Overview Vaginitis is a vaginal inflammation which can lead to discharge, itching and pain. The cause is typically a change in the vaginal bacteria’s natural balance or an infection. After menopause decreased levels of estrogen and certain skin conditions can also cause vaginitis. The most common types of vaginitis are: Bacterial vaginosis caused by changing […]
Overview Cervical cancer is a form of cancer that occurs in the cervix cells — the lower part of the uterus that is linked to the vagina. Specific strains of the human papillomavirus ( HPV), a sexually transmitted infection, lead to most cervical cancer. The body’s immune system typically prevents the virus from doing harm […]
Overview Pancreatitis is inflammation in the pancreas. The pancreas is a long, flat gland that sits tucked in the upper abdomen behind the stomach. The pancreas contains enzymes that aid digestion and hormones that help regulate how the body processes sugar (glucose). Pancreatitis can occur as acute pancreatitis, which means it happens abruptly and lasts […]
Overview Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when acid from the stomach sometimes flows back into the tube that connects the mouth and stomach. This backwash (acid reflux) will irritate your esophageal lining. Here are natural GERD home remedy solutions: Baking Soda: A tablespoon of baking soda (a base substance) neutralizes the stomach acid and you […]
Overview Arsenic is as a gray-appearing chemical element (atomic number 33, symbol as in the periodic table) also called a metalloid. Arsenic may exist in three forms (yellow, black, and gray; predominating gray) and ionic forms in a metallic state. Arsenic is considered a heavy metal, and other heavy metals share some of the characteristics […]
Overview An arrhythmia is a problem with heartbeat rates or rhythms. The heart can beat too quickly, too slowly or at an abnormal rhythm during an arrhythmia. The condition is called tachycardia when a heart beats too fast. The condition is called bradycardia when a heart beats too slowly. Arrhythmia is caused by changes in […]
Jet lag can happen when the patterns of sleep-wake are disrupted. A person may feel somnolent, tired, irritable, lethargic and somewhat disoriented. This may be the result of going across time zones or performing shift work. The more time zones a person crosses in a short period, the more serious the symptoms can be. Jet […]
What is Angioedema? Angioedema is a type of swelling, which can become extreme, in the deep part of the inner layer of the skin and below. In some cases, this swelling occurs along with the appearance of hives. For this reason, angioedema is sometimes called “giant hives.” Hives are itchy and raised, red welts which […]
Overview The medical term for a lazy eye is “amblyopia.” Amblyopia occurs when one eye is favoured by your brain, often because of poor vision in the other eye. Your brain can eventually ignore signals from your weak eye or “lazy” eye. The condition may result in impairment of vision, and loss of perception of […]
Overview Impacted wisdom teeth are third molars at the back of the mouth that have not enough space to naturally emerge or expand. Wisdom teeth are the last adult teeth to (erupt) come into the mouth. Most people at the back of the mouth have four wisdom teeth — two at the top, two at […]
