Pneumonia is an infection of one or both lungs which is usually caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. Currently over three million people develop pneumonia every year in the United States. Over half a million are admitted to a hospital for treatment. Although most people …
Phlebitis (fle-BYE-tis) means inflammation of a vein. Thrombophlebitis is the term used when a blood clot in the vein causes inflammation. Thrombophlebitis usually occurs in leg veins, but it may occur in an arm. The thrombus (clot) in the vein causes pain and irritation and …
Peritonitis is due to a infection that usually spreads from organs within the abdomen. A inflammation may cause the entire peritoneum to be come paralyzed. Peritonitis is a medical emergency in which the muscles within the walls of the intestine become paralyzed and the forward …
Pain we all know it to be the word associated with hurt. When you fall off a bike or bump your toe into the couch we think of pain instantly. What is pain? Why does it hurt? These are all areas we plan on touching …
Myocardial Infarction are more commonly known as a heart attack, is the death of the heart from either a sudden blockage of the Coronary Artery. The heart’s survival is dependent on the constant blood flow provided by the arteries, so when a blockage occurs it …
Mononucleosis or as many people refer to it as “Mono” is a contagious viral illness caused by the Epstein Barr virus that initially attacks the lymph nodes in the neck and throat. The Epstein Barr Virus is a from the herpes family. If the disease …
Migraines are a neurological syndrome in which the body’s perception has been altered. Migraine headaches result from a combination of blood vessel enlargement and the release of chemicals from nerve fibers that coil around these blood vessels. During the headache, an artery enlarges that is …
Anemia can be caused by one of several factors. Your body has a remarkable method of countering early signs of Anemia but at the same time Anemia can be a serious problem. Types Of Anemia 1. Iron Deficiency 2. Vitamin B-12 Deficiency 3. Chronic Lead …
Amenorrhea is the condition given to a woman who fails to have menstrual periods. The condition is known as “primary amenorrhea” when the woman has never menstruated; and “secondary amenorrhea” if her periods cease after having been regular for months or years. For women it …
Aids or more commonly known as HIV has become more of a problem over the decade. Aids is one of the only known fluid transmitted disease that is incurable. You can not simply trust symptoms as a sure factor that you have been infected with …