The number of people in the United States who suffers from food allergies ranges around 1% of the total population. Within that number are individuals who are allergic to eggs, whether egg whites, egg yolks or both. Allergies to eggs is much more common in children than in adults and most children outgrow their allergy […]
Uterine fibroids are benign tumors that are made up of smooth muscle and fiberous connections. These types of tumors generally do not cause cancer or are not considered pre-cancerous. However, because they are dependent upon the hormone estrogen, any fibroid tumor found to be growing quickly or after menopause can signal a pre-cancerous state. Uterine
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Autism What causes autism? Symptoms How is autism diagnosed? Tests How Is Autism Treated Medications Autism Autism is a disorder of neural development that begins in early childhood before the child becomes 3 years old. Although the diagnosis of autism may not be made until a child reaches preschool or school age, the signs
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that is estimated to affect between one and three percent of the world\’s population. Individuals who suffer from psoriasis will experience periodic flareups of well defined red patches that appear to be covered by a silvery flaky scale. There are several variations but the most common type is chronic
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Spider veins are those small blue, red or purplish looking vessels that are close to the surface of the skin and often cause individuals embarrassment and some discomfort. More women than men are at risk for the development of spider veins. Risk factors include obesity, pregnancy, hormonal changes and standing or sitting for long periods
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Dementia is a very loose word, as there are several different types of it. It is not specific in description, but rather a catch-all term used as a symptom in many cases. What we do know is that it impairs the thoughts of the brain. This impairment affects many, if not all, aspects of life.
Asperger’s syndrome is a disorder that affects a child’s developmental skills primarily in the category of communication and socialization. Children who suffer from Asperger\’s syndrome have a great deal of trouble in social settings. They noticeably focus on specific topics and attempt to learn everything about it. It is a psychological disorder grouped with the
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A cystocele is the medical term for a prolapsed bladder and can occur from excessive straining, such as during heavy lifting, chronic constipation or during childbirth. This condition is common in older women who have given birth to several children and are at a higher risk for developing a cystocele than others. A cystocele develops
Cystic Fibrosis, or CF, as it is often referred to, causes bodily disturbances in the cells with regard to salt and water transportation. This disturbance results in fluids with higher viscosity or thicker consistency. The mucous buildup interferes with the lungs and the digestive organs in that it is thick and clogs them up. The
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Parkinson\’s disease Symptoms Causes Other risk factors– Diagnosis Management Some surgical options– Diet Parkinson\’s Disease Parkinson\’s disease is also called motor system disorder. It belongs to the larger group of neurological conditions. Historians have found that the disease is dated back as far as 5000 B.C. In 1817 British doctor James Parkinson mentioned it
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