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- What You Should Know About Heat Stroke and TIA Stroke - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Danica SusanHeat stroke and TIA stroke are disorders that are highly preventable if you know how to take care of yourself. Prevention starts by learning about what diseases are such as their causes, signs and symptoms and the particular treatment methods. When you are aware of these information, then you ...
Views: 6210 - Managing Osgood Schlatter Disease and Hip Pain - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Danica SusanPain is a symptom that is indicative is several disorders such as Osgood Schlatter disease and conditions where hip pain is present. In all conditions, pain management is very important such that you can go on with your activities and for you to achieve comfort. Here are some things that you can ...
Views: 5762 - Various Treatment Methods for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Danica SusanWith symptoms that are vague and hard to figure out, thoracic outlet syndrome is a condition that may take some time to diagnose and treat. It would help however to be aware of this disorder as to its causes, signs and symptoms and treatment methods to help you deal with it. Thoracic outlet ...
Views: 2432 - Understanding Anxiety Disorder Symptoms for Proper Treatment - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Danica SusanEveryone knows how anxiety feels like. It happens when you are about to do a big presentation, when you are about to take a difficult exam, when you are worried about problems that you have at home or at work, or when you are being called for by your boss to his office. If we all feel anxiety, ...
Views: 2357(1 vote) - How to Overcome Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Danica SusanAre you having problems with your ritualistic behavior? Are you troubled by your unwanted thoughts that keep popping on your mind like a computer virus? Try to evaluate yourself and trace down how many times your rituals and thoughts had caused disruption into your daily activities. Find out ...
Views: 1884(2 votes) - How to Combat Postpartum Depression - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Danica SusanDo you think you have postpartum depression? Don’t worry because there is nothing wrong with you. Postpartum depression affects most mothers, especially new moms. It is also commonly known as “baby blues” and it is caused by the sudden changes in your hormones. Most women experience the symptoms ...
Views: 1684(1 vote) - How Do Doctors Make an Alzheimer Diagnosis? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Danica SusanWhen making an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, doctors would usually refer to the symptoms manifested and base it from there. The only procedure that might pinpoint the cause of Alzheimer’s disease would be a CT scan, and it would only show if the patient has suffered from any brain injury or trauma. If ...
Views: 1626 - What Causes Narcissistic Personality Disorder? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Danica SusanNarcissists are people who are extremely egocentric or self-centered. They are obsessed with their personal abilities and physical appearances. They have this strong belief that they are superior to other individuals. Consequently, their self-esteem is easily threatened by negative feedbacks ...
Views: 1552(1 vote) - How to Manage Degenerative Disk and Joint Disease - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Danica SusanAs you age, there are a lot of diseases that you can encounter. There are some that are unavoidable since these come with aging but there are others that you can prevent while you are still young. Two common disorders that you should know about are degenerative disk disease and degenerative ...
Views: 1543 - Common Anxiety Medications - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Danica SusanEveryone knows what anxiety is like – the feeling when you are about to have a difficult test, when you are going to have a presentation in for your big boss, when you are having family problems that are quite hard to solve and other similar situations. Anxiety is but a normal feeling but when ...
Views: 1539(1 vote) - Managing Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Danica SusanAn unpredictable disease that affects the nervous system, multiple sclerosis can be debilitating. Learn about the disease process, the different multiple sclerosis symptoms and how it can be managed. The myelin sheath is the part of the body that provides the insulation or covering for the ...
Views: 1535 - How To Identify Gout Symptoms - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Danica SusanWhen the body becomes overloaded with uric acid, the result is gout – a disease that is becoming increasingly prevalent. This is a debilitating disease that is highly preventable. In order to avoid gout, you must know what causes this disease and for you to be treated, you should know the ...
Views: 1496 - How to Treat Personality Disorder - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Danica SusanThe maladaptive way of thinking, relating and perceiving the world and other people is called personality disorder. For a person who is suffering from this disorder, there can be a lot of problems with his functioning which will eventually cause subjective distress. There are different ways of ...
