Graves disease (also spelled as Graves’ and Grave’s) is one of the most universal reasons of hyperthyroidism. This disorder is autoimmune infection which causes hyperactivity of thyroid gland. In this case, the gland starts producing abnormal amount of thyroid hormones. This illness can occur at any age and gender but is mostly seen in women who are over 20 years of age. The following lines show some of common symptoms accompanied by graves disease (although the symptoms are not limited to these): difficulty in concentration, double vision, irregular heartbeat, sweating, frequent movement of bowel, breath shortness, weakness in muscles, insomnia, anxiety and fatigue. There are several medications and treatments which [...]
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Eczema Herpeticum (Skin Disease) – Symptoms & Treatment
by on 29. Mar, 2010 in Diseases and Conditions
What is Eczema Herpeticum? One of the most fatal skin diseases is Eczema Herpeticum. Usually caused by a virus, this disease usually occurs at damaged skin locations which were prior affected with eczema (rashes on the skin) or atopic dermatitis (particular inflammation produced on the skin). It can affect multiple parts of the body including liver, lungs, brain and eyes and if left untreated, this problem can even result in Eczema Herpeticumdeath. Although eczema is very common among both children and adults, it should never be left untreated. However, even after many medical discoveries, there is no medical cure for this skin disease. The only cure which the doctor or [...]
Ten easy Ways to Stop Coughing and Treat your Stubborn Cough
by on 29. Mar, 2010 in General Health
Coughing is a common problem which is caused mainly by stubborn cold. However, cold is not the only problem as there are many issues linked with coughing. One of the reasons maybe the food and when a person eats fast, the food gets stuck and then he or she cough terribly, which also could prove fatal as well. If you are wondering how this could prove fatal, then you have to consider various options linked with one’s nasal cavity along with the larynx or the cavity present inside the breathing valve, which produces air to go in and out and it keeps the heart of a person in function. In [...]
Dog Illness and Symptoms
by on 29. Mar, 2010 in Dog care
Just like their owners, dogs are also affected by illness and health issues. There are many reasons which can cause the dog discomfort which can include unhealthy lifestyle, stress, poor nutrition and pollution which can result in dog illness. Other reasons can include reduction in the exercise, exposure to harmful climatic elements and weather changes. Some of the common illnesses seen in pets include physical ailments like thyroid dysfunction, obesity, skin disorders, liver and kidney disease, cystitis, digestive problems, chronic fatigue, arthritis, diabetes and psychological and emotional issues like anxiety and depression. After all, the dog is also a walking, eating and barking living being and is affected by the environment [...]
The Danger of High Fever : Signs, treatment and management
by on 29. Mar, 2010 in Diseases and Conditions
Fever is one of the most known sicknesses. It is a disease itself as well as symptom for many other diseases. Some of these diseases are really very serious. The fever occurs when the temperature of the body increases than the normal state. Sometimes the temperature increases very high and that is called Hyperpyrexia. The Hyperpyrexia is a fever that has an extreme body temperature with over or equal to 106 °F or 41.5 °C. The high fever is not a good thing and is can be declared as a medical emergency. The patient needs immediate medical attention. In most cases, the high fever is a hidden symptom of a serious sickness [...]
Long Term Low Fever – Symptoms and Treatment
by on 29. Mar, 2010 in Diseases and Conditions
Fever itself is not a big problem. But serious diseases may come in the face of fever and that is not a good thing. Usually the fever is very common all over the world. It can occur for many reasons. Fever can even attack just for the changing of location. The normal body temperature is 98.6°F, but in fever this temperature can rise up to 105°F or even more, although this much temperature is a sign of very serious diseases. The lower temperature is not so severe but if the length of low fever last for a long time that might be a subject of major concern. Normal low fever [...]
Embarrassing illness and society
by on 28. Mar, 2010 in General Health
People get sick all the time. There are thousands of reasons that cause the diseases. And some of these diseases are really embarrassing. The embarrassing illness is mainly the diseases that reveals in front of other people without the consent of the sick person and causes discomfort. The most common embarrassing illness includes the problems with skin, bowel, smell and sexual health. The embarrassing illness has a big contradiction with the social reactions. Most of the patients feel isolated and don’t want to go out. They want to live inside the home and think about their luck which may leads to depression at one stage. The reason behind that is [...]
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