Diseases & Health Conditions

The disease African trypanosomiasis is also referred to as sleeping sickness, according to the Centers for Disease Control. There are two forms of the disease, and you can catch either East African trypanosomiasis or West African trypanosomiasis if an infected…
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Worrying about your bills is normal. Feeling butterflies swarming in your stomach before speaking in front of a large crowd is expected. Both are signs of anxiety, a normal reaction to certain situations in life. When anxiety begins interfering with…
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Alcoholism, also called alcohol dependence, is a serious condition that negatively impacts a person’s relationships, vocation, schooling, health and overall functioning. Often the individual attempts to hide his use of alcohol in order to protect his increasing dependence on the…
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Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive, fatal disease affecting as many as 5.3 million Americans, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. It slowly robs a person of his memory as it destroys his brain cells, affecting his ability to work, socialize and…
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There are many causes of facial flushing, some which should receive medical attention and others that naturally occur and offer no harm. Facial flushing can be a simple reaction to diet, such as having eaten spicy food or taken in…
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According to the American Psychiatric Association, anxiety disorders impact anywhere from 1 to 8 percent of the population, depending on the specific type of disorder. Anxiety disorders can take multiple forms and include panic disorders, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorders, acute and…
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The tapeworm (taeniasis) is a parasite than can infect humans. It is typically acquired through eating meat (beef and pork) that is not well-cooked, notes MedlinePlus, a website of the National Institutes of Health. A cure for tapeworm is usually…
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Overview Osteomyelitis is one of the oldest diseases on record and as of 2010 affects two out of every 10,000 people, according to Joint-Pain-Forum.com. Osteomyelitis was very hard to control and treat until the development of antibiotics. The discovery of…
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Ocular herpes is the infection of the herpes simplex virus type 1 in the eye. The virus is associated with the oral herpes condition that causes cold sores on the lips, mouth and nasal areas. The infection is recurrent, and…
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Alcoholism can be caused by many factors. Some alcoholics may be influenced by only one cause. Others may develop drinking problems because of more than one underlying factor. The more the problem drinker continues to drink, the higher the risk…
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Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, affecting 5.3 million Americans, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. The condition has no cure and is a progressive brain disease affecting memory, critical thinking and activities of daily living. It is the…
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Overview Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML), a cancer of immature blood cells, often responds well to chemotherapy. Drugs such as cytarabine and daunorubicin target cancer cells and can cause remission in the first phase of AML treatment (induction therapy). Chemotherapy can…
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Worldwide, gastric cancer is the second leading cause of cancer related deaths according to the World Health Organization. There are certain risk factors that can cause an individual to contract the disease. Knowledge of these causes can help a patient…
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Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that affects members of both sexes, but is more common in women. One out of six adolescent females has a genital herpes infection, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention….
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Overview All marriages take consistent work and healthy communication to thrive, but when one partner suffers from attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), it takes even more work. The symptoms of ADHD, including distraction, inattention and impulsivity, can take a huge toll…
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Heartburn is a medical condition that arises when stomach acid abnormally flows backward into the esophagus–the long, narrow tube that connects the throat to the stomach. More than 50 million people in the United States experience frequent heartburn, a condition…
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Herpes simplex virus two, or HSV-2, is a sexually transmitted disease affecting one in five American adults, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Genital herpes affects both men and women. The disease is transmitted during sexual…
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With all of the miraculous advances in the field of modern medicine, the common cold remains without a cure. Your best defense against the common cold is to minimize your risk of catching a cold-causing virus with good prevention techniques….
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Alzheimer’s disease is a chronic and potentially fatal disease in which the brain loses its ability to function. According to MedlinePlus, some symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease include changes in personality, forgetting about current events, withdrawing from social contact and trouble…
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The phrase “flu-like symptoms” is a shorthand reference to a cluster of symptoms that typically occur with influenza, but present with another illness. Flu-like symptoms accompany a wide variety of infectious, autoimmune and other illnesses ranging from upper airway viruses…
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The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse describes acid reflux, or gastroesophageal reflux, as a condition in which stomach contents rise up into the esophagus. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may be diagnosed when symptoms are consistently experienced more than twice a…
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Smoking cigarettes can cause a variety of ailments to the lungs, heart and other vital organs. When you smoke, harmful chemicals enter the lungs and penetrate the blood, eventually causing destruction to surrounding tissue. According to the Centers for Disease…
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Overview A blackhead occurs when the sebaceous glands produce too much of an oily substance known as sebum, which can clog your pores. The sebum may oxidize when it’s exposed to the air, turning it black. A blackhead can rupture…
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Asperger’s Syndrome, a mild form of autism, can cause your child to be unyielding, inflexible, obsessed with certain actions and lagging behind in communication skills. When you receive an Asperger’s diagnosis, don’t allow it to make you feel upset, hopeless…
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome, commonly known as IBS, is a group of symptoms that affect the digestive system. Symptoms often include nausea, bloating and alternating constipation and diarrhea. Although stress and dietary factors are thought to play a role in IBS,…
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Overview Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disorder that is usually chronic. The intestines become inflamed, creating uncomfortable symptoms including abdominal pain, diarrhea, loss of appetite and malabsorption of essential nutrients, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC)….
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Bladder infections (also called urinary tract infections) can affect both male and females, young and old. It can cause symptoms like burning, urgency in urination, pain and even leakage of urine. This condition can usually be treated at home and…
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Overview In most cases, blushing is a totally normal response to extreme physical and emotional situations. The tell-tale feeling of heat in your cheeks, face and neck shows up as a pink or red flush on your skin. Though blushing…
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Schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder that significantly impairs a person’s functioning. To be considered schizophrenic, a person must have hallucinations and delusions. Examples of hallucinations are hearing voices or seeing things that others do not. Delusions are erroneous beliefs that…
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Overview A scar is the result of a healed injury to the skin. It has a different appearance from your normal skin due to the greater amount of collagen that your body uses when repairing the injury. A scar may…
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