Rare cancer can be challenging for patients, doctors, and scientists due to the limited information available. Rare cancer occurs in fewer than 15 out of 100,000 people every year. Some of the characteristics of the rarest cancer are: Difficult to prevent, diagnose, and treat than the more common cancers Research is difficult because there are …
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Some people with hepatitis do not show any symptoms and are unaware of their infection. Hepatitis is a term used to describe inflammation or swelling of the liver that occurs when liver tissues are injured or infected. It can be caused by several viruses (viral hepatitis), chemicals, drugs, alcohol, certain genetic disorders, or an overactive immune system (autoimmune conditions) that …
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Signs and symptoms of diabetes change depending on how high or low a person's blood sugar level is. Diabetes, also referred to as diabetes mellitus, is an impairment in the manner in which the body manages and uses sugar (glucose) as a fuel. Because this illness lasts a long time (chronic), there is an excessive amount of sugar circulating in …
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Intertriginous psoriasis occurs in areas where the skin folds and is characterized by red, smooth, glossy lesions Intertriginous psoriasis, also known as inverse psoriasis, is a rare type of psoriasis that occurs in skin folds, such as the armpits, under the breasts, and groin. Psoriasis is an autoimmune skin condition that affects between 3%-7% of all people with psoriasis and …
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Generic Name: aluminum hydroxide Brand Names: AlternaGEL, Amphojel, Nephrox Drug Class: Antacids What is aluminum hydroxide, and what is it used for? Aluminum hydroxide is an antacid available over the counter and is used to relieve heartburn from gastrointestinal acidity associated with gastritis, peptic ulcers, ulcerative colitis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Aluminum hydroxide is also used off-label to treat excessive …
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Generic Name: slippery elm Other Names: grey elm, Indian elm, moose elm, red elm, sweet elm, Ulmus fulva, Ulmus rubra, winged elm Drug Class: Herbals What is slippery elm, and what is it used for? Slippery elm is a tree (Ulmus fulva, Ulmus rubra) native to North America. For centuries, indigenous people of America have been taking slippery elm orally to …
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Episodic migraines are more common than chronic migraines Episodic migraines are characterized by 1-14 migraine headaches per month and are fairly common, affecting about 14% of the population. Episodic migraines are more common than chronic migraines, which occur 15 days per month continuously for 3 consecutive months or more. What is an episodic migraine? Migraine is a chronic, debilitating condition …
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Ocular migraine refers to repeated attacks of transient one-sided vision disturbance or blindness that is associated with minimal or no headache. The definitive reason behind ocular migraines is not well understood. The condition results due to changes in the blood vessels or nerves that supply the eyes. This may occur due to a combination of genetic factors, lifestyle, and environmental …
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Erythrodermic psoriasis causes red and scaly skin plaques that cover more than 90% of the body Erythrodermic psoriasis is a very rare and potentially fatal form of psoriasis that affects about 1%-2.2% percent of people with the condition. Symptoms of this chronic autoimmune disease are severe and can cause damage to skin, hair, and nails. In some cases, it can …
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Genital psoriasis is not an STD, but it can cause significant discomfort and embarrassment Genital psoriasis is neither life-threatening nor contagious. However, it can be uncomfortable and more difficult to treat than other types of psoriasis. Due to feelings of shame or embarrassment, many people with genital psoriasis avoid seeking medical treatment. In addition, the disease can also interfere with …
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