If you have toenail fungus, you may have seen advertisements for laser treatment of this nail infection. Unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation and confusing claims being made about these treatments. This article should help you determine if it is worth it for you to consider laser treatment of your fungal toenails. There are…
DetailsSprained ankles are very common and repeated sprains can lead to a swollen, painful ankle, problems walking on rough ground and the risk of re-injury. The physiotherapist begins with asking: How did the injury occur? Was there a high level of force involved? What happened afterwards – could the patient walk or did they go…
DetailsGlomerulonephritis (glo-mer-u-lo-nuh-FRI-tis) is a type of kidney disease. It is caused by inflammation of the internal kidney structures (glomeruli). Also called glomerular disease, glomerulonephritis can be acute, referring to a sudden attack of inflammation, or chronic, which comes on gradually. Kidney disease of diabetes, IgA nephropathy, and lupus nephritis are some types of glomerulonephritis. IT…
DetailsChronic Pancreatitis Treatment In India Overview About chronic pancreatitis Your pancreas is a 15 centimetres (six inches) long organ which is part of your digestive system. It’s found just in front of your spine (back bone), behind your stomach, at the level where the two sides of your rib cage join together. It’s connected to…
DetailsThe action of testosterone can be in ways both beneficial and detrimental to the body. On the plus side, this hormone has a direct impact on the growth of muscle tissues, the production of red blood cells and overall well being of the organism. But it may also negatively effect the production of skin oils,…
DetailsOnce it makes contact with the sinuses, it can stick around for months or years until an effective treatment has been administered. Some of the symptoms to watch out for are headaches, chronic nasal congestion, pain and pressure in the infected sinuses. Sinus fungus can be classified as invasive or non-invasive. Invasive sinus fungi, although…
DetailsAin’t you deciding you to be a parent – a mother of lovely and miraculously blessed and beautiful kids? You along with your spouse have the power to complete your family. What if your preliminary scan shows that you cannot become a mother – your spouse father and your in-laws grands? What if a miscarriage…
DetailsHaving a cyst on ovary produces very vague signs of illness or problems, unless of course you are fortunate (?) enough to have the stabbing pain in your abdomen or pelvis, (ovary pain) which can sometimes be a meaningful sign that it is time to give your gynecologist a call and schedule a pelvic examination.…
DetailsThrush is a yeast infection, also called Candida or Candidiasis. But although thrush should actually only pertain to oral yeast infection, it is used a lot nowadays to describe a vaginal yeast infection too. So I’ve used it in that context here. And, although oral thrush can also appear in young babies, I’ve limited myself…
DetailsHepatitis, more particularly Hepatitis C, has been associated with the decline or worsening of the oral health condition of patients infected with the diseases. As such, these patients experience problems not just pertaining to the health of their teeth and mouth, but also with their quality of life as manifested by their reluctance to interact…
DetailsA cirrhosis diet is about more than just the kinds of foods you eat or don’t eat.Now, your doctor probably already has you taking some medications, but those really only treat the symptoms. That’s why the following three herbal medicines are so important to understand. Because they actually treat the cause, and not just the…
DetailsKidney stones (also known as renal calculi) are a common but notoriously painful condition. Kidney stone treatment may be accomplished in several different ways, ranging from the stones passing through the system without any aid to open surgery. It is possible for kidney stones to dissolve, but this is very rare. Some of the most…
DetailsRecently, gout has inundated the business and health news. The big stories are about US Federal Drug Administration’s approvals of new uric acid lowering drugs for gout and hyperuricemia. Scientists at John Hopkins University also made the news claiming to have found the “gout gene.” Population studies indicate that there is an alarming worldwide increase…
DetailsThe symptoms of duodenal ulcers include heartburn, stomach pain relieved by eating or taking antacids, weight gain, and a burning sensation at the back of the throat. The patient is most likely to feel discomfort two to four hours after meals, or after having citrus juice, coffee, or aspirin. About fifty percent of patients with…
DetailsIf one has a digestive problem and there is no acidity involved, it is useless to treat oneself with an anti-acid, as there is no need to suppress acidity. There are a number of natural ingredients which provide relief from digestive problems by treating the underlying causes. Digestive enzymes, like Bromelain and Papaya provide relief…
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