Diseases and Conditions Articles

Health » Diseases and Conditions | By April Kerr @ Thursday, 28th August 2008 @ 7:51 AM

Headaches can keep you as a prisoner in the house as they disable you from doing the regular activities. There can be various reasons of headaches. The general three types of headaches are tension headaches, migraine headaches and cluster headaches. The tension headaches are caused buy muscle contraction in face, scalp, jaws and neck. The migraine attacks give rise to pulsating pain and this is often caused by reasons like excess consumption of carbohydrate and sometimes during the menst... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions | By Paul Hata @ Thursday, 28th August 2008 @ 5:16 AM

The human brain is one of the most complex aspects of the human body and it is still a puzzle for the medical practitioners and researchers. Mental or neurological disorders can affect anyone and at anytime. An individual can suffer from a mental disorder at any stage in life and the reason for it can be anything or even nothing at all. Thus in case of ADHD too, it is the same condition. Adult ADHD is a growing disease today. More about Adult ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions | By Paul Hata @ Thursday, 28th August 2008 @ 2:35 AM

It is estimated that from 3 to 10 percent of the population suffers from what is known as Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This disorder is found more often in boys than girls. This disorder is characterized by inability to concentrate. Normal attention span seems to develop in three stages: 1. Exclusive Attention: This is a term used by experts to describe attention that is focused on a single object for a long period of time. An exa... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions | By Peter Clark @ Thursday, 28th August 2008 @ 1:15 AM

Quit smoking laser therapy has been touted as a simple pain free and successful way to stop smoking. However there is some controversy over laser therapy to stop smoking. But first, what is quit smoking laser therapy? Laser therapy to stop smoking has been around for quite a number of years. It is, according to those who practice it, the application of low level laser to the acupuncture points in the body to stimulate the nerve endings which in turn produce endorphins. And ... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions | By Paul Hata @ Thursday, 28th August 2008 @ 1:05 AM

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD is a mental condition found in some children all over the world. A child with ADHD can be hyperactive, totally inattentive and impulsive at times. However, to label every child who demonstrates the above traits as with ADHD is highly inaccurate. Children being children will be hyperactive, impulsive at times in some situations. A child may also seem to be inattentive, it could be because, and he doesn't want to pay attention. A look at... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions | By Paul Hata @ Thursday, 28th August 2008 @ 1:01 AM

The ADHD or Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is indeed a psychological disorder. It is psychological disease which generally changes how a child behaves, think, and feel. Nearly all children suffering from this disease are overactive and lacking concentration at times. The most important part in the process of treatment of any disease is the support that a patient or the victim gets from the people around him. Thus a person suffering from ADHD especially children require huge supp... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions | By Paul Hata @ Thursday, 28th August 2008 @ 12:28 AM

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder known as ADHD has enabled scientists and doctors for a detailed study and discovery of medicines that has proved to be 80-90% successful cure of ADHD. There are various medications that are given to an ADHD patient. The patient may require allopathic or naturopathic methods to reduce this disorder. That's not all. Depending on the individual, different methods and medicines are prescribed by health care specialists in order to take care of th... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions | By Helen Hecker @ Thursday, 28th August 2008 @ 12:09 AM

If you're thinking about undergoing sinus surgery to cure your sinus problems there are a few risks and complications to consider. You want to know what you're getting into before you undergo any type of surgery because there are always risks. You may have been suffering for years with sinusitis, sinus headaches, chronic sinus infections and/or other symptoms including pressure, pain and congestion and you need relief. Besides the specific risks of this surgery if you're g... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions | By Bercle George @ Wednesday, 27th August 2008 @ 10:28 PM

Old habits die hard, they say. True. But even new ones die hard too. It does not matter how long-- or short -- you have been drinking. Once you become an alcoholic you could need an alcohol treatment center to help break the habit. There are many kinds of people you will find in rehab. Some signed themselves in and others have to be forced in. Most folks eventually find cure of sorts, but they must watch their backs for life so that they don't slip back into the habit. You cou... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions | By Peter Johnson @ Wednesday, 27th August 2008 @ 10:07 PM

There are 2 main reasons why a cervical herniated disc is not as common as a herniated lumbar disc, they are: firstly, there is not much disc material located in the cervical spine and secondly, there is not much force applied along the cervical spine in comparison to the lumbar section of the spine. A herniated cervical disc nonetheless can be very debilitating and complex to treat. In most cases of a herniated cervical disc protrude on the side of the spinal passage and will impinge u... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions | By Paul Hata @ Wednesday, 27th August 2008 @ 6:43 PM

