One of the most common places to receive a body piercing is the earlobe. As part of preventing infection, you should only have your ears pierced with a piercing gun that has been cleaned and sterilized. Choose a clean and reputable shop, or check...
According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, the cranberry was originally used as both a food and medicine by Native Americans to treat bladder and kidney infections, digestive problems, blood disorders, scurvy and a loss of appetite....
A sinus infection, or sinusitis, is the result of inflamed, blocked nasal passages. Without a way to drain, mucus collects, making it difficult for you to breathe. Headache, facial pain, fever, cough and general fatigue make a sinus infection one...
A tooth abscess, canker sores, inflammation of the gums and build-up of oral bacteria can cause mouth infections. You can make a number of preparations at home to help prevent mouth infections. Before using herbal preparations, you should consult...
Smoking can damage the lungs and lead to respiratory conditions such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis. If you develop a chronic lung condition, it makes you much more susceptible to lung infections. Even if you don't have a chronic lung...
A sinus infection, also called sinusitis, is the inflammation and swelling of the nasal passages and sinuses. Symptoms include a headache, yellowish or greenish nasal discharge, nasal congestion, tooth pain and coughing. Many times, a sinus...
Eating high-antioxidant, anti-inflammatory fruits can help to contribute to a healthy immune system, which can aid the body in fighting off infection. Avoiding foods that contribute to allergic reaction and inflammation such as dairy, gluten,...
A sepsis infection in the blood is very often a result of cuts that remained unclean and untreated. When a wound first appears, it is important that it be cleaned using alcohol, iodine, sterile saline and clean uncontaminated bandages. It is also...
A yeast infection, which is an overgrowth of a yeast-like fungus, most commonly affects the mouth and vagina. Three-quarters of women will experience a vaginal yeast infection at some point, and 90 percent of people with HIV or AIDS develop yeast...
Yeast infections in women are characterized by vaginal itching and burning, especially during intercourse or while urinating. A thick white discharge often accompanies a yeast infection. While this infection can be contracted by oral-genital...
While MRSA and staph infections are not considered life threatening when confined to external areas of the body, it's vital to seek immediate treatment. Staph infections become dangerous and potentially fatal when the initial red, pimple-like...
A vaginal yeast infection is very common -- MayoClinic.com estimates that three out of four women will experience candidiasis at some point in their life. A yeast infection is not a sexually transmitted disease but is caused by a fungal overgrowth...
An ear infection is an inflammation in the middle ear caused by certain microorganisms and bacteria, as described by the National Institute of Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. With ear infection, fluid and mucus builds up behind the...
Believe it or not, a great way to prevent fungal infections is to make sure you are getting the nutrients your body needs to fight them off. This includes getting your USRDA requirements of vitamins and minerals, as well as consuming lots of...
You can limit your chances of contracting cytomegalovirus, or CMV, by washing your hands regularly, especially if you're in regular close contact with large numbers of toddlers or preschool-aged children. Hygiene experts stress the importance of...
Antibiotics are indiscriminate killers. They kill the bad bacteria you are trying to get rid of, along with the good bacteria you want to keep. When too many good bacteria are destroyed, bad bacteria flourishes. An overgrowth of Candida albicans...
Bladder infections are an uncomfortable experience that may include painful urination, frequent urination, an intense urge to urinate and blood in the urine. According to the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse, urinary...
The most common sense way to preventing any type of infection, especially vaginal infection, is to practice good hygiene. Some time-tested and true ways to prevent vaginal infections include wiping yourself after urinating or a bowel movement...
Ear infection is painful, especially in babies and young children. Ear pain, drainage of fluid from the ear, loss of balance, headache and fever are the most common symptoms of ear pain. Severe and persistent ear infections may lead to hearing...
Yeast infection, or candidiasis, is caused by a fungus called candida. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, about three-quarters of women will develop a vaginal yeast infection at some point during their lives. About 90 percent...
Methicilin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is an organism that lives on the skin and sometimes in the nasal passages of healthy people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. MRSA enters the body through an opening in the...
There is no doubt yeast infections are unpleasant. The severity of symptoms like itching, burning, redness, swelling, pain and vaginal discharge can vary based on each individual case. Some yeast infections can be mild, whereas others are barely...
Kidney infections often cause pain, blood or pus in your urine, fever and constant urges to urinate. These infections have the potential to cause permanent damage to your urinary tract and can evolve into life-threatening infections if not treated...
If you feel you have to go to the bathroom, but find you can't go once you're there, or you can go but it's painfuly, you may have a bladder infection. Bladder infections are often caused by bacteria, and may also be called UTIs or urinary tract...
Urinary tract infections (UTIs), usually caused by Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria, are rather uncomfortable and easily contractible. A weakened immune system is likely to be a major contributing factor to contracting a UTI. Bacteria within...
Yeast infections occur when an overgrowth of a yeast-like fungus known as candida becomes infected. Yeast infections are common, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center, or UMMC, affecting most women and people with HIV/AIDS at some...
Three out of four women will experience the itching, burning and irritation that accompany a yeast infection, according to the Mayo Clinic. Avoiding potential irritants, such as scented soaps and feminine products, and wearing cotton underpants...
Boosting your child's immune system can help prevent ear infections. Increasing immunity can begin right from birth with breastfeeding. If it's possible for you to breastfeed for the first year, it can pass on immunities and reduce the number of...
According to MedlinePlus, candida is the scientific name for yeast. This type of fungus can live everywhere, including your body. Your immune system usually keeps yeast under control, however it may multiply and cause an infection. Yeast...
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