Let’s Talk About: Appendicitis
Appendicitis is an inflamed appendix. It can cause acute (sudden, intense) pain in your lower abdomen. Your appendix is a small, tubular pouch, about the size of a finger, that protrudes from the lower right end of your large intestine. Poop (feces) moving through your large intestine can block or infect your appendix, leading to […]
Let’s Talk About: Glaucoma
Glaucoma is an umbrella term for eye diseases that cause pressure to build up inside the eyeball. This can damage delicate, critical parts at the back of the eye. Most of these diseases are progressive, which means they gradually get worse. As they do, they can eventually cause permanent vision loss and blindness. Glaucoma is […]
Blurred Lenses: Cataracts
Cataracts are cloudy areas that form on the lens of your eye. Your lens is a clear, flexible structure made mostly of proteins (crystallins). As you get older, the proteins in your lens break down, forming cloudy patches that affect your vision. You may feel as if you’re looking at the world through a dirty […]
Let’s Talk About: Strep Troat
Strep throat, or streptococcal tonsillitis, is a bacterial infection caused by Streptococcus pyogenes. Strep throat is an infection in your throat and tonsils (the lymph nodes in the back of your mouth). With strep throat, your tonsils become very inflamed. This inflammation typically affects the surrounding area of your throat as well, which causes a […]
Does Thinking Hurt? You Might Be Suffering From Migraine
A migraine is a severe headache that causes throbbing, pulsing head pain on one side of your head. The headache phase of a migraine usually lasts at least four hours, but it can also last for days. Migraines are disruptive. It is a neurological condition characterized by recurring, intense headaches often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, […]
Acne: Enemy Of A Happy Skin
Acne is a common skin condition that occurs when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells, leading to inflammation. It can manifest as blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, or cysts, and often appears on the face, chest, back, and shoulders. There are several types of acne, each with distinct characteristics. Fungal acne, also known […]
Let’s Talk About: Peptic Ulcer Disease
Peptic ulcer disease is a condition that causes ulcers (open sores) to develop in the lining of your digestive tract. Peptic ulcer disease occurs when sores develop on the inner lining of the stomach or the upper part of the small intestine. These ulcers can cause significant discomfort and, if left untreated, lead to serious […]
Let’s Talk About: Iron Deficiency Anemia
Iron deficiency anemia is a condition in which the body lacks sufficient iron to produce adequate hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells responsible for transporting oxygen. Reduced oxygen delivery to tissues and organs causes a range of symptoms that can affect daily life. This condition typically results from inadequate dietary intake of iron, chronic […]
Asthma: What You Need to Know
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that affects people of all ages. It is characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, making it difficult for individuals to breathe. This condition often varies in severity and can affect people of all ages, though it commonly begins in childhood. Asthma attacks, which involve sudden worsening of […]
Why Aren’t My Wounds Healing?
Wounds are a natural part of life, from minor cuts and scrapes to more serious injuries. In most cases, the body heals itself over time, and the skin closes up without complications. However, there are instances when a wound doesn’t heal as expected. If you’ve noticed that a wound is taking longer to heal than […]