Views: 1453(1 vote) - Home Care for Elbow Pain - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Danica SusanElbow pain is one of the most common complaints caused by various problems. Learn how you can manage elbow pain on your own when emergency medical treatment is not necessary. There are various causes of elbow pain and one of the most common is tendinitis or the injury or inflammation of the ...
Views: 1452 - How to Treat Hamstring Injury and Marfan Injury - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Danica SusanHamstring injury and Marfan injury are two disorders that we often hear about but we have no idea on how to treat them. Here are some treatment methods for these disorders, with some that are easily done at home without the help of a health care professional. A hamstring injury refers to the ...
Views: 1436(1 vote) - Identifying ADHD Symptoms for Proper Treatment - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Danica SusanNaughty, ill disciplined, impish these are just few of the words used to describe people who have impulsivity, inattention and hyperactivity. To the untrained eye, these are just bad behaviors used to gain attention. But is it really the case or there is more to what you see? Attention ...
Views: 1426 - Heart Attack Symptoms: How to Spot the Killer - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Danica SusanA myocardial infarction is one of the top killers of our society today, having caused half a million deaths in the U.S. alone. Statistics have shown that 14 million Americans have experienced a heart attack at least once in their lives. We all know that this is a serious disease, and we all ...
Views: 1424 - How to Recognize Reactive Attachment Disorder - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Danica SusanWhen your child is unable to form an attachment with you or with other people, do not just ignore it, for it might be a sign of reactive attachment disorder. This is a serious condition that should be resolved while a child is still young, for it can affect how he deals with other people when he ...
Views: 1406(1 vote) - What Are the Symptoms to Be Watched for to Determine If You Are Suffering From Depression? - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2011 from Danica Susan"I'm depressed." Does this statement sound familiar to you? The word "depressed" became the generic term used by people in the society referring to their feelings when they are upset or sad. However, the symptoms of depression are more serious than merely feeling blue. In fact, depression ...
Views: 1405(2 votes) - The Importance of Knowing the History of Heart Disease and the Signs of Heart Disease - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Danica SusanIt is undeniable that heart disease is the leading cause of most countries in the world especially in the United States, Canada, England and Wales. In the United States, statistics say that about 25% of all the deaths are caused by heart diseases. This should then alarm everyone to take care of ...
Views: 1381 - Helping Your Doctor Come Up With Accurate Foot Pain Diagnosis and Knee Pain Diagnosis - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Danica SusanIf you ask your doctor, it’s not that easy to make a foot pain diagnosis or a knee pain diagnosis. Foot pain and knee pain can be a sign of several diseases so coming up with a diagnosis is difficult. When you are experiencing such, you need to help your doctor in every way that you can such ...
Views: 1377 - Symptoms of Leukemia: Spotting Them Before It is Too Late - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Danica SusanLeukemia is a type of cancer that is very common nowadays. It does not choose who it attacks: men, women, children, adults, Caucasian, African-American, Asian, Hispanic – we are are all at risk. According to the latest survey conducted, almost 44,000 people will be diagnosed with leukemia by ...
Views: 1365 - How to Treat Rotator Cuff Injury and Shoulder Blade Pain - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Danica SusanWhat should you do when you have rotator cuff injury or shoulder blade pain? Should you immediately take pain medications? If you are not aware of what to do, here are some treatment methods that you should keep in mind. As you must know, the shoulders are the most mobile joints of the body. ...
Views: 1359 - Looking Out For Asthma Signs And Symptoms - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Danica SusanAsthma is a very common condition among adults and children alike. Asthma signs and symptoms can range from the very mild to severe. In fact, most people think that they just have a cold or some allergic reaction to something. What they do not know is that they have asthma, and undiagnosed ...
Views: 1357(1 vote) - How to Identify Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Danica SusanChronic fatigue syndrome, more commonly known as CFS, is a complex disorder that is characterized by long-term fatigue that is not relieved by rest. It is usually worsened by physical or even mental activity. CFS can significantly lower a person's level of activity, affecting even their ...
