A sinus infection occurs when inflamed nasal passages interferes with drainage and mucus builds up in the sinuses. Symptoms of a sinus infection may include ear pain, sore throat, runny nose, greenish or yellowish discharge from the back of the...
When you decide it is time to stop breastfeeding your baby or toddler, your body begins to stop producing milk. This process does not happen overnight, however. Instead, as your child nurses less frequently -- and then stops -- your milk...
Water trapped in the ear can allow an infection to develop, leading to the common summertime malady, swimmer's ear. Symptoms of swimmer's ear include a clear or yellowish discharge, a feeling that the ear is clogged up, itchiness or pain in the...
Overview The term sexually transmitted disease (STD) is applied to any group of diseases spread by sexual contact (sexual intercourse, oral-genital contact or anal sex). According to the American Social Health Association, about 19 million...
The endometrium is the tissue that lines the inside of the uterus. The endometrium, like any tissue, can become irritated, inflamed or infected. Sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhea and chlamydia can cause endometritis. Endometritis is...
Pregnancy changes so many things about a woman's body, including the way it functions. Some of the changes are enjoyable, such as thicker nails, healthier hair and sometimes a larger bust. Other changes prove less than desirable, such as gas,...
Your ears are one of the most delicate and complex parts of your body. While each morning may be part of your daily hygiene routine, the American Academy of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery warns against cleaning ear wax too often. Your body...
Gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted disease, affects around 13,000 pregnant women each year in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Gonorrhea poses risks for an unborn child both during the pregnancy and at the time...
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders notes that three out of four children will experience an ear infection by age three, so there's high risk of your toddler complaining of the aching pain that often accompanies an...
Pyelonephritis---the medical term used to describe an infection within the kidneys---occurs when pathogenic bacteria invade the kidneys. This infection is most frequently caused by an untreated bladder infection (urinary tract infection) in which...
The University of Maryland Medical Center describes an eye cold, also called pink eye or conjunctivitis, as an inflammation or infection of the membrane that lines the eyelids. This inflammation can cause the eye's blood vessels to become more...
Children often have swollen eyes. Common causes of a swollen eyelid include trauma, infection and allergies. It is important to determine whether the eye itself is affected, so check that the eye is moving in all directions and that there are no...
Epidermoid cysts are those nasty little bumps that teens usually get on their face, neck and back when they are going through a bad stage of acne. The cyst is not cancerous but the look of it can be as bad as a fatal illness as you won't want to...
Shaving bumps usually occur after you've shaved some of your more sensitive skin such as the bikini line, underarms and even your legs. They can be unsightly, especially when the goal of shaving was to reveal soft, smooth skin. By understanding...
A traditional natural remedy for allergies that relieves sinus symptoms involves the use of salt. Salt is the main ingredient in saline, which is used in saline sprays, neti pots and sinus rinses. These methods are used to treat sinus allergies...
Newborns may have eye conditions appear shortly after birth. A common symptom, yellow discharge, may appear after a few days or weeks. In some infants, the discharge will clear and not require further thought from exhausted new parents. In some...
Pain in the jaw and teeth can occur suddenly while running or develop slowly over time. Symptoms can be frustrating and discourage you from future exercise. Because it can sometimes signal a condition that requires medical intervention, it is...
Pinkeye, also called conjunctivitis, is a common childhood illness. Newborns, in particular, are susceptible to pinkeye and may suffer complications if it is not promptly addressed, according to KidsHealth.org. Because it can be serious in babies,...
Newborns can develop a number of condition that alarm new parents but have little or no medical significance. A whitish collection of mucous-looking material that accumulates in the corners of newborn eyes falls into this category. Several factors...
Many people take vitamins thinking they are doing their body a favor, but in rare cases a vitamin allergy can actually cause adverse side effects. According to HealthTree.com, depending on the type of vitamin and dose, allergy signs and symptoms...
Sinus infections are not commonly associated with gluten consumption, but if you have an allergy to the protein, you may develop sinusitis. Sinusitis is not a direct symptom of a gluten allergy, but rather a secondary infection that results from...
Food allergies are becoming more and more common -- or at least so it seems. What’s happening is the body misidentifies a food substance as harmful, causing a release of histamine and other chemicals that help protect the body from harmful...
The telltale signs of aging skin include sagging, fine lines, wrinkles and a general thinning of the skin. The American Academy of Dermatology (ADD) says these unwanted changes in the skin occur because elastin and collagen (tissues that preserve...
Most women have experienced the pain and discomfort of a yeast infection. In fact, 75 percent of women will have a yeast infection at some point in their lives. There are home remedies you can use to prevent and naturally treat a yeast infection...
Battling ingrown hair can be annoying and bothersome anywhere on the body, but when it appears on your face, it can be embarrassing too. Ingrown facial hair as a result of an attempt to remove facial hair can bring attention to the areas on your...
Bad sinuses or sinusitis is caused by inflammation in the nasal region, which can lead to an infection. Those who have conditions such as swelling in the nasal mucus membrane from a cold, blockage or narrowing of drainage ducts and conditions...
Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, is an inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye. The conjunctiva is the membrane of the eyelid and eye surface. If the conjunctiva gets inflamed, it will turn red and swell. The eye may burn and itch and it...
When a baby's eyes produce a sticky, yellowish discharge, they are considered to be weeping. Weeping eyes sometimes produce tears despite the absence of crying, as well. Weeping eyes are commonly seen in newborns for the first few weeks or months...
Trying to get pregnant? Get familiar with your fertile times by tracking your ovulation (that's when a mature egg is released from the ovary into the fallopian tube, and is available to be fertilized). To do this, take notes of when you get your...
