Eczema is a condition where patches of skin become inflamed, itchy, red, cracked and rough. Blisters may sometimes happen. Different stages and types of eczema affect 31.6% of people in the U.S. The term “”eczema”” is also used specifically to talk about atopic dermatitis, the most common type of eczema. “Atopic” refers to a collection…
Dry skin is an uncomfortable condition marked by scaling, itching and cracking. It can happen for a wide array of reasons. You may have naturally dry skin. However, even if your skin tends to be oily, you can develop dry skin from time to time. Dry skin can affect any part of your body. It…
Dizziness is the feeling of being lightheaded, woozy, or unbalanced. It affects the sensory organs, specifically both the eyes and ears, so it can sometimes cause fainting. Dizziness isn’t a disease itself, rather, it’s a symptom of different disorders. Vertigo and disequilibrium may cause a feeling of dizziness; however, those two terms describe the different…
Some of the most common digestive problems include: Heartburn/GERD IBD IBS The symptoms may include bloating, diarrhea, gas, stomach pain as well as stomach cramps. Treatments includes a combination of medication and changes to your lifestyle. Remedies: Turmeric Dandelions Osha Root Myrtle Essential Oil Artichokes Activated Charcoal
Diarrhea is characterized by loose, watery stools or a frequent need for you to have a bowel movement. It usually lasts for a couple of days and often disappears without treatment. Furthermore, diarrhea can be both acute or chronic. Acute diarrhea happens when the condition lasts for one to two days. You may experience diarrhea…
Diabetic neuropathy is a kind of nerve damage that can happen if you have diabetes. High blood sugar (glucose) can injure nerves all over your body. Diabetic neuropathy most often damages the nerves in your legs and feet. Depending on the affected nerves, symptoms of diabetic neuropathy can range from pain and numbness in your…
Diabetes is described as a group of metabolic diseases in which the person has high blood glucose (blood sugar, either because of insulin production is inadequate, or because the body’s cells don’t respond properly to insulin, or to both. Patients with high blood sugar will usually experience polyuria (frequent urination), they’ll become increasingly thirsty (polydipsia)…
Sadness, feeling down, having a loss of interest or pleasure in your daily activities — these are all symptoms that are too familiar for us all. However, if they persist and affect your life substantially, it may be a case of depression. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 7.6% of people…
Dementia is a collective term used to describe different symptoms of cognitive decline, such as forgetfulness. It’s a symptom of several underlying diseases and brain disorders. Dementia is not a single disease in itself, but a general term to describe symptoms of impairment in memory, communication and thinking. While the likelihood of having dementia increases…
Dehydration happens when your body doesn’t have as much water as it needs. Without enough, your body can’t function properly. You can have mild, moderate, or severe dehydration depending on how much fluid is missing from your body. CAUSES It’s normal to lose water from your body every single day by sweating, breathing, peeing and…