Family Health

Okay ladies. I'm sure many of you all had the itch in the happy place before. It's not an uncommon thing to get an east infection, but from what I'm told it can still be quite the ordeal. Below...

Kids frequently says they are too sick to go to school, but of course sometimes they just say that because they have a math test they are not prepared for. How do you decide if your child is...

Anatomy of female genitalia includes the labia majora, or outer lips, and the labia minora, or inner lips. Several factors can cause labial itching, such as bacterial infection or irritation....

The walnut-size prostate gland is responsible for producing some of the components that make up semen. Located beneath the bladder and surrounding the urethra, the prostate can become inflamed or...

There appears to be some disagreement on whether cortisone should be used if you have a fungal infection. The American Osteopathic College of Dermatology (AOCD) says that cortisone cream should...

Staphylococcus aureus, also known as staph, is a bacteria that can cause a skin infection. According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly 30 percent of Americans have staph bacteria in their...

A sinus infection, or sinusitis, is a painful condition that requires treatment with prescription medications. Sinus infections often follow a cold and often affect children who have nasal allergies.

When an obstruction occurs in the lymphatic system, swelling results in the extremities, which is called lymphedema. The swelling from lymphedema may occur in just one arm or leg, or both arms or...

Ringworm is a common contagious fungal infection that affects skin, scalp and nails. It goes by other names such as athlete's foot and jock itch. Symptoms include itchy, irritated patches...

Swine flu, known as H1N1, is spread person to person by sneezing, coughing, or an exchange of fluids, such as kissing or sharing food or drinks with a person who has the flu. It is possible to...

Fever is the body's immune response to an infection. The body raises its thermostat to help fight off intruding germs. Fever in itself is not harmful unless it reaches very high temperatures (106...

Legionnaire's disease is a lung infection caused by the legionella bacteria. Legionella is a naturally occurring bacteria that thrives in warm water environments. People develop Legionnaire's...

Pink eye is an infection of the eyes that makes them watery and a pinkish color. The viral and bacterial forms are contagious, and many schools will not allow children that have pink eye, for fear...

Chicken pox is caused by infection with human herpesvirus-3 (HHV-3), more commonly known as varicella-zoster virus (VZV). Chicken pox causes an itching rash with blisters across the body. It is...

Now that fall has come, so have the seasonal colds. Most famous of all is a sinus infection. The one type of infection most irritating of all or is it? It would be so nice if you could knock it...

It is difficult to tell if your toddler has a urinary tract infection (UTI) because he or she may not be able to describe any symptoms or tell you when he or she is ill. When your toddler has a...

A urinary tract infection (UTI) can be very uncomfortable and can lead to serious health problems when left untreated. Luckily, treatment is very simple once a doctor confirms you have a UTI. If...

Meningitis occurs when there is an infection of the meninges, the thin lining that covers the brain and the spinal cord. There are two types of meningitis, bacterial and viral. As the name might...

Most people think of tuberculosis as a disease of the past. Before 1940, death from TB was not uncommon. Many of us have heard stories of patients spending months or even years in a sanatorium...

It seems that ear infections are a required part of childhood. Most any parent has experienced the fussy baby pulling at his ears or the toddler who can't sleep because her ears hurt and knows...

The feeling of chills and shivering that you get when you are first coming down with a cold or the flu is your body's response to feeling cold.

Bacterial vaginosis, which is also known as gardnerella vaginitis, is a common cause of vaginal odor and discharge, according to the Harvard School of Medicine. This infection occurs when there's...

Ringworm is a fungal infection that is contagious, similar to the fungus that causes athlete's foot. The infection appears in a ring or round shape, hence the name "ringworm." It has nothing to do...

Prostatitis is a prostate infection resulting in inflammation and sometimes caused by bacteria. To treat prostate infections, doctors typically prescribe antibiotics.

Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection that attacks the lungs, leading to respiratory distress and even death in victims with compromised immune systems, e.g. AIDS patients, chemotherapy...

