Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
What is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a long-term disease defined by a broad variety of symptoms ranging from ongoing tiredness to severe exhaustion that persist at least six months and cannot be explained completely by an underlying medical condition. The tiredness increases with physical or mental effort but does not lessen...
Stomach Ache
What is Stomach ache? The abdomen is the area of your body between your hips and your ribs. It’s also known as the trunk, tummy, belly, or gut. When you have discomfort in that region, the doctor will refer to it as stomach ache or abdominal pain. If you have digestive problems, as many people...
Liver Cirrhosis
What is Liver Cirrhosis? Cirrhosis of the liver is caused by scarring (fibrosis) induced by long-term liver injury. The scar tissue obstructs the liver’s ability to function normally. Cirrhosis is often known as end-stage liver disease since it occurs after previous stages of liver damage caused by diseases such as hepatitis. Even if you have...
Hepatitis
What to do if you have Hepatitis? If you have at least three of the following symptoms on a regular basis, you should see your doctor about potential hepatitis: abdominal pain; loss of appetite; jaundice (yellow skin, mucous membranes, or eyes); tiredness and loss of energy; vomiting blood or passing black feces; mental disorientation or...
Triglycerides
What is Triglycerides? Triglycerides are a sort of lipid (fat) found in the blood. When you eat, your body immediately converts any extra calories into triglycerides. Triglycerides are kept in the fat cells of your body. Triglycerides are then released by hormones to provide energy between meals. If you take in more calories than you...
Sore Throat
What is Sore Throat? Sore Throat disease is a condition characterized by throat pain, scratchiness, or irritation, which is usually caused by inflammation caused by a cold or another virus. This inflammation may also affect the tonsils, adenoids, and lymph glands in the neck. Hoarseness and laryngitis can result from a sore throat. At an...
Cholesterol
What is High Cholesterol? Cholesterol is the most common steroid compound found in body tissues. Cholesterol and its derivatives are essential components of cell membranes as well as precursors to other steroid compounds. A high proportion of low-density lipoprotein (which transports cholesterol to tissues) in the blood, on the other hand, is associated with an...
Rhinitis
What is Rhinitis? Hay fever is a form of allergy caused by pollen or dust that causes inflammation of the mucous tissues of the eyes and nose, resulting in a running nose and watery eyes. It is produced by an allergic reaction to substances in the air. Hay fever, contrary to its name, does not...
Sneeze
What is Sneezing? Sneezing, also known as sternutation, is the act of releasing a blast of uncontrolled air via the lips and nostrils. The function of sneezing is to expel mucus containing extraneous particles or irritants and cleanse the nasal cavity. A sneeze or sternutation is a semi-autonomous, convulsive expulsion of air from the lungs...
Asthma
WHAT IS ASTHMA Asthma is a chronic disease of the airways (the tubes that carry air into and out of the lungs) that causes difficulty breathing. Asthmatics frequently experience attacks of shortness of breath and gasp for air. The airways become constricted during an asthma attack due to spasms and involuntary muscular contractions. This makes...
