Do you suffer from Mouth Ulcers? A mouth ulcer is an ulcer that occurs on the mucous membrane of the oral cavity.[1] Mouth ulcers are very common, occurring in association with many diseases and by many different mechanisms, but usually there is no serious underlying cause. The two most common causes of oral ulceration are…
Do you have an infection? An infection occurs when a microorganism enters (invades) a person’s body by disease-causing agents. Types of infection include bacterial, fungal, viral, protozoan, parasitic, and prion disease. They are classified by the type of organism causing the infection. Infection, often the first step, occurs when bacteria, viruses or other microbes that…
Are you suffering from Hepatitis? Hepatitis is an inflammation condition of the liver and liver tissue, caused mostly by infectious agents. The word Hepatitis is derived from the Greek hêpar (ἧπαρ), meaning “liver”, and -itis (-ῖτις), meaning “inflammation”. Symptoms of Hepatitis Some people have no symptoms whereas others develop Yellow discoloration of the skin and…
Are you suffering from Swollen Glands? Having swollen glands (Lymph Nodes) means your immune system is fighting an infection. Glands are part of the lymphatic system, which fights infection. The lymphatic system is a network of tissues and organs that help rid the body of toxins, waste and other unwanted materials. The primary function of…
Do you have a Fever? What is Fever? Fever is a rise in body temperature above the normal temperature, usually caused by infection. Normal body temperature is around 37°C (give or take a degree, depending on individual differences). There may also be minor fluctuations over the course of the day and night. Contrary to popular…
Would you like to have healthy hair? Hair Health is a reflection of your internal bodies health just like your skin. The cells that make up each strand of hair require a regular supply of key nutrients and protection from environmental pollutants and stress in general. If you are sick, run down and not feeding…
Are you suffering Eye Strain? The medical term for eye strain is asthenopia. The symptoms of ocular fatigue, tired eyes, blurring, headaches, and occasionally doubling of the vision are brought on by concentrated use of the eyes for visual tasks. Some people, while concentrating on a visually intense task such as reading fine print, using…
Are you suffering from a blocked tear duct? Blocked tear ducts can happen at any age. They may even be present at birth (congenital). Causes include: Congenital blockage. Many infants are born with a blocked tear duct. The tear drainage system may not be fully developed or there may be a duct abnormality. Often a…
Are you suffering with a Stye? A stye, also known as a hordeolum, is a bacterial infection of an oil gland in the eyelid. This results in a red tender bump at the edge of the eyelid. The outside or the inside of the eyelid can be affected. The cause of a stye is usually…
Are you suffering from a Chronic Ear Infection? Chronic ear infection is fluid, swelling, or an infection behind the eardrum that does not go away or keeps coming back. Chronic ear infections may cause long-term or permanent damage to the ear. It most often involves a hole in the eardrum that does not heal. The…