Diarrheal illnesses due to infections are common throughout the world. Most are short-lived and do not lead to any serious complications. It may be caused by a number of different organisms, like viruses and bacteria. One of the most common of these organisms is a protozoan known as Giardia lamblia. However, many people >> Read More ...
It is one of the common skin conditions that affects many people, but stretch marks are usually not a medical concern. For women in particular, it is almost considered to be an eventuality at some point in life, particularly after pregnancy. It does not cause any other significant symptoms beyond the cosmetic impact. >> Read More ...
The breasts are among the more sensitive parts of the body, particularly the nipples. It is one of the erogenous zones that heighten desire when stimulated. However, breast sensitivity does not always refer to this type of feeling. Sometimes the sensitivity can be annoying in that it is associated with discomfort, mild >> Read More ...
There are many types of growths that may arise in the body during the course of life. All are considered abnormal in that it should not be present. However, some form for very good reasons and it may be the body’s way of defending itself at times. A growth can refer to many types of masses, from an abscess to a >> Read More ...
Drug usage for recreational purposes is an age old practice but addiction to these substances is now one of the main social ills that plagues communities across the globe. It is scourge that is destroying communities, families and lives at a faster rate than many biological diseases. It is not a problem only among lower >> Read More ...
It is not uncommon for there to be bleeding within the bowels. Most of the time it is very short lived and you would never notice it. The body quickly plugs up the site of the bleeding, which is usually minor, and there is no threat to a person’s health. However, massive or persistent blood loss in the bowels needs >> Read More ...
Tapeworms are well known for causing intestinal infections in humans. There are number of tapeworms, which may be acquired by eating different meats. It is particularly a problem when the meat is eaten raw or undercooked. The pork tapeworm remains as one of the more common parasitic worms to cause human intestinal >> Read More ...
Bed bugs are a common problem across the globe. It is not only a problem in hotels and hospitals. Bed bugs can infest home and spread rapidly throughout all bedrooms in the house. An infestation is not just an issue with personal hygiene – bed bugs may infest even the cleanest of homes. A long vacation away from home >> Read More ...
A prolapse can affect many organs of the body. It specifically affects those organs that are next to a hollow cavity and open to the outside of the body. A prolapse simply means that one organs slips into and protrudes through another. It mainly affects the female reproductive tract and rectum of the large intestine. A >> Read More ...
There are many different types of parasitic worms that can infect humans. Roundworms are one such type. There are some 500,000 species of roundworms and about 60 are known to infect humans. It can infect a number of different organs in the human body, not only the digestive tract as is often though. Most infections are not >> Read More ...
