Medical Conditions

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is caused by damage to the protective covering of nerve cells. This disrupts your brain's ability to communicate with your body. Spondylosis is usually brought on by age...

Everyday people suffer from a mental illness. Many different forms of mental illness exist, and the treatment options that can help relieve specific needs vary. Many treatment options have proven...

Toenail fungus or onychomycosis is caused by a type of fungi called dermatophytes that feed on keratin that makes up the nail. It causes a brown or yellow discoloration of the toenail and is...

Varicose veins occur most often in the legs and feet. The veins in the legs must pump blood back to the heart, which requires it to pump the blood upward against gravity. To do this, the leg veins...

According to the Mayo Clinic, at least 2 percent of Americans---mostly women---suffer from fibromyalgia. This debilitating condition can make you feel tired all the time and cause your whole body...

A pinched nerve in the neck occurs when excess pressure or strain is placed on the affected nerve. This can be caused by heavy lifting, trauma or common stress. If you are experiencing a pinched...

Head lice can infect anybody from preschool- or elementary-aged children to adult family members. An infestation of head lice is easily transmitted; therefore, the key to eliminating lice is early...

According to American Family Physician, cerebral palsy is an ailment that afflicts about 15 million people throughout the world. It encompasses a broad range of neurological disorders that make...

Back pain is a condition that affects many people for many different reasons. Some people have a bad back from an injury due to an accident or fall. Others have spinal pain due to a congenital...

Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are a group of disorders in which blood cells inside bone marrow don't form properly or are dysfunctional. MDS can progress to acute myeloid leukemia. There is no...

Conjunctivitis commonly referred to as pinkeye, can be caused by either a virus or bacterial infection. Viral conjunctivitis is contagious before the symptoms are noticeable. Bacterial...

Hemorrhoids are small clusters of veins beneath the mucous membranes that line the lower rectum and the anus. These veins sometimes swell, similar to varicose veins in the legs, and the result can...

The fastest way to cure toenail fungus for most people is a combination of medication and systematic removal of the top layers of the nail. The antifungal medication terbinafine is the most...

Gadolinium is a rare-earth metal that is known for its malleability and ability to absorb neutrons. Because of these properties, gadolinium is used for neutron radiography devices and nuclear...

A varicocele hernia, which is technically not a hernia, is an enlargement of a vein in the scrotum. Varicoceles are fairly common and can cause pain and infertility.

Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory disorder caused by your immune system attacking your body's tissues. It affects small joints in the hands and feet. Tenosynovitis is an inflammatory...

Emergency treatment for alcohol intoxication provides supportive care while your body detoxifies itself. Stupor and coma occur in more severe cases. Intubation and oxygen therapy may be necessary,...

Ventral hernias are protruding bulges in the abdomen which are usually painless. They occur when the bowel, intestines or some other organ pushes through a weak spot in the abdominal wall. Also...

Contrary to popular belief, a person may experience excessive thirst for reasons other than being stranded in a desert. People who suffer from diabetes, anticholinergic poisoning or schizophrenia...

Nail fungus is not dangerous but can be embarrassing because it is unattractive. Although there are home remedies for nail fungus, some find prescription medication to be more effective in the...

Lymphedema is the blockage or swelling of the lymph passages, which drain fluid from the body and send the body's defense cells where they are needed. Usually a result of cancer...

Hammertoe is a condition in which the middle toe joint is bent and causes the toe to curl. Mallet toe is also bent but affects the upper toe joint. The two conditions have similar causes,...

Meningitis and encephalitis are both infections of the nervous system. For either of these conditions, it is important to seek immediate medical care. This is key to successful treatment of...

Hair Fairies is a clinical salon. Founded in 1999, it is nationwide network that treats children's hair when problems occur. Its specialization is treatment of lice, which it claims it can remove...

Hyperbilirubinemia occurs when there is build-up of a naturally occurring substance called bilirubin in the blood. The normal breakdown of red blood cells produces bilirubin. When infants are not...

