TMJ (temporomandibular joint) is the joint that attaches the jaw to the skull, permitting it to perform its functions in chewing, yawning and talking. TMJ disorders cause pain and tenderness in this joint. Statistics show that women are more susceptible to develop these disorders.
Usually, TMJ disorders are treated with self care measures and with nonsurgical treatment or dental and surgical procedures if the case is more ... more
When the arch on the inside of someone's feet is flattened, it means that they have flatfeet, a common and painless condition. Flatfeet could sometimes develop when the arches don't develop properly during childhood. This condition could also occur after someone's had a pregnancy or as they age.
In case this condition causes the person's ankles to turn inward, problems may occur in their knees, ankles and feet; ... more
Caused by a bacterium known as legionella, Legionnaires' disease is a severe form of pneumonia.
Inhaling the bacteria causes this disease. People can't catch Legionnaires' disease from person-to-person contact. People who are especially susceptible to this disease include smokers, older adults and people with weakened immune systems.
Pontiac fever, which is a milder illness that resembles the flu, ... more
When someone's hair follicles become infected, usually with Staphylococcus aureus or other types of bacteria, folliculitis occurs. Hot tub folliculitis and barber's itch are some of the types of folliculitis. Mild folliculitis could be uncomfortable and embarrassing, and when the infection is severe, it could cause permanent hair loss and scarring.
Generally, the infection appears as small and white-headed pimples ... more
Problems in blood vessels that feed the brain cause vascular dementia, which is an umbrella term describing impairments in cognitive function. Sometimes, when a blood vessel is completely blocked, it may cause a stroke. Not all strokes cause vascular dementia; it depends on the severity of the stroke, the place of the stroke that occurred and the part of the brain that’s affected. When blood vessels in the brain narrow, reducing the ... more
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
