In its simplest term menopause signifies the end of a woman’s menstrual cycle. Menopause is a natural part of a woman’s life and is usually confirmed when a woman has missed her periods for 12 consecutive months (in the absence of other obvious causes). Menopause is associated with reduced functioning of the ovaries due to [...]
Diarrhea is characterised by the too regular passing of stools that are loose and without consistency. Although diarrhea is an unpleasant condition, it is an effective way for the body to rid itself of undesirable substances. This is why diarrhea usually follows conditions like food poisoning; the body is trying to rid itself of the [...]
Dry skin may be a bothersome condition that may be exacerbated, for example, during winter months when the air becomes drier. There are some underlying skin conditions that will allow dry skin to seem like a constant malady. These conditions include eczema, psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. But besides the drying effects of weather and other [...]
A headache is a pain or discomfort in the head or neck, and is an extremely common symptom. Headaches are classified as primary where there is no underlying condition for their presence, or secondary where there are the result of an underlying condition. Primary headaches usually consist of tension headaches, cluster headaches and migraines, with [...]
About Hair loss is a concern for many men and women. It may occur because of the natural ageing process or prematurely from an underlying condition like: lupus or diabetes. Other reasons for hairloss may include stress, hormonal changes especially those observed after pregnancy and during menopause, over-active or under-active thyroid, taking certain types of [...]
Dandruff is an irritation, resulting in the flaking and itching of the scalp. Those afflicted with dandruff will experience flaky, small white scales falling into their faces and onto their shoulders and eyebrows. Dandruff can stem from multiple sources, the most common being the over growth of the naturally occurring malassezia furfur fungus. Other contributors [...]
About Though there is still some ongoing debate about what the most accurate description of depression is, whether a disease or a response to a set of circumstances, it is clear that the accompanying dejection will inevitably interfere with normal social functioning. Depression may be a symptom of other conditions that should be diagnosed and [...]
Heat rash or miliaria is typically most common in babies and young children. It is often induced by excessive heat from high environmental temperatures, overly warm clothing or from having a fever. Most parents believe that any rash exhibited on their child’s skin is likely to be a heat rash. However there are several conditions [...]
By definition Psoriasis is a chronic, non-contagious autoimmune disease (where the body attacks its own cells) that affects the skin and joints and commonly causes red, scaly patches to appear on the skin. The scaly patches also known as psoriatic plaques result from inflammation and excessive skin production. Skin rapidly accumulates at these sites and [...]
Arthritis is defined as a group of conditions involving damage to the joints of the body. Arthritis is used to describe over 100 rheumatic conditions and diseases affecting the joints and surrounding tissues, as well as other connective tissues. The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease) that results from trauma to [...]