The group of diseases that affect the way a person’s body uses blood glucose (blood sugar) is called “diabetes mellitus”. Being the main source of energy for the cells that make up the muscles and tissues, glucose is vital to a person’s health. It is considered the body’s main source of fuel.
Having diabetes, no matter what type, means having too much glucose in the blood, though the causes may ... more
Usually, endometrial cancer is found at its earliest and most treatable stage. Endometrial cancer begins in the cells of the endometrium, which is the lining of the uterus. The uterus is a hollow pelvic organ shaped like a pear, where fetal development occurs. Although this type of cancer is also called uterine cancer, however, there are other cells in the uterus that can become cancerous, including muscle or myometrial cells. These form less ... more
Colic is usually defined as crying more than three hours a day, three days a week for more than three weeks in an otherwise well-fed, healthy baby. When a baby seems to cry simultaneously each day and nothing seems to be providing comfort, they might have colic. Colic can be distressing for both a person and their baby. Fortunately, colic is relatively short-lived. The colic will end in a matter of weeks or months, and the parent will have ... more
Also known as urticaria, hives are raised, red and itchy welts (swellings or wheals) of various sizes, which seem to appear and disappear on the skin. Angioedema, which is a type of swelling, causes large welts deeper in the skin, particularly near the lips and eyes.
Hives and angioedema are harmless in most cases, and even without treatment, they don't leave any lasting marks.
Antihistamine medications are the most common ... more
Angina, also called angina pectoris, is a symptom of coronary artery disease. It is usually described as squeezing, pressure, heaviness, tightness or pain in the chest, as if someone is standing on it. Angina is caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle. When the heart muscle (myocardium) doesn’t get enough blood rich with oxygen, a person may have chest pain.
Angina could be stable or unstable:
Stable ... more
The staphylococcus bacteria, which is a type of germ usually found on the skin or in the nose of even healthy individuals, causes staph infections. In most cases, these bacteria either cause minor skin infections, or they don't cause any problems at all.
In some cases, instead of remaining skin-deep, staph infections may invade the lungs, heart, urinary tract or bloodstream.
Usually, people who have a chronic illness or weakened ... more
