Velocardiofacial syndrome (VCFS) is caused by deletion of the genes on chromosome 22q11.2. The particular reason for this genetic deletion is not completely understood and seems to occur as a new mutation in a child. Velocardiofacial syndrome (VCFS) is caused by deletion of the genes on chromosome 22q11.2. In fact, the particular reason for this …

Chromidrosis is a rare, but chronic condition that causes a person to have colorful sweat. The most obvious symptom of chromidrosis is sweating colored sweat. Other symptoms include prickly sensations and worse sweating with stress or excitement. The most obvious symptom of chromidrosis is sweating colored sweat. Although the condition is harmless and painless, it is obviously very distressing to …

A UTI or urinary tract infection refers to an infection affecting any part of the urinary tract. Most urinary tract infections (UTIs) are mild and may subside with treatment taken at home. Because UTIs are caused by bacteria, you must take appropriate antibiotics as prescribed by your doctor. Trying to manage UTIs through home remedies alone may relieve the symptoms, …

Isolated diastolic hypertension (IDH) occurs when only your diastolic blood pressure is high Blood pressure is the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your arteries, which carry blood to other parts of your body. Your blood pressure can be measured using two numbers:  Systolic (the number on top): pressure exerted when the heart pumps blood throughout the …

Diarrhea or loose stools may be caused by an infection, parasites, certain medications, intestinal disease, food intolerance, hormone disorders, bowel cancer or lactose intolerance. You can stop diarrhea fast with one of two different kinds of over-the-counter medication, Imodium (loperamide) or Kaopectate or Pepto-Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate). The following two over-the-counter (OTC) drugs may be taken to get rid of diarrhea: …

A nut allergy develops when the body's immune system becomes oversensitive to a particular protein in a nut. Nuts that are the worst for allergies include peanuts, walnuts, pecans, almonds, Brazil nuts and pine nuts. Peanuts are the most frequent offenders, but we can observe a range of other severe allergies from time to time, most commonly in tree nuts …

You can easily measure your blood pressure at home using an automated blood pressure machine Blood pressure is the force exerted on your artery walls by the blood that circulates from your heart to other parts of your body. High blood pressure (hypertension) is generally considered a silent killer because most people with hypertension do not have any symptoms. The …

Antibiotics your doctor may prescribe include Septran, Ciprofloxacin, Cephalexin or Ceftriaxone While mild UTIs (urinary tract infections) usually go away on their own with sufficient hydration, most cases of moderate or recurrent UTIs may require medical treatment involving antibiotics (oral or intravenous for severe cases) and painkillers.  In order to determine what type of antibiotic you need, a urine sample …

Tree nut allergies are some of the most common food allergies Tree nut allergies are some of the most common food allergies, affecting nearly 0.5%-1% of people in the U.S. Examples of tree nuts include: Cashews Pistachios Almonds Brazil nuts Hazelnuts Pecans Walnuts Pine nuts Lychee nuts The most common nut allergies are cashew, walnut, hazelnut and pistachio. In the …

People who stop using nicotine may experience irritability, anxiety, depression, sweating, headaches, insomnia, confusion, cramps and weight gain. Things that help with nicotine withdrawal include dressing in cool clothing, taking ibuprofen or acetaminophen, avoiding spicy foods, doing relaxing activities, using nicotine replacement products and other strategies. People who stop using nicotine may experience irritability, anxiety, depression, sweating, headaches, insomnia, confusion, …