Views: 1352 - How To Recognize Charcot Marie Tooth Disease - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Danica SusanThere are several diseases that are common yet what most people know about them are next to nothing. You will only learn about that certain condition once you have been diagnosed with it. One of these diseases is Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. It may not be as common as flu and fever but it is ...
Views: 1342 - Do I Need to Get a Flu Shot? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Danica SusanWho doesn’t get the flu? Most people tend to ignore the flu and do not get treated at all. However, what they don’t know is that the flu can also lead to hospitalizations, and thousands of deaths are flu-related. According to the CDC, about 20% of Americans get the flu each year and I’m betting ...
Views: 1340 - Recognizing Toxic Shock Syndrome and Blood Cancer - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Danica SusanYou might have heard of the diseases toxic shock syndrome and blood cancer but you are not fully aware of what these are. These are life-threatening disorders especially when not treated immediately. Here are some important information that you should know about these disorders. Toxic shock ...
Views: 1333(1 vote) - Understanding Cystic Fibrosis - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from Danica SusanCystic fibrosis is a condition that is passed down from generation to generation. Parents pass it down to their children, their children’s children and so on and so forth. This condition is caused by a defective CFTR gene. A normal CFTR gene functions by regulating the movement of salt and ...
Views: 1316 - Identifying STD Symptoms - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Danica SusanSexually transmitted diseases (STD) are becoming very common, with more and more people getting infected with these diseases. Prevention is still the best way to avoid these diseases, but for those who are already suffering from such, early treatment is necessary to avoid complications. Learn ...
Views: 1280 - Important Information About ALS Disease - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Danica SusanYou might have heard about ALS disease and have often wondered what it is. There is also this fear that you might also have it, especially if you are not well-informed about this particular disease. To learn more about ALS disease, here are some important information that you should know about ...
Views: 1277(1 vote) - Shingles Symptoms and How to Spot Them - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Danica SusanNot a lot of people are aware of the disease called “Shingles.” For some, they may confuse it with chicken pox. This is not a far-off assumption since the causative factor of both chicken pox and shingles are the same. However, they both differ in their presenting symptoms and the time of the ...
Views: 1272 - How to Treat Teething Symptoms - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Danica SusanIf you ask most parents, teething is not exactly the best moment for both of them and their children. It is in fact very frustrating. Discover what happens when a child shows teething symptoms so that you can manage it easily. The teething process usually begins when a child is three months ...
Views: 1248 - Know More About Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Danica SusanPolycystic ovarian syndrome, or polycystic ovaries, is not a very common condition among women. Only one out of twenty women has this condition, however, it is serious enough that it merits basic knowledge for any woman of childbearing age. The medical term for polycystic ovarian syndrome is ...
Views: 1240 - Understanding Huntingtons Disease - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Danica SusanHuntingtons disease or Huntingtons chorea is a genetic disorder that causes progressive breakdown of the nerves in the brain affecting muscle coordination and eventually dementia and decline in cognitive function. It is more common in Western Europe and less in Asia and Africa. Huntingtons ...
Views: 1237 - Prostate Cancer Symptoms, Causes and Diagnostic Procedures - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Danica SusanCancer is a condition that none of us would ever want to have. No matter how healthy you think you are, there is always that remote possibility that you would contract cancer. In the case of prostate cancer, men are obviously the ones that are affected. In this article, we would be discussing ...
Views: 1233 - Stomach Ulcer Symptoms: Home Treatment Advice - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Danica SusanStomach ulcers will probably be one of the most common conditions that a lot of us suffer today. Ulcers are usually viewed as minor conditions and, therefore, not given the importance that they need. People seem to think of ulcers as part of everyday life. What most people do not know is that ...
Views: 1227 - Enlarged Heart - Learn About the Underlying Conditions and Common Diagnostic Procedures - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Danica SusanAn enlarged heart is a very common symptom of cardiac disease. It is not actually a disease condition but, as stated earlier, a symptom. The medical term for an enlarged heart is cardiomegaly. The causes for an enlarged heart are varied, and they will be discussed in the following ...
