There are actually over 100 different types of diseases and conditions which are classified as arthritic. The most common of these is osteoarthritis which affects 27 million Americans alone. Coming in a close second are rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and gout. The word arthritis actually means inflammation in a joint. This inflammation is a natural reaction […]
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Thyroiditis is the medical term used to describe inflammation of the thyroid gland. Most frequently this inflammation of the thyroid gland is the result of Hashimoto\’s thyroiditis which is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the United States. It was named after the doctor who first described the condition in 1912. This condition is
Hemorrhoids are areas in a vein located in or around the rectum in which one way valves have been damaged and allow the blood to pool. This stagnation of the blood supply causes the veins to swell and become inflamed, reduces the amount of toxins and wastes that can be removed from the area, and
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Andropause is the medical term used to describe the result of low testosterone in the male body. Between the ages of 40 to 55 men may experience a phenomenon that is similar to female menopause. Unlike women who can mark menopause through the cessation of their menstrual cycle, men do not have a clear-cut signpost.
ADHD or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is a neurobehavioral condition that affects between 3 and 5% of American children throughout the U.S. The diagnosis of this condition is fairly subjective and is impacted significantly by the area of the country and the social norms in the area. For instance, there are pockets of the country
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Do you wonder how those male models are able to show off lots of bare skin, wearing minishorts, bathrobe, boxers and jackets that expose toned hairless chests? Well, you can chalk it up to male waxing. Waxing for hair removal is no longer just a female prerogative. In fact it is not only male models
Vitamin K comes into different forms: K-1 and K2. K1 is synthesized from plants which we eat and K2 is synthesized in animals, including humans, from bacteria in the intestines. K2 is found in higher concentrations than K1 in certain organs of the body, including the liver, which suggests that there is more to be
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While \”stomach flu\” is a popular term, it is not a correct medical diagnosis. These are actually two different diagnosis caused by two different types of irritants. The correct term for the stomach flu is gastroenteritis. \’Gastro\’ meaning stomach, \’enter\’ relating to the intestines and \’itis\’ meaning inflammation. People who are suffering from gastroenteritis, or
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Dust mites are a microscopic insect from the arachnid family. This family also includes spiders, scorpions and ticks. This little critter commonly lives in mattresses, pillows and dark corners. It is there that they attached, grow, eat, mate and lay eggs. They are sometimes referred to as an unwanted guest in human habitation because they
Cancer of the tongue is only one of the cancers that can affect the oral cavity. Cancer is an overgrowth of cells when the ability of the cell to contain growth has been over ridden. Cancer can appear in any cell of the body from the blood to bone to organs and tissues. In 2004
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