If you are in Chennai looking and for intensive help to a serious drinking problem, you are treading the right path. Chennai provides treatment programs for alcohol dependents and for patients who...

Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic condition causing severe burning and throbbing in an arm or leg and occasionally other parts of the body. There is no cure; the goal of treatment...

As defined by the Mayo Clinic, chemotherapy is a medical treatment that uses chemicals to destroy cancerous and out-of-control cells in the body. It is also used for immune system disorders,...

Treatment is often sought by men who experience erectile dysfunction (ED), or the inability to have or maintain an erection for a period long enough to allow for sex. Methods of treatment vary,...

Cerebrospinal meningitis, commonly referred to as meningitis, is an infection of the membrane (lining) of the brain and spine. According to the Mayo Clinic, "Early treatment can prevent serious...

Stress incontinence is when you have a problem with urine leakage during physical activities such as laughing or coughing. Bladder cancer starts in the cells lining the inside of the bladder and...

Spastic colon syndrome, or irritable bowel syndrome, affects the large intestine causing abdominal cramps and other symptoms. Spastic bladder syndrome, also known as painful bladder syndrome or...

Spider veins are red or purplish splotches that appear on the face or legs when a group of blood vessels dilates close to the skin's surface. Spider veins normally do not cause pain and are...

Nasal cancer can affect the paranasal sinuses (the hollow spaces around the nose that keep the nose from being too dry) and the nasal cavity. This is a rare form of cancer that almost always...

An ingrown toenail typically affects the big toe, though it can occur on any toe. An ingrown toenail typically begins when a toenail is cut too short, and once it begins to grown back it wedges...

Rapid and irregular heart rates are often caused by diet, medications or increased activity, but frequent or constant racing heartbeats can be a sign of abnormality in the electrical pathway of...

Adrenal dysfunction is an endocrine disorder caused by a malfunctioning adrenal cortex. Also known as adrenal insufficiency and Addison's disease, the condition causes an underproduction of the...

Foot melanoma often goes undetected because people don't notice skin abnormalities in the foot until it's spread to other parts of the body. Melanoma of the foot occurs when there's abnormality...

Tendonitis is a condition of inflammation or irritation of the tendons, the fibrous cords that bind the muscles to the bones. Their main function is to transmit energy that a muscle contraction...

Because a person with Tourette Syndrome (TS) can suffer from a number of other conditions such as attention deficit disorder, depression, over compulsive disorder and bipolar, among other...

Nasal congestion is a condition characterized by inflamed tissues in the nose that restrict normal airflow. It has a number of potential causes, including allergies, cold and flu viruses, sinus...

Cat scratch fever, also known as cat scratch disease, refers to an infection passed from cats to humans via a bite or scratch. The bacteria responsible for the infection is harmless to cats but...

Degenerative spine conditions occur when the spine no longer functions properly. The normal structure of the spine and its function are lost gradually, sometimes as a normal part of aging, but...

Multiple sclerosis is a disease in which the immune system turns on the body causing a deterioration of nerves. It interferes with the brain's ability to communicate with the rest of the body and...

Ascites describes the presence of excess fluid between abdominal organs, such as the liver, and the abdominal lining. This fluid is most often caused by severe liver disease, such as cirrhosis,...

Taking care of the feet may be the least of some people's concerns. Unfortunately, problems may arise, and these problems can affect a person's day to day activities. One common problem is a...

Sinus infection and sinusitis are the same condition with the same causes, symptoms and treatment. They are characterized by infected or inflamed sinuses. Acute sinusitis lasts for up to 4 weeks...

Head lice are a common condition that typically occurs among schoolchildren. Two other forms of lice are body lice and pubic lice (crabs). Lice are small parasitic insects that are very itchy and...

Cyclosporine is a drug that decreases your body's natural defenses. It may be prescribed to increase the chance that your transplanted organ will not be rejected or as a treatment for autoimmune...

The application of infrared light therapy is growing. It is now commonly used for healing wounds, relieving pain due to arthritis and sprains and helping sinusitis. It is also beneficial in cases...