Kidney cysts are small, liquid-filled sacs in the kidneys that are rather common, particularly in elderly individuals. The causes of these cysts are not known, but they may be due to calcium deposits in the kidneys or a genetic disorder. Simple kidney cysts do not cause symptoms and are benign.
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Unexplained abdominal pain can be a scary occurrence because it can be attributed to everything from heartburn to heart attack. Most of the time it’s nothing serious, but watch your symptoms carefully and monitor how long the pain lasts.
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Both tea tree oil and vitamin E are frequently suggested for topical use as a remedy for a variety of skin disorders, but these substances vary in their effectiveness and safety.
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Pregnant women should think twice before downing that cup of herbal tea. While some herbs are harmless in small doses, there are several that could cause complications during pregnancy, including inciting preterm labor.
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OxyContin is a popular prescription medication used for the treatment of pain. As a long-acting narcotic analgesic, OxyContin is an effective drug for maintaining baseline pain control. Unfortunately, OxyContin can produce unwanted side effects in various parts of the body, including the kidneys and liver.
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Energy drinks are an increasingly popular beverage in the U.S., consumed by at least 17 percent of the population as of 2012, according to the market researcher Packaged Facts.
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When wearing partial dentures made from metal, you can experience a host of issues ranging from the fixtures being uncomfortable, to the metallic finish looking unnatural. To combat these issues, a partial denture fixture called Valplast was created.
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Sensors in your body constantly monitor your blood pressure to ensure adequate blood flow to your organs and tissues. Many everyday circumstances affect your blood pressure, not the least of which is your body position.
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Doctors prescribe calcium channel blockers to treat a number of conditions, including high blood pressure, migraine headaches, circulatory conditions and complications of brain aneurysms, according to MayoClinic.com.
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It is not uncommon for people to report feelings of morning dizziness from time to time. Dizziness can emerge from many underlying causes, some benign and others more serious. A feeling of dizziness is purely subjective; the term is used to describe specific sensations among which much variation exists.
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When diet and exercise are not enough to control blood pressure, your doctor might prescribe one of several types of prescription drugs to lower your blood pressure.
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The term "menorrhagia" refers to very heavy menstrual bleeding, considered passing more than 80 ml of blood (or 16 saturated sanitary products) per menstrual period. Menorrhagia also includes flooding or passing large blood clots.
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Having allergies means the the immune system is over responding to some type of substance, that does not normally trigger a response. Common substances that cause allergies are pollen, mold, pet hair, dust, pollution and some types of foods.
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Having a tooth pulled hurts. You can’t get around that. Your dentist decided it was necessary to extract one or more of your child’s baby teeth, so you need to know what do do to handle the pain and swelling. Some dentists provide sedation dentistry, or anesthesia.
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Skin parasites can range from mites to chiggers to lice and crabs, all of which cause itching, irritation, embarrassment, and all-around misery for those infected and diagnosed with a parasitic infection. Parasites are defined by Merck.com as organisms that can live on the skin or inside a host.
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Colon cleansing is important to maintaining a healthy body. Natural health proponent and best-selling author Kevin Trudeau states in his book, “More Natural Cures Revealed,” that you need to have two to three bowel movements daily to avoid many diseases.
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A bacterium is a microscopic germ that can create human disease. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 160,000 people die due to infectious diseases, many caused by bacterial infections. People are exposed to numerous types of bacteria every day.
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Because the tendons of the human body connect active muscle tissue to passive bone, they act as shock absorbers that sometimes tear from too much wear. Either a pulled muscle or a tendon strain itself can cause tendon fibers to tear.
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For some headache sufferers, the one place in which they often assume they are safe--their own home--is actually the site triggering their headache pain. Whether they contract an infection from a pet or the problem is a family member smoking indoors, headaches can take root under their own roof.
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According to the Family Doctor website, neck pain may be caused by injury, stress, faulty posture or other health problems, such as degenerative conditions, fibromyalgia or disk herniations. One of the most common symptoms reported by neck pain patients is muscle spasm.
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