Hashimoto’s disease is a disease characterized by the immune system attacking the thyroid gland. . A family history of thyroid disorders is common, with the HLADR5 gene most strongly implicated conferring a relative risk of 3 in the UK. The person may experience symptoms of hyperthyroidism at first when the thyroid may actually produce too [...]
Hodgkin’s disease is a type of cancer called a lymphoma , which is a cancer of the lymphatic system. Hodgkin’s has a long and rich history. The disease was named after Thomas Hodgkin, a English scholar and Quaker physician working at Guy’s Hospital in England. Hodgkin’s disease, sometimes called Hodgkin’s lymphoma, is a cancer that [...]
Kawasaki Disease is an illness that involves the skin, mouth, and lymph nodes. The disease usually begins with a fever unresponsive to tylenol or aspirin which continues for at least 7 – 10 days. Many but not all children develop a swollen area on the neck which looks like an infection. Some researchers believe it [...]
Lyme disease also called Lyme borreliosis, is an infection that derives from a tick bite. It is caused by a kind of bacteria (germ) called a spirochete. This bacterium is usually found in animals such as mice and deer. Lyme disease is diagnosed based on symptoms, physical findings (e.g., rash), and the possibility of exposure [...]
As we mentioned in previous articles, infertility is defined as inability of a couple to conceive after 12 months of unprotected sexual intercourse. It effects over 5 millions couple alone in the U. S. and many times more in the world. Because of unawareness of treatments, only 10% seeks help from professional specialist. In this [...]
We know that starting at age 40, the levels of the by-product prolactin of testosterone of men increases, stimulating the production of the enzyme 5-alpha reductase that causes the conversion of testosterone to gihydro-testosterones DHT thus triggering prostate enlargement and other problems. Therefore in order to prevent the symptoms of enlarged prostate and prostate cancer [...]
Hemorrhoids are a result of swelling and inflammation of anal veins located in the anus and rectum.
And boy can they be embarrassing!
No one wants to go to their doctor and talk about it! But they occur quite frequently in adults, so much in fact that it is believed that [...]
Black lung disease is an occupational lung disease caused by prolonged inhalation of coal mine dust. Black lung disease is also called silicosis, coal workers’ pneumoconiosis, or black lung. Discover the signs, symptoms, treatment & prevention of black lung disease. Black lung disease is a type of pneumoconiosis, a condition caused by inhaling certain forms [...]
Millions of Americans suffer from it, but what really are the causes of heart disease? There is almost as many myths and misinformation about the causes of heart disease as there are actual causes. Everything from fatty foods, to high cholesterol, to lack of exercise is included in the list of causes of heart disease, [...]
