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…
Degenerative neurological diseases may affect a lot of your body’s activities, such as balance, movement, talking, breathing and heart function. A lot of these diseases are genetic. Oftentimes, t he cause is a medical condition such as alcoholism, tumors or a stroke. Other known causes may include toxins, chemicals and viruses. Sometimes the cause can…
Dandruff is a condition of the scalp that causes flakes of skin to appear. It’s sometimes accompanied by itching. The exact cause of this condition is unknown, but different factors can help increase the risk. It’s not related to poor hygiene, but it may be more visible if a person doesn’t wash or brush their…
Cystic fibrosis is known as an inherited disorder that causes severe damage to the lungs, digestive system and other organs in the body. Cystic fibrosis can affect the cells that can produce mucus, sweat and digestive juices. These secreted fluids are normally thin and slippery. However, in people with cystic fibrosis, a defective gene can…
Crohn’s Disease is a disorder of uncertain etiology. It has often been thought of as an autoimmune disease; however, research suggests that the chronic inflammation may not be due to the immune system attacking the body itself, but rather a result of the immune system attacking the harmless virus, bacteria or food in the gut…
A cough is a common reflex action that helps clear the throat of mucus or foreign irritants. Coughing to help clear the throat is usually an infrequent action, although a number of conditions can cause more frequent bouts of coughing. Generally speaking, a cough that can last for less than three weeks is known as…