Psoriasis is a long lasting disease characterized by patches of abnormal skin. These skin patches are typically red, itchy, and scaly. It can occur on any part of the body, however the most commonly affected areas are the knees, scalp, elbows, knuckles, lower back and sacral areas. It isn’t contagious, though it looks like it…
Ginger, also known as Zingiber Officinale, is inaccurately referred to as “ginger root”. Due to the various health benefits of ginger, it is widely used as a spice or a medicine. Ginger has anti-nausea, anti-spasmodic, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antibacterial, antiviral and antitussive properties that is highly effective for treating a number of health problems. Modern…
Fibromyalgia is also known as “Fibrositis” or “Fibromyositis”, it is a chronic inflammatory disorder, characterized by muscle pain, joint pain and fatigue. Further, fibromyalgia may result in memory loss, inability to concentrate and depression. Most people with fibromyalgia also have an associated sleep disorder known as alpha-EEG anomaly. There are a lot of factors that…
Scabies, also known colloquially as the seven-year itch, is a contagious skin infection commonly seen in children and young adults. Scabies is caused by a tiny mite called Sarcoptes scabiei, they burrow under the skin to lay their eggs, and they create bacterial infections in the process. The characteristic symptoms of a scabies infection include…
Varicose veins are swollen and twisted veins in a person’s legs that are easily discernible under the surface of the skin, usually dark blue in appearance, and are often accompanied by itchiness, swelling in the feet and ankles, and leg pain. Varicose veins are more common in women than in men, and are linked with…
Gastritis is inflammation of the lining of the stomach. Common causes are prolonged use of certain medicines like aspirin or a bacterial infection of the stomach. In addition, vitamin B12 deficiency or an unhealthy eating habits can also cause gastritis. In many cases gastritis may be asymptomatic. However, the most common symptoms are nausea, vomiting,…
There are different types of congestion that you can suffer from, the most common type being nasal congestion. It is also known as nasal blockage, nasal obstruction, blocked nose, stuffy nose, or plugged nose. Nasal congestion occurs when there is swelling of the tissues and blood vessels in the nasal passage. This results in a…
Pneumonia, inflammation of the lungs that can be caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa and other microorganisms. Some major symptoms of pneumonia include fever and cough, diarrhea, vomiting, chest pain, difficulty in breathing, tiredness and feeling cold. In most cases, it occurs as a mild condition and clears up in two to three weeks. However,…
Tinnitus itself is a kind of symptom signaling some disturbance in the auditory system. It is typically characterized as a sizzling, ringing in the ears. In some patients, it takes the form of a electric buzzing, whistling or hissing. Tinnitus is not a disease, but a condition that can result from a wide range of…
An allergy is a hypersensitivity disorder of the immune system. While allergies don’t necessarily rank for the deadliest or even the most serious of health problems, they can be quite a nuisance. Common symptoms of allergies are runny nose, nasal congestion, itchiness, redness in the eyes, eczema, hives, or sore throat. Some allergies are severe…