While occasional itching for a few minutes is not serious, an itch that keeps coming back without apparent cause may require medical attention. Frequent itchy toes may not only frustrate and irritate you, but can also indicate serious underlying conditions including diabetes, allergies and gout.
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Heart palpitations are sensations of increased or pounding heartbeat that can be felt in your chest, neck or throat. Palpitations usually lead to unpleasant awareness of the heartbeat, but are not considered serious.
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Butyrate is the ester or salt of butyric acid with fruity odor and low water solubility. Butyrate salts can be prepared by distillation of certain essential oils extracted from the vegetables, or from synthetic butyric acid derivatives.
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A split is a popular move in gymnastics where the legs are extended in opposite directions so that they are parallel to each other. Like other moves in gymnastics, a split also requires physical strength, flexibility, coordination and balance.
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Herpes infections are caused by the herpes simplex virus and include HSV type 1, which commonly causes cold sores around the mouth and face, and HSV type 2, which affects the genitals, buttocks and anal area.
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Blood clots are the body’s defense mechanism against excessive bleeding from injuries or cuts. However, conditions such as diabetes, family history and high blood cholesterol levels can lead to formation of blood clots in the arteries of heart, brain and lungs.
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Staphylococcus species, or staph, are round bacteria commonly found on the skin, genital tract, nose and mouth as part of the normal flora. Staph family includes around 30 different bacterial species that can cause a wide range of infections such as folliculitis, cellulitis and toxic shock syndrome.
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Gum diseases range from simple infection and inflammation of the gums, known as gingivitis, to damage of the tissue supporting the teeth, which can lead to tooth loss.
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Wound infections usually occur in individuals who have an incompetent immune system due to conditions such as diabetes, old age, HIV, malnutrition or prolonged hospitalization. The infections are characterized by redness, warmth and tenderness at the site of the wound, pus and fever.
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Hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid, occurs when the thyroid gland makes more than the needed amounts of thyroid hormones thyroxine and triiodothyronine. Too much of the hormones can lead to fatigue, goiter, heat intolerance, sweating, increased appetite, restlessness and weight loss.
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TSH, or thyroid stimulating hormone, is produced by the pituitary gland. Its main function is to regulate the production of thyroid hormones thyroxine and triiodothyronine by the thyroid gland.
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Glandular fever or infectious mononucleosis is a viral disease caused by the Epstein Barr virus. It leads to symptoms such as sore throat, fever, fatigue, weight loss and loss of appetite. The infection is usually spread by saliva and the symptoms last for two to three weeks or longer.
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Sinusitis is the inflammation of the air-filled cavities of the skull that occurs due to bacterial, viral and fungal infections of the cavities. Upper respiratory tract infections and allergic rhinitis increase the risk of this condition, which is defined by fever, fatigue, cough, nasal congestion and bad breath.
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Herpes is an oral or genital infection caused by herpes simplex virus. Oral herpes infections are defined by cold sores around the mouth and face, and are generally caused by HSV-1.
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Pain or discomfort in the head or scalp is a common condition that is often related to stress, anxiety, injury or depression. Certain infections, lack of sleep or food, alcohol, street drugs, and overworking are some of the other common factors that may lead to headaches.
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Creatine kinase is also known as creatine phosphokinase or phosphocreatine kinase. An enzyme involved in the synthesis and use of energy-providing molecules, it's predominantly found in the cells of the heart, skeletal muscles and brain.
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Raw milk cheese is made from cow, goat or sheep milk that has not been pasteurized to kill such harmful bacteria as salmonella, escherichia coli and listeria perhaps present.
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Methionine is a sulfur-containing essential amino acid that plays a crucial role in metabolism. As an essential amino acid, methionine cannot be synthesized in the body and must be obtained from foods such as sesame seeds, Brazil nuts, fish and meat.
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Melasma is the dark skin coloration that appears on the sun-exposed areas of the face. It is usually associated with pregnancy, birth control pills, hormone therapy and excessive sun exposure. Melasma does not cause any other symptoms apart from uneven browning of the skin and is only of cosmetic importance.
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You are constantly exposed to pathogens and bacteria from your surrounding environment and a significant amount of microorganisms live within your body as part of the normal flora. Infections are relatively rare and all credit for that goes to your immune system.
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