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 …
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Facts you should know about misophonia Misophonia is defined as severely negative reactions to sounds that have a specific pattern, meaning, and context to the sufferer based on previous experiences. Other forms of sound sensitivity include hyperacusis (a negative reaction to sound due to particular physical characteristics, like volume, type, and intensity) and phonophobia (a fear of certain sounds). Some …
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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 …
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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 …
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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) …
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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 …
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What is multiple myeloma? There are 4 stages. Myeloma that doesn’t present with active symptoms is called the “smoldering stage.” It may be undetectable in the blood in this stage. Multiple myeloma is a cancer of the plasma cells. The plasma cells are a type of white blood cell present in the bone marrow. Plasma cells are part of the …
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Facts you should know about heart attacks and heartburn Share Your Story This comparison of differences between heartburn and heart attack are not 100% specific, and only serve to help you differentiate the two conditions to some extent. If there is any confusion or doubt about if you or someone you are with is having heartburn or a heart attack, …
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What does a pseudotumor cerebri headache feel like? Pseudomotor cerebri headache is a headache at the back of the head. Pseudotumor cerebri occurs when intracranial pressure (pressure within the skull) increases. The cause is usually unknown. Hence, it's also called idiopathic (unknown cause) intracranial hypertension. The condition is characterized by headaches, which is also the first symptom of pseudotumor cerebri. …
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD} happens when 85-90% of your kidney gets damaged and becomes functionally impaired. Doctors have staged the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) from stage 1 to stage 5 in the increasing order of its severity. These stages are based on your glomerular filtration rate (GFR). GFR is a test that is used to check the functioning …
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