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Bone fractures are a break in the bone. Bone fractures are usually caused by impact or stress, and on occasion medical conditions play a factor as well. There are no magical ways to fix bone...

Hives are itchy, red welts that appear on the surface of the skin. They usually appear suddenly, and can be caused by different things. Often times they are caused by allergic reactions to foods...

No medical book really explains what causes canker sore breakouts, though many people believe they are caused by stress. The best way to help prevent future canker sore breakouts is to find ways...

Over 60 million Americans currently suffer from thyroid problems, and most of them don't even realize it. Thyroid Problems usually lead to depression, weight problems, and often cause a lack of...

A bladder infection is a major inconvenience and usually takes time to treat. Often times prescription drugs can't kill the bacteria that causes a bladder infection, especially if you've used the...

Diverticulosis happens when the small areas in the colon pop out between the muscle bands that surround the organ. This forms what are known as diverticula.

Shingles have a nasty habit of returning for most people. The more common methods of preventing shingles recurrence are vaccinations, but even those far from gaurantee that shingles will not...

As the hormones begin to change as women get older, periods begin to become less frequent, and often times the bleeding becomes heavier. Luckily, natural remedies can help to prevent and treat...

Low thyroid function, also known as hypothyroidism, equates to reduced activity of the thyroid gland. This gland produces the hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), which are...

High ammonia levels can occur for a variety of reasons. Causes for elevated ammonia in your blood include liver disease, liver failure, hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, Reye's syndrome in children,...

Anticoagulant drugs are often prescribed by a doctor to help prevent clotting in your blood. These drugs are commonly prescribed to fight the formation of pulmonary embolisms, deep vein...

Primary bone cancer (cancer originating in the bone) is relatively rare, affecting about 2,000 people in the United States annually. Standard treatment usually consists of chemotherapy, radiation...

Hepatitis C is a viral infection that can severely damage the liver. This form of hepatitis is spread through the blood. Hepatitis C is a chronic infection that requires ongoing treatment to...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is due to abnormal contractions in the intestine that cause pain, cramping, gas, sudden diarrhea and constipation. IBS comes in two forms: spastic colon IBS causes...

Intrinsic asthma is unrelated to allergies and results from stress, smoke, toxins, anxiety, chemicals, cold weather, gastrointestinal reflux disease or a virus. It normally occurs in adults over...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the central nervous system. It causes a breakdown of communication between the brain and other parts of the body. You may experience symptoms ranging from...

Osteoporosis results in brittle, fragile bones that can break easily. It affects both sexes, but a majority of cases occur in post-menopausal women. Hormones regulate bone production, and after...

Varicose veins affect up to 60 percent of Americans. The veins are unable to transport blood efficiently and as a result, blood backs up, causing the veins to appear swollen, bulging and enlarged....

Glaucoma is caused by inadequate drainage of aqueous humor, a fluid that passes through the front of the eye. This accumulation causes pressure to build up and damage the tissue in the eye,...

Perimenopause is the time period just before a woman achieves menopause, and it can last two to eight years. Estrogen levels increase and decrease during the perimenopause stage, menstrual cycles...

A cold is a viral infection consisting of familiar symptoms such as a sore throat, headache, nasal and head congestion, coughing, watery eyes, and sneezing. Rhinoviruses are responsible for...

Gout is a form of arthritis caused by an excessive amount of uric acid in the body. Uric acid is a byproduct of the metabolism of purines, which are substances found in some foods. Uric acid forms...

Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that is characterized by acute attacks of shortness of breath. It constricts the muscles lining the small air passages of the lungs, which keeps air from...

Halitosis, also known as bad breath, affects everyone. Disagreeable breath odor caused by foods such as cabbage, garlic, and onions usually goes away on its own. However, there are other causes...

Plantar warts are found on the bottom of the feet and are characterized by a soft center surrounded by rough rings. There may be little black dots, which are bits of coagulated blood. These warts...

Impotence is marked by the inability to achieve or maintain an adequate erection for sexual intercourse. This condition can be chronic, recurrent or just an isolated incident. Erections result...

Cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection. It causes a rash and leaves skin red, tender and swollen. It is important to seek treatment quickly because this infection has the potential to enter the...

Tendinitis is an inflammation of the tendons. Tendons are the connective tissue that joins muscles to bones. A strain, most commonly from a sports injury, is the most common cause. This condition...

Kidney stones are crystals that form in the kidneys or bladder. This disorder of the urinary tract occurs in men four times more than women. Stones can exist for months or even years and may never...

Hyperthyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland, located at the base of the neck, becomes overactive. It releases too much thyroxine and speeds up metabolism. There are three forms of this...

Rheumatoid arthritis is the inflammation of the joints. It can be a painful disease that causes swelling, stiffness and deformity. Range of motion is usually affected as well. It is an autoimmune...

Eczema is a chronic skin condition in which the skin becomes inflamed, dry, scaly and red. The loss of moisture on the upper layer makes the skin susceptible to bacteria, viruses and infections....

Multiple myeloma is the most prevalent form of bone cancer. People with this type of cancer are very susceptible to infection because this cancer affects the tissue that creates B cells, the...

Bladder cancer is the most prevalent cancer of the urinary tract. A majority of people are diagnosed with this condition when it is still confined to the bladder so surgery is a main treatment...

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a group of lung disorders that restrict airflow by causing airway obstruction and produce difficulty breathing. This is a progressive condition,...

Pain is a normal part of life and in many cases, it is a helpful warning sign that something is amiss, such as a broken bone. Things like headaches and muscle injuries can cause temporary pain....

Menopause occurs when a women ceases menstruation. Estrogen production in the body is drastically reduced. Severity of symptoms vary and can include hot flashes, sweating, heart palpitations,...

Silymarin, also called milk thistle, is an herbal remedy used for the treatment of liver and gallbladder disorders. Silymarin is also called holy thistle, Mary thistle, silybinin or silybin, and...

Zoloft is one of many medicines that people use to treat depression. It belongs to a class of drugs called SSRI's (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors), that can cause a number of undesirable...

Lupus is a condition that causes chronic inflammation of the connective tissue. It results from the body's white blood cells mistakenly attacking its own organs. Antibodies that normally attack...

Melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer and occurs equally in men and women. This cancer develops in the cells that manufacture melanin, the pigment that gives skin its color. It can lay...

Acquired immune deficiency syndrome, or AIDS, breaks down the immune system and hinders the body from fighting infection. There are many conventional treatments that greatly extend the...

Breast cancer, after skin, is the most common cancer that affects women. Like most other cancers, standard treatments include surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. Hormonal treatments are also...

Macular degeneration is the process where the macula, a part of the retina, is progressively destroyed. It is the part of the eye that is responsible for maintaining proper and normal vision....

Kava is the only herb that is 100 percent recommended by MedlinePlus, a joint project between the U.S. National Library of Science and the National Institutes of Health. Some clinical studies have...

Peptic ulcers are not always dangerous, but they should be treated. Traditional medications often used to treat ulcers are expensive. Many people rely on a variety of home remedies to treat their...

Ovarian cancer is cancer of the ovaries, located on either side of the uterus. Ovaries release eggs and produce the female hormones estrogen and progesterone. Major symptoms of ovarian cancer...

Congestive heart failure results from the heart's inability to pump blood quickly enough to provide all the oxygen and nutrients needed by the body. It causes an enlarged heart, and edema or fluid...

Psoriasis is a skin condition identified by red, scaly elevated lesions, usually on the elbows, knees, torso and scalp. Periods of acute episodes generally are followed by periods of remission....