Addison’s disease is a rare disease of the adrenal glands. Addison disease is a lifelong condition that can be treated successfully with the replacement of steroid hormones. People with Addison disease can have a normal life span because cases of Addison disease may go undiagnosed, and it is difficult to determine its true frequency in …

What is an acne scar? A variety of home remedies may help you get rid of acne scars. Approximately 80% of people  between the ages of 11 and 30 years old have acne due to hormonal changes, stress, menses, oil-based cosmetics or birth control pills. However, only 5% of these people get acne scars. Clogged pores may become reddish, swollen …

What are herpes viruses? There are several members of the herpes virus family. They include herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex virus-2 (HSV-2), herpes zoster (HZV, also known as varicella-zoster virus or VZV), cytomegalovirus (CMV), and others. What causes herpes eye infections? Readers Comments 3 Share Your Story The two types of herpes virus that most commonly affect the …

Autoimmune disorders An autoimmune disorder occurs when a person’s immune system mistakenly attacks their own body tissues An autoimmune disorder occurs when a person’s immune system mistakenly attacks their own body tissues such as the skin or joints considering them as foreign. Below are a few common autoimmune disorders: Addison’s disease: In Addison’s disease, patients have deficiency in the production …

Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) facts RSD is also referred to as "complex regional pain syndrome," "the shoulder-hand syndrome," "causalgia," and "Sudeck's atrophy." Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) is characterized by a group of symptoms including pain (often "burning" type), tenderness, and swelling of an extremity associated with varying degrees of sweating, warmth, and/or coolness, flushing, discoloration, and shiny skin. How RSD …

What is pneumococcal vaccination? There are two types of vaccine: PPSV23 (Pneumovax), a pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine against 23 types of the bacteria, and PCV13 (Prevnar 13), Source: Getty Images Pneumococcal vaccination is a method of preventing a specific type of lung infection (pneumonia) that is caused by the pneumococcus (Streptococcus pneumoniae) bacterium. There are more than 80 different types of …

Facts you should know about the anatomy of the lungs Readers Comments 2 Share Your Story The lungs exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide between the air we breathe and the blood. The tracheobronchial tree is the passage way from the mouth to the interior of the lung. Gas exchange occurs in the alveoli deep in the lungs. Breathing air in …

20 ways to get rid of hives Hives are red, itchy skin rashes Hives or urticarias are red, itchy skin rashes triggered by food, medicine, or other irritants. They can vary from a few millimeters to several centimeters in diameters. The below table represents various irritants that may trigger hives and the expected duration of its appearance:   Trigger   …

Getting a stye can be a real annoyance; there are many ways to treat them at home Getting a stye can be a real annoyance; there are many ways to treat them at home: Warm compress: This is one of the most effective ways to deal with a stye because the warmth brings the pus to the surface. The warmth …

This is a type of peptic ulcer disease. If you have a stomach ulcer, you may have: Burning/dull pain or gnawing pain in the center of your tummy Pain that worsens between meals Indigestion Heartburn A sick feeling Weight loss Loss of appetite Bloating Fullness in the stomach Burping and retching Nausea and vomiting Low iron in the body (anemia) …