Chronic endometritis is a female medical condition in which the lining of the uterus is inflamed. Women with chronic endometritis typically have a bacterial or viral infection that affects the reproductive system, such as bacterial vaginosis.
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In the United States, approximately 5,600 people are diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, each year, according to the ALS Association. This disease, which is also called Lou Gehrig's disease, results in the progressive decline of the motor neurons responsible for voluntary muscle movement.
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Yeast infections can occur in all age groups, from the very young to the very old. In babies, the most common ailments caused by yeast are diaper rash and a type of fungal infection in the mouth and throat called oral thrush. Rarely, a baby can develop a more serious yeast infection in the bloodstream or other organs.
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Theraflu, manufactured by Novartis pharmaceutical company, is an over-the-counter medicine used to alleviate symptoms of the common cold and flu. It comes in hot liquid, warming syrup or caplet form. Several formulas are available to treat different symptoms, such as coughing, chest congestion or a sore throat.
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Bacteria are microscopic single-celled organisms that are all around us. They come in many different sizes and shapes, and this is a common way to classify them—by their morphology, or shape and appearance. The three basic shapes of bacteria are spherical, rod shaped and spiral.
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Many different things can affect brain function, from infection, to trauma, to metabolic imbalances, but only a few of them are deadly. Most of these deadly diseases are equal opportunity, infecting just as many people from First World countries as they do from underdeveloped nations.
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Some people can successfully close a gauged hole without surgery; others require plastic surgery to achieve a normal earlobe appearance, according to Michael Bermant, M.D., a plastic surgeon from Bermant Plastic Surgery.
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Uva ursi, also called bearberry, is a traditional folk remedy that has been used by Native Americans for hundreds of years, primarily for bladder and urinary tract infections. In small doses for short periods of time, uva ursi preparations are generally considered safe.
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You may take protein supplements -- in the form of bars, pre-mixed shakes or powders -- to support your efforts to increase lean muscle mass. The International Society for Sports Nutrition says that if you exercise ambitiously, you need between 0.63 and 0.
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When your colon, rectum or anus is injured and needs a rest, your doctor may recommend a colostomy -- a surgical procedure that brings the large intestine to the surface of the abdomen so that waste can be deposited in a bag instead of traveling the rest of the way through the digestive tract.
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A typical menstrual cycle lasts approximately 28 days, but cycles can range from 21 to 35 days in adults. A woman with a short menstrual cycle experiences her period more than once a month. Certain types of food can help to regulate your menstrual cycle.
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Beets have been grown for food since ancient times. Both the leaves and the root are edible. Beets' most distinguishing characteristic is their bright red pigment, sometimes used as a dye. They are a good source of folate and a moderate source of iron, potassium, vitamin C and fiber.
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Multivitamins, B-complex vitamins and even heavily vitamin-fortified cereals will often cause your urine to turn a bright, seemingly unnatural shade of yellow.
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If you’re hearing a snapping or popping sound when you stretch your rib cage, it is most likely coming from your sternum, or breast bone. Your first seven ribs are connected to your sternum and held in place by ligaments and cushioned by cartilage, all of which move together when you stretch. According to Drs.
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Whether that stuffy nose comes from the flu, a cold or allergies, it’s a real nuisance. Caused by swelling in the tissues due to inflamed and congested blood vessels, a stuffy nose is also one of the possible symptoms of a sinus infection.
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Dairy foods and meat contain conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). It is also available as a dietary supplement. CLA contains a mixture of different chemical forms -- or isomers -- of linoleic acid, a type of fat your body needs to function properly.
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You've probably heard that overweight or obesity creates an increased risk of serious illnesses, such as diabetes, heart disease and even cancer. However, there's more than one way to gauge whether or not you're overweight.
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A sheet of internal muscles called the diaphragm extends along the bottom of the rib cage and separates your chest from your stomach. The diaphragm participates in breathing, of course, but it also helps in the elimination of body waste and helps prevent stomach acid from backing up in your esophagus.
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Odynophagia is the medical term for pain, caused by problems in the upper pharynx or esophagus, when swallowing food. This esophageal pain usually occurs when swallowing both liquid and solids, and it can get worse over time.
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Growing up, you may have heard that a shot of whiskey does wonders for a sore throat. While a glass of this potent drink may feel comforting to some, it can have detrimental effects on the throat as well.
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