Vasculitis is a general term for a group of uncommon diseases that feature inflammation in the body’s blood vessels. The body’s blood vessels are referred to as the vascular system. The blood vessels are comprised of the arteries that pass oxygen-rich blood to the tissues of the body and veins that return oxygen-depleted blood from…
The definition of pulmonary vascular disease is simple: any condition that affects the blood vessels along the route between the heart and lungs. Blood travels from the heart, to the lungs, and back to the heart. This process continually refills the blood with oxygen, and lets carbon dioxide be exhaled. Here’s how the process works:…
Varicose veins are gnarled, enlarged veins. Any vein may become varicose, but the veins most commonly affected are those in your legs and feet. That’s due to the fact that standing and walking upright increases the pressure in the veins of your lower body. For most, varicose veins — a common, mild variation of varicose…
Vaginal thrush is a common condition caused by a yeast infection in the vagina and the surrounding area. The infection is usually Candida albicans; however, it’s also known as candida or vulvovaginal candidiasis. Candida lives harmlessly on the skin, in the mouth, gut and vagina and is normally kept under control by harmless bacteria. However,…
Uterine fibroids are the benign lumps that grow on the uterus. Its symptoms may include heavy periods, cramping, painful sex and an urge to urinate. Treatment options for it includes hysterectomy, emobilization and as well as hormone therapy.
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in any other part of the urinary system — your kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Most of the infections involve the lower urinary tract — the bladder and the urethra. Women are at a greater risk of developing a UTI than are men. Infection limited to your…
A bladder infection is most often caused by a bacterial infection within the bladder. In people with a weakened immune systems, yeast can cause bladder infections as well. A bladder infection is a type of urinary tract infection (UTI). This refers to an infection anywhere in the urinary tract, such as the bladder, kidneys, ureters…
An upset stomach caused by eating or drinking too much can be accompanied by one or a combination of the following symptoms: Heartburn Nausea Gas Belching Fullness Furthermore, an upset stomach is caused when the mucosal cells in the lining of the stomach are irritated or inflamed. When you have an upset stomach caused by…
Ulcerative Colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes long-lasting inflammation and ulcers (sores) found in your digestive tract. Ulcerative Colitis is known to affect the innermost lining of the large intestine of your large intestine (colon) and rectum. Symptoms can usually develop overtime, rather than suddenly. Ulcerative Colitis can be debilitating and can…
Typhoid fever is an acute infectious illness associated with fever that’s most often caused by the Salmonella typhi bacteria. It can also be caused by the Salmonella paratyphi, a related bacterium that usually leads to a less severe illness. The bacteria is being deposited through fecal contamination in water or food by a human carrier…