Views: 1225 - How Anorexia Can Be Treated - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Danica SusanIt is but natural for a person to want to look good, to have a body shape that does not make you wince when you face the mirror and one that allows you to wear clothes that you want. The thing is, not everybody does the healthy way of achieving a good body shape – having a healthy diet and ...
Views: 1219(1 vote) - How to Spot Causes of Athletes Foot Symptoms - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Danica SusanAthlete’s foot is a condition primarily caused by fungi, but it could also be placed under the category of auto immune diseases. The reason why it is called athlete’s foot is because athletes are the most prone when it comes to having this infection. Why? Let’s find out. Fungi are a group of ...
Views: 1218 - Determining Osteoporosis Symptoms for Immediate Treatment - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Danica SusanWe often hear of the disorder osteoporosis and how debilitating it is as a disease. However, there are only a few who are aware of what osteoporosis is all about. Knowledge about the treatment is not enough for knowing the different osteoporosis symptoms and causes is also vital. ...
Views: 1211 - How to Treat Sinus Infection at Home - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Danica SusanSinus infection is a very common disorder that affects over 29 million people in the United States. If you are suffering from this disorder or if you want to prevent this from affecting you, then you should learn about its treatment as well as the causes and signs and symptoms. The sinuses ...
Views: 1200 - Two Different Classifications of Brain Aneurysm Symptoms - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Danica SusanBrain aneurysm symptoms, just like with all other symptoms from other diseases and conditions, vary from person to person. It could be possible that this certain person may exhibit multiple symptoms, while another person will only manifest one or two. Basing on the symptoms also will also not ...
Views: 1195 - Symptoms of Throat Cancer – Know Which Ones to Look Out For - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Danica SusanThroat cancer is not as common as the other types of cancers, but that does not mean it is less serious. As of the 2011 poll, it has been estimated that there are 16,000 new cases of throat cancer and 6,000 deaths as well. Things are looking good for throat cancer, though, for it has a better ...
Views: 1150 - Know More About Poison Ivy Treatment - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Danica SusanHave you ever experienced a poison ivy rash? I’m sure a lot of people will agree that getting poison ivy rash is not one of the most comfortable things in the world. The way I see it, suffering from itchy skin is more uncomfortable than suffering from body pains. With body pains, you can drink ...
Views: 1146 - Understanding Cerebral Palsy Causes and Symptoms - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Danica SusanA disorder that appears in the first few years of life, cerebral palsy occurs in two to three in 1,000 children. For effective treatment, early recognition is necessary. Here are important information that you should know about this disorder. Cerebral palsy (CP) is an abnormality in the ...
Views: 1138 - What to Do When You Have Connective Tissue Disease or Collagen Vascular Disease - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Danica SusanA disorder that should not be ignored, connective tissue disease or collagen vascular disease should be treated immediately to avoid further problems that might result from this condition. These are some guidelines on what you should do if you are suffering from this disorder. Connective ...
Views: 1138 - How to Manage Spinal Meningitis - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Danica SusanThe meninges are the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. When these meninges become inflamed, it is called spinal meningitis and it is a serious disorder that needs to be treated immediately. Here we look at the causes, signs and symptoms and the treatment methods done ...
Views: 1131 - Stomach Cancer Symptoms – Spotting Them Early - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Danica SusanCancer has caused an average of 8 million deaths back in 2008. Stomach cancer is responsible for 740,000 of them. That is how serious this condition is. However, the good news is that there has been a marked decline in deaths since then. Doctors and researchers owe that to the simple task of ...
Views: 1128 - Watching Out for Ovarian Cancer Symptoms - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Danica SusanOvarian cancer symptoms are often mistaken for another milder condition by both women and doctors alike. They are so vague that they can often lead you to think that you may have a condition in the reproductive system, but that it is not as serious as cancer. Cancer is something that everyone ...
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