Diseases & Health Conditions

Allergies to foreign substances cause your immune system to produce IgE antibodies (named for the immunoglobulin E protein they are composed of) against them, triggering histamines and other chemicals to initiate allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose and congestion,…
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Cognitive therapy, also known as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), is a short-term psychotherapy used in treating many mental health disorders including anxiety, according to The American Institute for Cognitive Therapy. Unlike other forms of therapy such as psychodynamic therapy, cognitive therapy…
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Champix (varenicline)–which is marketed under the brand name Chantix in the United States–is a prescription medication indicated to help patients stop smoking cigarettes. This medication limits the effect of nicotine on the brain, which can help reduce nicotine cravings or…
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1. Therapy Is the Best Choice Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a serious mental illness characterized by pervasive instability in moods, interpersonal relationships, self-image and behavior, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. This disorder often disrupts family and…
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1. Maintain a Normal Weight The more you weigh, the more pressure you put on your large joints, such as the hips, knees and ankles. Constant pressure from excess body weight will eventually cause the cartilage in these joints to…
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Bipolar disorder is characterized by periods of intense depression that cycle into periods of mania or hypomania. Sufferers may also experience anxiety, insomnia and a variety of other symptoms. While the National Alliance on Mental Illness states that there is…
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The common cold is a viral infection of your upper respiratory tract—your nose and throat, reports Mayo Clinic. It spreads easily to children from person to person contact. The symptoms of the common cold usually last a couple of weeks….
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Bulimia nervosa, also known as bulimia, is an eating disorder characterized by eating, often in excessive amounts, followed by purging–a means of “un-eating” ingested food, usually with laxatives or induced vomiting. Many people with bulimia are ashamed of their behaviors…
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1. Exercise Each Day If you experience neck pain, walking may relax your muscles while increasing blood flow to the area, which may alleviate your pain. Swimming removes pressure from your neck while you exercise, any may treat your neck…
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Grover’s disease is a skin condition characterized by intensely itchy red spots on the chest and back, according to the Mayo Clinic. Doctors suspect Grover’s disease is caused by the blockage of sweat glands and the resulting retention of sweat…
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Crack cocaine is an illegal, highly addictive stimulant drug. This form of cocaine is supplied as a rock crystal that is heated in order to release crack cocaine vapors that users smoke, explains the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)….
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Histamines are chemicals made by the body during an allergic attack and cause congestion, runny nose, sneezing and itching. Antihistamines work by blocking the histamine action, causing a reduction in symptoms. Choosing the right antihistamine most appropriate for the symptoms…
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Overview Depression affects 8 percent of American adults each year and will be the second most common health issue by the year 2020, according to the PBS documentary “Depression: Out of the Shadows.” Most people associate depression with sadness, but…
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Tendinitis is a condition in which the tendon is inflamed or irritated, according to the Mayo Clinic. Tendons are thick cords that attach bones to muscles, allowing limbs to be moved when a muscle is flexed. Tendinitis causes the region…
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Dysfunction in sensory integration (DSI) impacts the brain’s ability to organize information from the sense organs — such as the skin and muscles — and use it to interact with the environment in a purposeful and rewarding way. Symptoms may…
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Congestive heart failure (CHF) happens when the heart is structurally damaged and not strong enough to pump blood to the tissues of the body. Caused by coronary artery disease, high blood pressure or cardiomyopathy, fluid accumulates and backs into the…
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1. Take Them to a Clinic Schizophrenia is a treatable disease, but generally it requires medication and close monitoring for schizophrenics to lead a normal life. People who tell you diseases such as this one can be cured with lifestyle…
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There are over 100 different types of HPV, or human papillomavirus, with more than 30 of them being sexually transmitted. Arthur Schoenstadt, MD, author of the eMedTV article “HPV in Men,” states that about 50 percent of sexually active men…
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When cancer attacks a part of the body, it does so by rapidly dividing abnormal cancerous cells. Chemotherapy, commonly referred to as “chemo,” treats cancer with drugs intended to destroy cancer cells, slow down their rapid proliferation and prevent them…
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Mood stabilizers are among the medications doctors prescribe to control and manage the symptoms of bipolar disorder. Before a medication receives approval as a mood stabilizer, it needs to meet certain criteria. It must either provide relief from sudden manic…
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When determining what type of therapy you need for depression, take into account your specific diagnosis, other mental health issues and your personality. You can also discuss different therapy options with a licensed mental health provider. If that person does…
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1. Choosing the Treatment Type for Laryngeal Cancer If you have been diagnosed with cancer of the larynx, you have several different treatment options. Your doctors will first analyze the type and location of your cancer and determine its size…
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Effexor is the trade name for the drug venlafaxine, the first member of the drug group called serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). These drugs prolong the activity of the neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain. The SNRIs were…
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Overview According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, more than 10 million people in the United States have osteoporosis and another 34 million are at risk of developing it. Thankfully, medications, lifestyle choices and alternative…
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Overview Depression refers to a group of illnesses that involve negative emotions such as sadness, loneliness, frustration, anxiety and purposelessness that negatively affect your life. Depression is common among adults, more so in women than in men. Regardless of the…
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Overview While there are no magical products that will completely get rid of a scar, there are natural treatments you can use to minimize the appearance of the scar and make it close to invisible. Essential oils can be used…
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Overview Barrett’s esophagus is a complication that can result from gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, a form of severe heartburn that damages the inner lining of the esophagus. It is not a common condition, but it can lead to esophageal…
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During asthma, a breathing disorder, airways become swollen, tight and irritated, which makes breathing difficult. Classic symptoms associated with asthma include wheezing as air moves through narrowed passages, a sensation of chest tightness and difficulty breathing or talking. Asthma may…
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A tapeworm is a parasitic organism that adheres to the lining of the intestines and lives off the host. Eating food or water with tapeworm eggs causes a tapeworm infestation. The tapeworm can live inside a body for up to…
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Acute sinusitis is commonly caused by a cold virus which doesn’t offer any cure except to use over-the-counter drugs to ease the symptoms, according to the Mayo Clinic. When a sinus infection is the result of bacteria, antibiotics are the…
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