What is an allergic reaction? Allergic reactions may last for varying lengths of time. They may take a few hours to a few days to disappear. If the exposure to the allergen continues, such as during a spring pollen season, allergic reactions may last for longer periods such as a few weeks to months. Allergic …

Cervical cancer has association with a long-standing infection with HPV Cervical cancer may occur because of numerous reasons but has a strong association with a long-standing infection with human papillomavirus (HPV). Cervical cancer occurs in the cells of the cervix (the mouth of the uterus). This cancer can affect the deeper tissues of the cervix and may spread to other parts …

What is immunosuppression? Immunosupression may be caused by illness or it can be induced therapeutically. Drugs are used to suppress the immune system in organ transplant patients to keep their bodies from rejecting the new organ. Immunosuppression compromises the immune system’s ability to fight infection. A healthy immune system protects the body by detecting and destroying harmful microbes and/or body …

What is the immune system? Immune therapy in cancer treatement involves stimulating the body's own immune system to attack cancer cells. This approach can be preferable in children with cancer who are less able to tolerate severe side effects of some chemotherapy and radiation regimens. The immune system is a network of cells and proteins that protects the body from …

What is allergen immunotherapy? Allergy immunotherapy involves exposing a person to various allergens over the course of years to sensitize them to the substance, reducing the autoimmune reaction that causes allergic symptoms. Ideally, immune therapy reduces dependence on allergy medication. Allergen immunotherapy is a treatment procedure for preventing/reducing allergic reactions to specific allergens. Immunotherapy reduces the dependence on medications for …

Why are my eyes twitching? Eye twitching (blepharospasm) is caused by fatigue, stress, smoking, caffeine, medications, lack of sleep, and more. Eye twitching, or blepharospasm, is a condition in which you cannot keep your eyes open for a long time due to spasms. The main causes of eye twitch include Fatigue Stress Smoking Caffeine Medication side effects (e.g., anti-depression medicines, …

What is lung cancer? Lung cancer starts in the lung cells and may potentially spread to the lymph nodes or other organs in the body. Lung cancer is cancer that originates in the lung cells. Cancer is an abnormal and uncontrolled growth of the cells in the body. These abnormal cells kill the normal cells of the body and disrupt …

What anxiety can do to your body? Anxiety has a varied effect on the mind and the body Anxiety may affect people differently. It has a varied effect on the mind and the body because of the release of certain hormones and other chemicals in the body.  It increases a person’s chances of suffering from other medical conditions, such as …

Iron deficiency is a common anemia Anemia is a medical condition in which the person has less red blood cells (RBCs) than what is considered normal for their age and gender. Routine blood investigations may report anemia as low hemoglobin or hematocrit.   Depending on the reason for anemia, the causes may be categorized as: Nutritional anemia: When the body cannot …

Alzheimer's The seven stages of Alzheimer’s disease are: Stage 1.  Preclinical stage or stage of normal observable behavior: In this stage, the person has a normal outward behavior. They do not show any symptoms related to changes in memory, mood, behavior or personality. At this stage, the presence of the disease can only be detected by specialized imaging techniques (positron emission …