The bacterial throat infection that can make someone’s throat feel sore and scratchy is known as strep throat. Strep throat makes up only a small portion of sore throats, because in most cases, viruses are the cause of sore throats that usually go away on their own.
The diagnosis of strep throat is quite important. Rheumatic fever and kidney inflammation are some of the complications that an untreated strep throat may cause. ... more
A virus that attacks the liver and leads to inflammation causes hepatitis C. most infected people don't show any signs or symptoms. As a matter of fact, until liver damage shows up decades later during routine medical tests, most people won't even know that they have hepatitis C infection.
This disease is passed through contact with contaminated blood, usually through needles shared during illegal drug use. Hepatitis C is one ... more
When an immune system reaction occurs soon after eating a certain food, it means that the person has a food allergy. Digestive problems, hives or swollen airways are some of the signs and symptoms that could be triggered after eating only a tiny amount of the allergy-causing food. In some cases, severe problems, or even a life-threatening reaction known as anaphylaxis could be caused by food allergy.
An estimated 6 to 8% of ... more
The feelings of having rapid, fluttering or pounding heartbeats are described as heart palpitations. Medications, stress, exercise, or in some rare cases, an underlying medical condition could trigger heart palpitations.
Heart palpitations are usually harmless because the heart is still pumping effectively, despite the fact that they may be worrisome. By avoiding the triggers that cause heart palpitations, this condition can be ... more
Named after the first physician that identified the disease, Kawasaki disease is a condition that causes inflammation in the walls of small- and medium-sized arteries all around the body, including the coronary arteries. When a child has a high fever for four or more days, the doctor may think that he/she has Kawasaki disease.
Because Kawasaki disease also affects the lymph nodes, the mucous membranes inside the mouth, nose ... more
The clouding of the normally clear lens of the eye is referred to as a cataract. Looking through a cloudy lens is similar to trying to see through a frosty or fogged-up window. It may become more difficult to see the expression on a friend's face, drive a car – especially at night – or read, because of clouded vision. Cataracts cause problems with glare and affect distance vision in general; however, they usually don't ... more
