Nightmares are frightening dreams linked with fear, terror, or anxiety and they seem real, often becoming more frightening as the dream reveals. Nightmares are usually nothing to worry about, but they might become a problem if people experience them frequently, causing them to fear going to sleep or keeping them from sleeping well.
Nightmares are common and they start in childhood then decrease after the age of ten; however, ... more
In hospitals, nursing homes or other closed and crowded environments, norovirus infections are a major cause of gastrointestinal illness. Severe diarrhea and vomiting may be caused by this infection.
In most cases, within 24 to 48 hours of exposure to the virus, people begin experiencing abdominal pain, diarrhea and begin to vomit. Although in some cases vomiting and diarrhea may be extremely dehydrating and require medical attention, ... more
Umbilical hernia is a common and usually harmless condition, in which a baby’s bellybutton sticks out when he/she cries.
In case there’s a weak spot in the abdominal muscles of a baby and part of the intestine sticks out through it, umbilical hernia occurs. Although this condition may affect adults, but it’s most common in infants.
By the age of 1, most umbilical hernias close on their ... more
The uncommon skin condition that is characterized by fever and painful skin lesions that appear mainly on the face, neck, arms and back is known as Sweet syndrome, or acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis. This syndrome may affect infants, men and older adults, but it is most common in middle-aged women.
In some cases, Sweet syndrome may be caused by an infection, illness or certain medications, while in other cases cancer or another ... more
A disorder of the inner ear that causes abnormal sensory perceptions including hearing loss usually in one ear, a sensation of a spinning motion (vertigo), ringing in the same ear (tinnitus) and fullness or pressure in the same ear, is called Meniere's disease.
Meniere's disease is more likely to develop in people in their 40s and 50s than people in other age groups. ... more
Because acne usually occurs in teenagers, it is probable that hormones play a role in its development. However, this doesn't mean that only teenagers develop acne. Some adult women experience mild to moderate acne because of hormonal changes associated with their menstrual cycles, starting or stopping birth control pills or pregnancy.
Also called pimples, zits and blemishes, acne can be distressing and annoyingly persistent. Acne ... more
