Crohn's disease affects the small and large intestines, causing inflammation within the intestines, fistulas, abscesses, abdominal pain, fever, weight loss and diarrhea. There is no cure for this disease, but there is medication and surgery to...
Liver disease requires a special diet plan to protect and keep the liver as healthy as possible. There are different types of liver disease including cirrhosis and hepatitis. Liver disease affects people of all ages, but particularly those between...
Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of progressive dementia in elderly people, according to Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man, or OMIM. In Alzheimer's disease, nerve cells in the brain die, killed by the accumulation of abnormal...
Ground flaxseed is traditionally consumed for its rich nutritional content. It is sold nationwide in grocery stores, health food stores and in specialty stores. In addition to being healthy, ground flaxseed is also very versatile. You can add...
Genetic tests are done either to diagnose genetic disorders or identify risks associated with developing a disease. Testing problems range from the accuracy of the genetic tests and oversight of the testing labs, to the growing market for...
Antibiotics inhibit the growth of microorganisms, particularly bacteria. Western medicine uses antibiotics to fight disease and infection caused by the overgrowth of bacteria. This affects the growth of disease causing and beneficial bacteria in...
Degenerative nerve disease is a serious and sometimes life-threatening condition. Also referred to as neurodegenerative disease, the deterioration of the nerves greatly affects the body's activities: balance, movement, heart function, talking and...
Cefprozil is the generic version of Cefzil, an antibiotic used for bacterial infections affecting the throat, middle ear, and skin and soft tissue. Cefprozil is available by prescription only and comes as either tablets or oral suspension....
Reiki is a form of energy medicine originating in Japan during the early 20th century. Based on the belief that your body possesses an innate ability to heal itself, practitioners access an energy field surrounding your body with their hands. This...
Gluten allergy, or celiac disease, is a common cause of intestinal disease that affects an estimated 3 million Americans. Gluten allergy is an abnormal immune reaction to gluten, a protein found in a variety of bread products. The disease prevents...
Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) is a group of related enzymes made primarily in the liver, bone, intestines, kidneys and by the placentas of pregnant women. The liver, bile ducts and bone are tissues with particularly high levels of ALP. A liver...
Constipation, defined as having fewer than three bowel movements per week, is a common gastrointestinal complaint of Americans. Constipation results in hard, dry stools that can be painful to pass. Constipation is a symptom most individuals...
Rheumatoid factors are autoantibodies, or proteins produced by the body's immune system that may attack healthy tissue in the body. Health care professionals may test the levels of rheumatoid factors to determine if a specific disease is occurring...
Colon cancer is defined as the cancer of the large intestine. According to 2008 information from the University of Maryland Medical Center, it is actually the second most commonly diagnosed type of cancer in the United States. Likewise, it also...
BMI, or body mass index, is one of a number of indicators to describe your body composition. Derived from measurements of your height and weight, BMI is used to help classify your level of disease risk. According to the National Institutes of...
When you have irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, you feel abdominal discomfort that involves a combination of sharp, cramping abdominal pain and recurrent bouts of constipation or diarrhea or both. IBS is not caused by a specific disease or...
A low white blood cell count, known as leukopenia, is defined as less than 3,500 white blood cells per microliter of blood. Discovery of a low white blood count, WBC, most often occurs when blood tests are ordered for a current condition already...
Most everyone experiences diarrhea (loose, watery stools) and stomach cramps at some point in their lives, often without need for medical treatment. When stomach cramps and diarrhea are severe, they may indicate conditions such as food poisoning,...
Sexually transmitted disease, caused by bacteria or viruses, spreads through sexual contact. Bacteria from a partner becomes transmitted to the person's body during sexual intercourse or other sexual activities. This usually occurs because of...
Chronic diarrhea in young children has many causes, but almost all of them produce the same result---poor overall health. Young children by virtue of their size and age accrue limited reserves of water and key nutrients. In chronic diarrhea, these...
The Mayo Clinic describes dementia not as one specific disease, but as a group of symptoms that affect intellectual and social abilities severely enough to interrupt daily functioning. There are various types of dementia, but Alzheimer's disease...
Myocarditis is inflammation and degeneration of heart muscle. It can be viral or bacterial and may accompany other disease. It can also occur in the elderly as a part of the aging process. It can be a cause of heart attacks. There is no treatment...
Understanding the differences between dementia and Alzheimer's disease can be confusing, especially because the two are linked in many ways and it is often difficult to get a conclusive diagnosis. The primary differences between dementia and...
Dementia is not a specific disease, but rather the name for a collection of symptoms caused by brain disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease and stroke. Characteristics of dementia include memory loss, loss of emotion control, inability to solve...
Asbestos is a group of minerals that have long, thin fibers. If asbestos is disturbed, fibers are released into the air and can be inhaled. Most of the fibers are exhaled, but some can become lodged in the lungs. Over time, scarring and...
A low-grade fever ranges from 99 to 100.9 degrees, according to AskDrSears.com. Although it may be frightening to you and uncomfortable for your child, a low-grade fever is an indication that the body is doing its job. Many factors can cause a...
Although Hulda Clark died in 2009, her products continue to be hawked on the internet. Vendors demand approximately $100 for a small supply of herbs and B vitamins that supposedly "cleanse" your liver and kidneys. Preying on sick people, Ms....
A surprising fact about genetics is that there are many syndromes that are termed "genetic," but have not been inherited from a parent. When DNA is passed from one generation to the next, it is copied. Generally, DNA is copied faithfully, however...
Unintentional weight loss and fatigue can be due to many things, so it is important that if you are experiencing these symptoms that you make an appointment with your primary care physician. However, before you begin to panic, take a few deep...
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