Diseases & Health Conditions

Separation anxiety is a normal part of childhood and parenting. When your child realizes that you exist even when he can’t see you, he might start to get upset, throw tantrums or cry when you leave him. For many parents,…
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Cancer that starts in the kidney tissue is called kidney, or renal cancer. The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs that help our bodies excrete extra water, salt and waste products through urine, as well as help filter blood and ensure…
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OCD, or obsessive-compulsive disorder, and ADD, more commonly called ADHD or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, share some common qualities such as compulsive behavior that the patient is unable to stop. As with adults, antidepressants are commonly used for children diagnosed…
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1. Recognize What Role the Internet Is Playing in Your Life The Internet fills a variety of roles for different people. For example, it can be a substitute for face-to-face socialization for people who are shy. Chatting anonymously in chat…
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1. Use Rhus Tox The rhus tox homeopathic remedy may be appropriate to treat a certain class of fibromyalgia symptoms. This remedy may work for fibromyalgia patients who have restlessness, feelings of apprehension (particularly at night), a heavy feeling in…
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) results when stomach acid frequently comes in contact with the esophagus, which is the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. It occurs when the esophageal sphincter relaxes more regularly than it should and allows…
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United States and the second most common cause of death from cancer after lung cancer. Though much less common than…
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If you experience back pain, as many Americans do, it is possible that you will also experience leg pain. This pain is a referred pain which is often due to the sciatic nerve. The term for this back and leg…
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Breast cancer is classified according to where the cancer originates. The Mayo Clinic explains that breast cancer can start in the ducts of the breast, the milk-producing lobules of the breast or, sometimes, the connective tissue that is in between…
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1. Quit Smoking Tobacco use, particularly cigarette smoking, can damage your veins and arteries. Since gangrene can result when blood flow to the site of tissue trauma is restricted, you’re considered to be at greater risk if you smoke. 2….
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1. First, Ensure Your Safety Violence is often an element in an addictive relationship. If this is the case, or if you have any concerns that your partner may become violent when you try to leave, take steps to ensure…
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Overview People who have asthma have airways that become narrow and inflamed. Symptoms of an asthma attack include wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath and tightness in the chest. According to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, more than 22…
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Marijuana addiction treatment can be done on an inpatient or outpatient basis. Inpatient care offers time away from the substance while skills are being built in order to face the temptations of abstinence from the drug. Outpatient treatments offer the…
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Arthritis is a disease that leads to pain and destruction of the joints. There are several forms of arthritis including gout, osteoarthritis and autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. While medications like Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) and opiates can…
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A number dermatological treatments and procedures can minimize scars, though it isn’t possible to completely remove them, as the New York Presbyterian Hospital (NYPH) points out. Discuss your options with a dermatologist. The appropriate solutions for removing scars depends on…
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1. Cognitive Therapy Curbs the Obsessions Cognitive behavior therapy plays a major role in treating Asperger’s syndrome in adults. It is most useful in helping people with Asperger’s to relax and broaden their horizons beyond their usual focused interests and…
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Breast cancer is a malignant tumor that usually forms in the milk ducts, or in the milk-producing glands of the breast. It is almost exclusively found in women, but men can get breast cancer, too. Breast cancer is the second…
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Overview Migraine headaches are not normal headaches that go away after taking an over-the-counter pain reliever. Migraines are more intense, with symptoms that affect not only the head but other areas of the body, as well. Migraine symptoms are not…
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Multiple sclerosis, or MS, affects about 250,000 to 350,000 Americans, according to Arthur Schoenstadt, M.D., author of the eMedTV article “Multiple Sclerosis Statistics.” MS is a neurodegenerative disease in which the myelin sheath, the covering of the neuron’s axon, is…
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Diagnosing the cause of chronic constipation is the first step in creating a treatment plan to deal with the discomfort. Experts at the Mayo Clinic explain that medication, pain management, modifying habits and surgery are typical treatment options for chronic…
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Histamine is a substance that naturally occurs in the body and is involved in stress and allergic reactions. Histamine is also present in various foods and can cause diarrhea, headache, asthma, hypotension, an irregular heartbeat, hives, itchy skin, runny nose,…
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Different signs during the stages of alcoholism may vary among individuals. Some alcoholics may reach the later stages sooner than others. But advancement of the disease is usually considered to be early, middle and later stages. The alcoholic stands a…
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Once a mental health professional narrows down a child or teen’s diagnosis to depression, he has to determine the type of depression. Children and teens develop depression because of biological issues, such as abnormal levels of neurotransmitters and a family…
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Bactrim, an antibacterial combination drug, is prescribed for the treatment of certain urinary tract infections, severe middle ear infections in children, long-lasting or frequently recurring bronchitis in adults that has increased in seriousness, inflammation of the intestine due to a…
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Hypoxemia, or low-blood oxygen, also called hypoxia, can result from illnesses, injuries or diseases. Supplemental oxygen typically corrects the problem and medication prevents susceptibility in patients with chronic conditions. Treatments for some causes of hypoxemia also warrant lobe or lung…
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Human immune deficiency virus (HIV), the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) continues to pose a challenge for treatment. According to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAD), there are more than 1 million people living…
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For some, rheumatoid arthritis symptoms are mild and do not significantly interfere with everyday activities. For others, the disease can be disabling. As with many medical conditions, the earlier it is diagnosed and treatment is started the better. Early diagnosis…
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Millions of Americans suffer from anxiety disorders each year, often in conjunction with other conditions such as alcohol abuse. The National Institute of Mental Health defines anxiety disorder as a state of uncertainty and fearfulness that persists for a minimum…
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Cigarette smoke is a dangerous substance that contains many chemicals that are harmful to your heart, lungs and other vital organs. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each year, it is estimated that nearly 443,000 premature…
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There are a range of early symptoms of alcoholism. This disease is quite common in the United States. In America, 17.6 million people drink an excess of alcohol or are dependent on alcohol; this is 1 in 12 adults, notes…
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