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…
Head lice is a parasite that lives on human hair and feeds on blood. Two of the most common signs of lice infestation are itching on the head and red bumps on the scalp. Although lice infestations can occur in anyone, children in the age group of three to 14 are more susceptible. It is…
Glossy, thick and beautiful hair was a sign of good health and can increase confidence, so people in general and women in particular have always paid a lot of interest to their hair care. It is normal to lose 50 to 100 hairs every day as a normal part of the renewal process of the…
Cholesterol is a natural byproduct of the liver and a necessary component of good health. Our body needs cholesterol for simple cell functions, however an excess of cholesterol can be quite harmful to the health of your heart. High cholesterol usually has no symptoms. A blood test is the only way to detect high cholesterol….
Nausea is a non-specific symptom, which means that it has many possible causes. It can be caused for many reasons including motion sickness, dizziness, migraine, fainting, side effects of medications, gastroenteritis (stomach infection) or food poisoning. Many times, women also suffer from nausea during the early stages of pregnancy. For nausea, both mild and severe,…
Hives also called as urticaria is a kind of skin rash notable for pale red, raised, itchy bumps, each one characteristically lasts no longer than six to 12 hours. Hives are common, affecting between 10 and 20 percent of people at some point in their lives, and typically is not associated with long-term or serious…