Dementia has specific symptoms that when in combination, you especially need to pay attention to. But certain signs may be quite surprising as signs of the disease. Here's what you should look for.
Read MoreHepatitis B is an infection of the liver which is caused by the hepatitis B virus. Some people may experience acute hepatitis B while others may experience chronic hepatitis B. About 12 million Americans have been infected with hepatitis B. It is estimated that more than one million people are chronically infected, and up to 40,000 new people will become infected each year.
Read MoreDiverticulitis is a condition that occurs when the diverticula in the large intestine become inflamed or infected. Diverticula are small pouches that bulge outward in the large intestine, or colon. They develop in the lining of the digestive system. They usually do not cause any significant problems, however in some cases they can cause problems when they become inflamed or infected.
Read MorePersonality disorders: Personality disorders cause people to develop significantly abnormal personality traits that often cause the person to feel distressed. The distress is often a result of the personality disorder causing problems for that person relating to their social, personal, and professional lives. Examples include antisocial personality disorder, obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, and paranoid personality disorder.
Read MoreYou've got that burning feeling and it's no fun, we know. Urinary Tract Infections affect both men and women and also children and can be incredibly painful. Sometimes the kidneys are affected, resulting in a fever, vomiting, nausea and lower back pain. For women, UTIs can be a result of having sex as well. Here's what you need to know about the signs, treating and preventing UTIs.
Read MoreBladder outlet obstruction is a condition in which the bladder neck becomes obstructed as a result of an abnormality. This prevents the bladder neck from completely opening during urination. Bladder outlet obstruction is common among men over the age of 50. However, the condition can occur among men of any age, as well as women.
Read MoreAlzheimer's disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that gradually destroys a person’s memory, thinking ability, and other important mental functions. It is the most common cause of dementia in older adults. People often develop the condition around their mid-60s. With Alzheimer's disease, the brain cells degenerate and die. This causes a slow reduction in memory and mental function. Alzheimer's disease is currently listed as the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. It is estimated that about five million people in the United States have Alzheimer's disease.
Read MoreInterstitial cystitis is a chronic bladder condition that causes pain and pressure in the bladder as well as pelvic pain. The condition is also known as painful bladder syndrome. Women are most often affected by this condition, however, men can develop it too. Having interstitial cystitis is usually long-term and can negatively affect your quality of life. Unfortunately, there is no cure for the condition. But there are a number of treatment options to manage the condition and help relieve some of the symptoms.
Read MoreIrritable bowel syndrome, also known as IBS, is a common disorder that affects the colon, (aka large intestine). The condition causes a number of embarrassing and uncomfortable symptoms such as gas, constipation, cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, and diarrhea. Most people who are at risk for Irritable bowel syndrome usually begin to experience signs and symptoms before age 35. Women are more likely to suffer from irritable bowel syndrome than men are. Some people may only experience irritable bowel syndrome a few times in their life. However, some people may suffer from it for many years. It is estimated that about one in every five people in the United States suffers from has symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.
Read MoreAn anal abscess is a condition that occurs when there is a buildup of pus near the anus. They can be quite painful. The most common cause of anal abscesses is an infection that develops in the anal glands. The most common type of anal abscess is a perianal abscess, which looks like a swollen boil near the anus. These types of abscesses usually require treatment involving drainage and surgery. Treating the abscess this way often results in successful results. However, complications may arise. After draining an abscess, about fifty percent of patients develop a fistula.
Read MoreHematuria refers to the presence of blood in the urine. Two types of blood can exist in the urine, visible or invisible blood. Blood which can be seen in the urine is referred to as gross hematuria, while blood which can only be seen with a microscope is called microscopic hematuria. In hematuria, one or various parts of your urinary tract, which includes the kidneys, urethra and bladder, allow blood cells to leak into urine. While this symptom is not necessarily something to worry about, in some cases it does point to more serious conditions. Hematuria can have symptoms like pain, blood clots, red tinged urine, or you could be asymptomatic. Because the causes of hematuria vary so greatly, paying close attention to symptoms if they arise is key.
Read MoreTraveler's diarrhea affects about 10 million people a year, and is a digestive tract disorder that causes diarrhea, as the name suggests. Loose stools and abdominal cramps that are associated with diarrhea are not only uncomfortable and painful, but can cause dehydration that puts a traveler at serious health risk. Fortunately, most cases of traveler's diarrhea does develop into anything serious or life threatening and resolves within a few days.
Read MorePorphyria is a rare hereditary disease where hemoglobin in the blood is not metabolized properly. This causes a buildup of natural chemicals that produce porphyrin in your body, and at high levels this porphyrins can cause a wide array of issues in the body.
Read MorePriapism is a condition in which a man experiences a prolonged erection. This prolonged erection usually lasts for four hours or more. The condition is not caused by sexual stimulation or arousal. It is usually painful as well.
Read MorePick’s disease is a type of dementia. It is very rare, and it is irreversible. Pick’s disease may also be known as frontotemporal dementia, semantic dementia, or Arnold Pick's disease. It is believed that Pick’s disease accounts for up to fifteen percent of all dementia cases. This condition can cause severe personality changes.
Read MorePericarditis is inflammation of the pericardium, the membrane that surrounds the heart muscle. This swelling and irritation of the pericardium causes pain within the chest that is likened to that of a heart attack.
Read MoreHypoglycemia is a condition that causes an abnormally low level of blood sugar, or blood glucose. This is the body's main source of energy. People with diabetes get hypoglycemia when their bodies do not have enough sugar to use as energy. There are a number of things that can cause people to develop hypoglycemia. Some people may develop it as a result of their diet, exercise regimen, or as a result of being on certain medications. The symptoms of hypoglycemia usually begin when people’s blood sugar drops to 70 milligrams per deciliter or lower.
Read MoreOne of the most common sexually transmitted diseases is gonorrhea. The CDC estimates that there are 700,000 new cases of Gonorrhea each year. This STD is also known by the nickname the “clap”. By definition, an STD is a sexually transmitted disease, also known as an STI or sexually transmitted infection. These diseases, of which gonorrhea is grouped into, are spread via sexual contact from one partner to the next. This sexual contact can occur in many ways such as orally, vaginally, anally, or from hand to genital interaction.
Read MoreHepatitis A is a viral liver disease that can cause mild to severe illness. It is caused by the hepatitis A virus and causes inflammation of the liver which affects the liver’s ability to function. It is one of three of the most common types of hepatitis viruses: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. Hepatitis A is the mildest form of hepatitis.
Read MoreWe might take moving around with ease for granted, but the body has a lot of functions going on in the background just to help us get from point A to point B. one of these functions is that of circulation, where the blood circulates to and from the lungs, transporting nutrients, oxygen, carbon dioxide, hormones, and blood cells to and from the cells in the body. The function of circulation is to provide our body and its cells with nourishment, helping it work properly. Within the circulatory system, the arteries carry oxygenated blood from the heart and lungs to the rest of the body, while veins carry deoxygenated blood away from the body and back to the heart and lungs to get oxygenated.
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