Articles, tagged with "recurrent infections", page 3
07th July 2008
Bronchitis is an inflammation of the main air passages (bronchi) to your lungs. It causes a cough, shortness of breath and chest tightness. Coughing often brings up yellow or greenish mucus. There are two main types of bronchitis: acute and chronic.
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Author:
peterhutch
17th June 2008
SCID stands for Severe Combined Immunodeficiency. That means that Parker's immune system does not work correctly. Your immune system is composed of white blood cells which are composed of different types of cells. Two of those are called T-lymphocytes a...
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Author:
peterhutch
05th June 2008
Bloom's syndrome is characterized by severe prenatal and postnatal growth retardation and a sun-sensitive erythematous skin lesion that occurs most commonly on the face. Recurrent infections (otitis media and pneumonia), chronic pulmonary disease, and dia...
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Author:
peterhutch
27th May 2008
Herpes is a groups of deep vesicles on red and inflamed bases. Includes cold sores and fever blisters. A small group of capsid-forming DNA viruses, sometimes divided into Type I (forming vesicles and blisters on the mouth, lips-generally above the waist) ...
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Author:
Sander Bel
21st May 2008
Cohen Syndrome is an uncommon hereditary disorder caused by a recessive gene. Cohen Syndromeis characterized by childish hypotonia (a weakening of the bony muscles), childhood obesity, and several malformations. Cohen syndrome has several characteristics ...
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Author:
Juliet Cohen
30th April 2008
The best way to deal with boils is to prevent them occurring. Avoid getting tired and run down and make sure you eat a healthy, balanced diet. Drink plenty of water (around two litres per day), don't drink too much alcohol and take some exercise.
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Author:
peterhutch
10th March 2008
Herpes is a groups of deep vesicles on red and inflamed bases. Includes cold sores and fever blisters. A small group of capsid-forming DNA viruses, sometimes divided into Type I (forming vesicles and blisters on the mouth, lips-generally above the waist) ...
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Author:
Rachel Broune
30th January 2008
A number of herbs are helpful in treating-and preventing-bladder infections. Try one of the following:
Take urva ursi (also called bearberry) capsules. Urva ursi acts as an anti-inflammatory and diuretic. Caution: Do not take this herb for more than on...
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Author:
Alien
07th June 2007
The most common symptoms are itching and the feeling of irritation in the vaginal area; redness or swelling of the vulva; a white, thick, unpleasant discharge which looks similar to cottage cheese and which has no scent, although sometimes it could smell ...
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Author:
Sarah Rhodes
21st May 2007
The most common symptoms are itching and the feeling of irritation in the vaginal area; redness or swelling of the vulva; a white, thick, unpleasant discharge which looks similar to cottage cheese and which has no scent, although sometimes it could smell ...
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Author:
Sarah Rhodes
21st May 2007
The best yeast infection remedy treats the root cause of the infection. Some medicines work temporarily but the infection keeps coming back. In this case, the medicine treats only the symptoms and not the cause of infection. If not treated accordingly thi...
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Author:
Sarah Rhodes
12th May 2007
Many women (and men) suffering from yeast infections resort to the remedies found in a drug store: creams, suppositories, and other "medical" remedies. The problem with these is that they tend to help for only a short period of time and then the yeast com...
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Author:
Sarah Rhodes
01st May 2007
Vaginal candidiasis is not considered a sexually transmitted disease. However, 12% to 15% of men will develop symptoms such as itching and penile rash following sexual contact with an infected partner.
Yeast infections usually are treated with medicine...
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Author:
Sarah Rhodes
26th April 2007
Many women (and men) suffering from yeast infections resort to the remedies found in a drug store: creams, suppositories, and other "medical" remedies. The problem with these is that they tend to help for only a short period of time and then the yeast com...
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Author:
Sarah Rhodes
12th April 2007
Other common name(s): norovirus, tummy flu, calicivirus
Family name(s): Caliciviridae
What is Norwalk Virus?
Norwalk virus is an extremely common cause of food-borne illnesses especially in Japan. It greatly affects the human gastrointestinal sys...
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Author:
Junji Takano