Colic is an attack of crying and what appears to be abdominal pain in young infancy. It’s a common condition and is estimated to affect to up to 1 in 5 infants during their first few months. Every single infants cry for different reasons, including hunger, cold, tiredness, heat or because of diaper that needs…
The common cold is a viral infection of your nose and throat (upper respiratory tract). It’s usually harmless, although it may not feel that way. A couple of different types of viruses can cause a common cold. Children who are younger than 6 are at greatest risk of colds, but healthy adults can also expect…
Cold sores are small sores, or blister-like lesions, that appear on the lips, chin, cheeks, inside the nostrils, and less frequently on the gums or the roof of the mouth. They usually cause pain, a burning sensation, or itching before they burst and crust over. They are often called fever blisters. The most common cause…
Joints start to become stiff, arteries harden, and the brain isn’t as supple as it used to be. Cognitive decline is among the normal processes of aging. It happens at different elements of people’s lives; however, it always has the same overall effect. Cognitive decline simply means that your brain doesn’t work as well as…
Your body’s circulation system is responsible for sending blood, oxygen, and nutrients throughout your body. When blood flow to a certain part of your body is lowered, you may experience the symptoms of poor circulation. Poor circulation is most common in your extremities, such as your legs and arms. Poor circulation isn’t a condition in…
Unfortunately, much of the stress we experience is not short-lived but ongoing. Say, for instance, a loved one spends many days in the hospital, job demands seem relentless, or an important relationship dissolving. When stress is prolonged, or chronic, the body tries to keep up by releasing the same hormones that it provides during short-term…
Prostatitis is inflammation of the prostate gland, the walnut-sized gland located below a man’s bladder. The prostate gland secretes fluid that, along with sperm, forms semen. There are a couple of different types of prostatitis, one of which is chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS). This is the most common type. Young and middle-aged men…
Chronic pain is often defined as any pain lasting for more than 12 weeks. Whereas acute pain is a normal sensation that alerts us to possible injury, chronic pain is very different. Chronic pain persists – often for months or longer. Chronic pain may arise from an initial injury, such as a back sprain, or…
Chronic hepatitis is inflammation of the liver that lasts at least for 6 months. Common causes include hepatitis B and C viruses and certain drugs. A lot of people have no symptoms; however, some have vague symptoms, such as a general feeling of illness, poor appetite and fatigue. Chronic hepatitis can result in cirrhosis with…
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a debilitating disorder characterized by extreme fatigue or tiredness that doesn’t go away with rest and can’t be explained by an underlying medical condition. Furthermore, CFS can also be referred to as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) or systemic exertion intolerance disease (SEID). The causes of CFS aren’t well-understood. Some theories include…