says that colon cancer signs include rectal bleeding, bloody stool, fatigue, weakness and unexplained weight loss. The…
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Tension headaches produce dull pain or pressure, tightness around the head, pain around the head or pain that expands to the temples, scalp or back of the neck, according to the National Institutes of Health. Muscle tightness, which often stems…
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The generically named medication beclomethasone dipropionate is sold in the United States under the brand name Qvar. Doctors may prescribe beclomethasone dipropionate to help prevent the occurrence of asthmatic attacks. The medicine is an orally inhaled corticosteroid that is administered…
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Amirol (amitriptyline) is a tricyclic antidepressant prescription medication used to alleviate symptoms associated with depression. This medication works by elevating the levels of specific mood-balancing chemicals within the brain. Amirol is not currently marketed within the United States, explains Drugs.com,…
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Overview Paradoxical breathing is seen when inhalation results in a decreasing, or asymmetrical, chest movement rather than a normal chest expansion. This causes poor ventilation of the lungs, carbon dioxide buildup and oxygen depletion in the blood. Certain kinds of…
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Characterized by a chronic inflammation of the intestinal tract, Crohn’s disease most often occurs at the end of the small intestine near the colon, states John’s Hopkins’ “Complete Home Guide to Symptoms and Remedies.” Symptoms of Crohn’s disease such as…
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When a woman receives a breast cancer diagnosis, a variety of treatment options are available to her. Surgery is typically the first treatment doctors turn to, and many types of surgery exist. The type of surgery the doctor performs depends…
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Lyme disease is an inflammatory disease caused by infection with the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi. The bacteria that cause the disease are transmitted to humans through a bite by the black-legged tick, commonly called a deer tick. According to the American…
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Cow’s milk is a primary source of dairy in the United States, and it is the No. 1 food allergy in infants, according to the United Kingdom Dairy Council. However, cow’s milk is dissimilar from human milk in protein and…
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Depression is one of the most common mental health problems affecting people of all ages and backgrounds. According to the American Psychiatric Association, up to 25 percent of the population will suffer from a depressive disorder at some point over…
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Chronic heart disease, the number one killer in the United States, is responsible for more than 40 percent of all deaths, according to the Mayo Clinic. Chronic heart disease, or cardiovascular disease, describes a wide array of diseases that affect…
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S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine, better known as SAMe, is used for a variety of health concerns. These include depression, osteoarthritis, premenstrual and musculoskeletal disorders, psychiatric illnesses, liver concerns and infertility, according to the Mayo Clinic. SAMe has proven well-tolerated in most clinical trials,…
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Overview In a nephrectomy, all or part of a kidney is removed due to cancer, disease or injury. Among other things, a modified diet is important in postoperative care. Blood pressure, electrolytes and fluid balance are monitored in the hospital…
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When bacteria abnormally enter the bladder, a medical condition called a urinary tract infection—or UTI—can develop. This common infection can affect persons of any age, but occurs most frequently in sexually active women, explains Family Doctor, a medical information website…
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The term chemotherapy refers to the use of drugs that kill cancer cells in the treatment of different types of cancer, according to the Macmillan Cancer Support website. Doctors have more than 50 chemotherapy drugs available to them as they…
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Overview The human papillomavirus is a viral infection that can affect both men and women. This virus can lead to the formation of genital warts as well as a predisposition to develop certain kinds of cancer. At the forefront of…
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