Adenoviruses are a group of common viruses that infect the eye, air and lung lining, intestines, urinary tract, and nervous system. They are common causes of fever, cough, sore throats, pink eye and diarrhoea. Infections occur more frequently in children than in adults, but anybody can get them. Around the time they are 10, most […]
Overview A boil is a painful, pus-filled lump that forms under your skin when bacteria invade one or more of your hair follicles and inflame them. A carbuncle is a cluster of boils that form a related infection area underneath the skin. Boils (furuncles) usually begin as red, tender bumps. The bumps fill up with […]
Overview A chronic cough is a cough that lasts in adults 8 weeks or longer or 4 weeks in children. A chronic cough is something more than just annoyance. A chronic cough may disturb your sleep and fatigue you. Chronic cough may cause serious cases of vomiting, lightheadedness and even rib fractures. Although the issue […]
Much like the most notorious dengue, chikungunya is also an infectious disease transmitted by a mosquito. Most of the time, chikungunya is not fatal but the suffering can be extremely traumatic. It induces fever and very serious joint pains which can last for several years to come. The discomfort is unbearable and can make it […]
What is Typhus? Typhus is a condition caused by one or more rickettsial bacteria developing an infection. It transmits fleas, mites (chiggers), lice, or ticks when they bite you. Fleas, mites, lice, and ticks are forms of arthropods known as invertebrate animals. When somebody is bite by arthropods carrying rickettsial bacteria, they transmit the bacteria […]
Overview A bunion is a bony bump at the base of your big toe which forms on the joint. It occurs when any of the bones those are in the front of your foot move out of place. It causes the big toe tip to be pushed toward the smaller toes, which allows the joint […]
Overview Bulimia (boo-LEE-me-uh) Nervosa is a severe, often life-threatening eating disorder generally called bulimia. People with bulimia that secretly binge — consuming large amounts of food with a lack of control over consuming — and then purge, trying to unhealthily get rid of the extra calories. People with bulimia may use different methods to rid […]
Overview Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is a disease that brings red and itchy skin. It’s normal in kids but can happen at any age. Atopic dermatitis is long-lasting (chronic), and has a propensity to flare periodically. It can come with asthma or hay fever. No treatment for atopic dermatitis has been found. But therapies and steps […]
Overview Scleroderma (sklair-oh-DUR-muh) is a group of rare diseases, including skin and connective tissue hardening and tightening. Scleroderma affects women more often than men and occurs most often between 30 and 50 years of age. While scleroderma is not healed, a number of treatments can reduce the symptoms and improve quality of life. There are […]
Overview: Anthrax is a rare, but severe illness caused by Bacillus anthracis, a spore-forming bacterium. Anthrax mainly affects wild game and livestock. Human beings can become infected through direct or indirect contact with diseased animals. There is no proof that anthrax is spread from person to person, but lesions of the anthrax skin can likely […]