First things first, don't panic. After you discover that you have a yeast infection, the first thing that should come to your mind is what to do with a yeast infection and not go all out hysterical and begin pointing fingers or blaming yourself about it. There will be no benefit from being out of your mind. All you need is to proceed calmly, assess your situation, consult your doctor, and administer the recommended treatment. Yeast infection is treatable so relax. Okay, that being o... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions | By Paul Hata @ Wednesday, 27th August 2008 @ 6:43 PM

It is very common that people believe a number of fallacies, myths and urban legends just because of hearing some weird stuff from a friend who saw or heard something from another friend. The chain goes on and on until it reaches a point that what started out to be false become accepted as truth. Let's focus on the problem at hand, shall we? It has been said that swimming or getting wet with a yeast infection would aggravate your current condition. Now, having yeast infectio... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions | By Jennifer King @ Wednesday, 27th August 2008 @ 4:36 PM

Over 90% of high blood pressure ( hypertension ) cases have their cause unknown. You can even be suffering from hypertension, and not know. This is because there are no symptoms that are physically recognised. To be diagnosed you need to have your pressure checked by your doctor. Your pressure levels are easily affected by things you do just before you're tested. Smoking and drinking coffee can cause a temporary rise in your pressure which will show up on the results. Because of this... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions | By Gary Transmeier @ Wednesday, 27th August 2008 @ 9:41 AM

Commonly referred to as GERD or acid reflux, gastroesophageal reflux disease is an uncomfortable condition where the liquid that is in a person's stomach backs up or refluxes into the esophagus. Causing inflammation and damage to the esophagus lining in some patients, this can range from mild and uncomfortable to a very serious problem. Since this liquid is filled with both pepsin and acid and even bile, the reflux can cause pain and burning sensations. It is important to note tha... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions | By Matt Morrison @ Wednesday, 27th August 2008 @ 7:46 AM

If you suffer from the debilitating effects of chronic bad breath, you may be open to any possible solution, even if it is a medication that is on the market to treat a condition you may not have. Many people have heard of Zantac from commercials or from friends. It is one of the leading acid reflux disease medications on the market and it can be a real life saver if you suffer from the painful and sometimes scary symptoms associated with ARD. However, more and more people are realizing that Zan... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions | By Matt Chang @ Wednesday, 27th August 2008 @ 4:21 AM

If you are looking to learn how to treat hemorrhoids, there are some things you can do ahead of time, sort of preventative medicine kinds of things you can do so you don't get hemorrhoids. If you do have hemorrhoids you can follow some of these tips so that you can minimize future recurrences. Having an episode can be painful, uncomfortable, and very inconvenient. It is not a disease but something more. It can wreck havoc in to your life. Hemorrhoids affects over 80% of the world populat... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions | By Ronen David @ Wednesday, 27th August 2008 @ 12:57 AM

Treatment for manic depression, also called bi-polar syndrome is a life-long endeavor. The control of the massive mood swings is vital to a healthy, happy, and productive life. It is entirely possible for a manic depression patient to be able to live an independent life with treatment and planning. The treatment for manic depression is individualized to cater to each patient and should never be attempted alone. Seeking the help of a qualified psychiatrist that you feel comfortable with is... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions | By Paul Hata @ Tuesday, 26th August 2008 @ 10:16 PM

It is said that children are closest to God. Thus children suffering from diseases like Attention Deficit Disorders (ADD) are all the more special. They are God's special children and have a different destiny carved for them. They are different from the normal children in a lot of ways. Children suffering from ADD/ ADHD show the following symptoms: 1.Children suffering from ADD/ ADHD have very low attention spans. 2.They cannot pay attention at a particular thing for a lon... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions | By Paul Hata @ Tuesday, 26th August 2008 @ 9:15 PM

ADHD or Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is not fully defined anywhere but it is indeed a legitimate psychological state of mind. Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a psychological disorder that starts right from the childhood. It is psychological disease which generally changes how a child behaves, think, and feel. The ADHD children are generally very restless. Nearly all children suffering from this disease are overactive and lacking concentration at times. The disease... more...

Health » Diseases and Conditions | By Shannon Pollock @ Tuesday, 26th August 2008 @ 6:17 PM

Yeast infections can take several forms and cause many health problems ranging from those that are simply irritating to those that are life-threatening. Yeast, known by the scientific name candida albicans is a fungus that lives in the human body as part of its natural flora. Certain conditions cause it to multiply, and this overgrowth causes ailments like thrush, esophagitis, and skin rashes. Yeast infections of the bloodstream can be very serious. While not everyone is familiar with the... more...