Most people expect some minor muscle aches and pains after exercising, but unexpected pain can be a bit frightening. Breathing problems or lung pain aren't unheard of after working out. You don't want to ignore the pain, but don't let it deter you...
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, also called MRSA or antibiotic staff infection, may cause a variety of symptoms when pneumonia--a secondary infection--develops. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, staph...
Running up and down stairs is an effective cardiovascular workout. It will get your lungs burning and your muscles aching. Top sportsmen such as mixed martial artist and former UFC light heavyweight champion Forest Griffin incorporate stair runs...
According to Stanford Medicine, amyloidosis is a disease where abnormal sheet-like patterns of proteins exist in organs and tissues. The general term amyloidosis describes four particular types that are defined by the specific protein found.The...
The herpes simplex virus is commonly divided into the type 1 and type 2 classes, also known as HSV-1 and HSV-2. While type 1 is generally limited to mouth sores, and spreads through sharing utensils or by kissing, some people with this virus also...
Arthritis is a condition that most often affects people's joints, whether in the arms or legs, and sometimes in the spinal column. There also are types of arthritis that make other parts of your body ache, such as the lungs or even skin. Some...
H1N1 infection, also known as swine flu, is an upper respiratory disorder that can be transmitted by humans or pigs. Symptoms may include severe lung inflammation, fever, fluid in the lungs and airways, body aches, and hemorrhaging in lung...
Rheumatic diseases include any disease state that affects the joints of the body. Typically caused by an autoimmune disorder, rheumatic disorders range from mildly aggravating to severely disabling. Rheumatic disorders, which can affect one joint...
Fungal sinus infections show the same symptoms as those that are caused by bacteria or viruses. Acute infections come on quickly, and chronic ones recur. Chronic sufferers may drift in and out of good health. If you notice a cough developing, try...
Exercise places greater demands on your body to make it stronger, more flexible and more stable. In addition to increased demands on your circulatory system, the lungs must work harder to support moving muscles. If your respiratory system is...
Oil pulling is an Ayurvedic remedy which is reported to cure a number of diseases and conditions. It is also reputed to assist weight loss. There are no clinical studies to validate any of these claims, but writing in Coconutresearch.org,...
You've likely had dozens of colds throughout your life, and while they are often annoying it isn't usually enough to stop you from your day-to-day routine. Although going to work or school isn't usually a problem with a common cold, you may need...
According to a study cited by the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District, air pollution is responsible for the deaths of 50,000 Americans each year. Air pollution is associated with heart disease, asthma, stroke, bronchitis and other...
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, remains a major public health threat in the United States. Under growing pressure, hospitals--the major source of MRSA infections--have introduced stringent hygiene procedures to slow its...
Injuries, overuse and blood vessel disorders are common causes of lower leg pain. A careful medical history noting the nature of the pain, its onset, and factors that augment or alleviate the pain can help guide physicians in an appropriate...
Two main groups in the back of the lower part of the leg make up the calf muscle: the gastrocnemius, or gastroc for short, and the soleus. The calf muscles are one of the most common places for people to experience muscle cramps due to overuse or...
Lung cancer is a disease in which cancer forms in the cells that line the air passages of the lungs. According to the Mayo Clinic, lung cancer is the No. 1 killer among all types of cancers, and more than 90 percent of the cases are caused by...
Lung disease can take several forms. The most common diseases fall into three categories: lung infection, such as pneumonia; lung cancer; or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, such as emphysema. When a patient presents with lung symptoms such...
Metastatic breast cancer, also known as stage IV breast cancer, is the most advanced form of breast cancer. If breast cancer is not diagnosed and treated early, it can spread to nearby organs or enter the bloodstream and spread to distant organs...
Done correctly, lunges effectively work your abs, butt, and thighs. However, done incorrectly they can aggravate and even injure your knees. Proper form can protect your knees and the rest of your body from aches and pains and even from serious...
Yoga exercises, such as the crescent lunge, can stretch and twist your body into positions it may not be accustomed to. Unfortunately, this can result in painful injuries, such as pulled muscles. A pulled muscle can be extremely painful,...
Shingles is a blistering skin rash and can be very painful. Shingles, also called herpes zoster, is caused by the varicella virus, the same one that causes chicken pox. The virus becomes dormant in the nerve cells after an outbreak from chicken...
Normally, the heart takes it easy during sleep, as blood pressure and heart rate drop to low and relaxed levels. However, having a heart attack during sleep is possible. In most cases, the sleeper wakes up due to pain. Contact 911 if you ever...
Bronchial pneumonia, also called bronchopneumonia, infects the bronchioles, the tubes leading to the lungs and the lungs themselves. Bronchial pneumonia affects 2 to 3 million Americans each year, and causes 45,000 deaths, the Merck Manual...
Traditional Chinese medicine has been using herbs and various other Eastern medical strategies to treat health problems for over two millennium, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Though the herbs often do have health effects,...
Bronchitis occurs when the air passages to the lungs become inflamed. Acute bronchitis caused by a virus or bacteria will usually go away on its own. However, chronic bronchitis is a more serious condition caused by smoking or inhaling too many...
Varicose veins appear as swollen, twisted veins just under the surface of the skin, most often in the legs. A common condition, varicose veins occur more often in women than in men. Though usually they only cause concern based on the appearance of...
Pneumonia is a serious illness that occurs due to an infection in the lungs. It can cause a fever, chills, muscle aches, fatigue, a cough and trouble breathing. In some cases this condition clears up in a few weeks with home treatment. However in...
The largest artery in the body, the aorta, extends from the heart to the lower abdomen where it divides into a branch for each leg. The Society of Thoracic Surgeons state that an aneurysm is a weak section in the wall of the aorta that causes the...