Group B streptococcus (GBS) lives primarily in the small intestine, but may venture into the rectum or vagina. It is not a sexually transmitted disease, and it's very difficult to prevent. Babies...

Yeast is a bacteria that's always present on human skin, especially near damp areas such as the mouth and vagina. A yeast infection (or yeast vaginitis) is what happens when the amount of yeast in...

The air passages to your lungs are called bronchi. An infection of these tubes is called acute bronchitis. Acute bronchitis has symptoms similar to those of a common cold, but they include coughing.

According to the Mayo Clinic, brain damage can cause cerebral palsy in a number of ways, but it is most often due to injury to the brain or infection of a baby's brain during early pregnancy...

Children will experience stomachaches, but when the aches turn into vomiting and diarrhea, a stomach condition called gastroenteritis is possible. This condition can be caused by a bacteria called...

In 2008, salmonella caused more than 160 infections across the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were no reported deaths due to this outbreak.

Ringworm is a fungal infection that can appear anywhere on the body and is frequently found in warm areas such as the groin and arm pit, though it can be found on any body part. Ringworm can be...

Syphilis is a bacterial infection that is typically spread by sexual contact. The number of syphilis cases has been rising steadily since 2000, according to the Mayo Clinic. In the early stages of...

Ankle pain has a variety of causes and a variety of treatments. Little pains, such as bumping your ankle during a jog or dropping something on it, can be treated at home. Significant swelling or...

Ear infection (otitis) symptoms may include nausea and vomiting. Pressure in the middle ear can cause balance issues, which lead to dizziness and nausea. Dizziness may include vertigo (a feeling ...

Earaches are a common and frustrating part of childhood. They are caused by colds, viruses or bacteria. In some cases they are caused by a blockage in the Eustachian tube. Learning the symptoms...

Ear infections are common among people of all ages and can cause pain, fever and sometimes yellowish pus draining from the ear canals. These infections are caused by swelling of the tube that...

Rotavirus is an infection commonly occurring in babies. According to the Mayo Clinic, most children experience a rotavirus infection at least once by age 2 to 3 years.

During pregnancy, the ailments and infections insinuated into the body are treated in way that are quite different from the way these ailments are treated in people who are not pregnant. During...

Water in the ear, also known as "swimmer's ear," can be extremely painful for children. It is caused by an infection that occurs when water enters the ear when the child's head is submerged under...

Want to know how to cure pink eye without antibiotics? Many people without health insurance can't afford to see a doctor and pay for expensive medications. Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis,...

Thrush tongue is caused by the yeast Candida albicans. An overgrowth of this microorganism in the mouth is referred to as oral thrush, candidiasis, Candida infection, or oral yeast infection. ...

Ringworm is a common skin infection caused by a fungus that eats the keratin in your skin. A ringworm infection is highly contagious. It can be spread from one person to another or from one part...

Ringworm is a condition that occurs as the result of a fungal infection. It is referred to a ringworm because the infection manifests in ring-like lesions on the skin's outermost layer and scalp.

Breast Infections, or Mastitis, can occur throughout a woman's life. But they most often happen in the first 6 weeks after childbirth or anytime while breastfeeding. Some sever cases require...

According to MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin that can occur on your feet (athlete's foot), body, groin (jock itch) or scalp. Although ringworm is a...

Ear infections are common ailments, especially in children. They cause pain and fever, but many parents aren't sure whether it is safe to send their child to school if she has ear infection...

Cellulitis is a skin infection most often caused by trauma or human, animal or insect bites. Once a wound is created, bacteria invade the deep tissue and an infection grows. Antibiotics are...

An ear lobe infection is the inflammation of the soft lower part of your external ear. Bacteria that are normally present on the skin, such as strains of staphylococcus bacteria, enter through a...

A face mask, commonly worn by surgeons in the operating room, becomes a popular accessory during pandemic season. When worn by an infected person, a face mask can help prevent illness from...