Tongue problems can result from injury, smoking, vitamin deficiency, taking antibiotics, using mouthwash and allergic reactions to certain foods. But for some people, acidic foods are to blame.
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If you take care of your teeth and gums, you are more likely to have good oral health, which will help prevent certain diseases. Many adults have some form of periodontal disease caused by improper tooth and gum care.
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Constipation means you have difficulty having bowel movements. Your stools become dry, hard and difficult to pass. You may have fewer bowel movements than normal. People often use herbal remedies to cure constipation. Ginger tea is a natural laxative and an effective remedy for constipation.
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Ironman triathlons are extreme endurance challenges that test your physical limits. With a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bicycling race and full marathon, the race provides many opportunities to sweat valuable fluids. Fluid loss affects many organs, including your ears.
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Swimming in and of itself cannot cause white spots. That being said, there are elements in the water – whether pool, fresh or salt – that may contribute to the development of white spots. These elements range from chlorine to the presence of fungi.
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Gastric emptying occurs when the stomach contracts to empty partially digested contents into your small intestine. From there, food moves on down your intestinal tract. Damage to your vagus nerve, which controls these wave-like contractions, causes gastroparesis, or "
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Indigestion is a painful condition that results after you finish a meal. It shares many common symptoms with heartburn, including a burning or painful sensation in your stomach. Indigestion also can make you feel uncomfortably full, which can sometimes lead to bloating or nausea.
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A balanced and varied diet supplies the body with all of the nutrients it needs to work properly. A poor diet can lead to many different complications, including easy bruising. Deficiencies in vitamin K or C can lead to easy bruising, and following a low-carb ketogenic diet may also interfere with blood clotting.
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Anxiety can range from an occasional mild feeling of emotional discomfort to daily occurrences of disabling emotions. The National Institute of Mental Health says that approximately 40 million Americans aged 18 or older have an anxiety disorder. There are many situational causes of anxiety.
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Vitamin E is an antioxidant nutrient that may help prevent damage to cells in your body. Other roles of vitamin E include helping your immune system and various metabolic processes. Foods such as almonds, spinach and mango contain vitamin E, but your doctor may recommend a vitamin E supplement.
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You use your hands for almost everything you do, so you will definitely notice if you develop red bumps on your finger joints. Many conditions can cause bumps on your fingers; some are completely harmless, while others are serious and require medical care.
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High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a condition in which the force of blood against your artery walls is too high. Eventually, uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to heart failure.
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Chemotherapy is a common treatment for patients with cancer. It is designed to selectively destroy cells that are very rapidly dividing. Because cancer cells divide more quickly than normal cells, they will be more affected by the chemotherapy.
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Blood pressure is a measure of the force that your blood exerts on your arteries as it flows through.
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An episode of acid reflux commonly causes symptoms such as heartburn and sour burps. When reflux produces frequent or severe symptoms, it is defined as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which can lead to serious complications.
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Some coughs are more persistant when you are lying down. Often a cough that is worse when you are lying down is caused by acid reflux, or acid from the stomach backing up into your throat.
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Two common readings taken from patients at a hospital are heart rate and blood pressure. Loved ones may want to understand what's going on with the electrocardiogram, which monitors the heart, and the blood pressure readings they see.
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It was discovered during the latter-half of the 20th century that smoking is not a healthy social habit. The American Heart Association reports that smoking is one of the most preventable causes of death.
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White blood cells, or WBC, are produced in the bone marrow and are the disease-fighting cells of the body. According to MedLinePlus, a low WBC count, also called leukopenia or neutropenia, is when the concentration of white blood cells in the body are less than 4,500 cells per microliter of blood.
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If you have an unpleasant vaginal odor, it can be very embarrassing, and it may be a sign of some sort of infection, or even poor personal hygiene. One of the most common vaginal infections that is associated with a fishy vaginal smell is called bacterial vaginosis, which is caused by gardnerella bacteria.
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