Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a common condition that usually affects women when going through the ovulation process. Several symptoms experienced by women during this period are very unpleasant such as a combination of psychological, physical, emotional and mood disturbances after the ovulation period. This unpleasant feeling usually disappears with menstrual flow. The severity of the […]
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Hay fever is also called allergic rhinitis which is the reaction of the body to an allergen such as pollen, dust or mold. It has symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, congestion and itching and they last longer than a common cold. The allergens that cause hay fever include grass, pollen, ragweed and mold. Allergies
Rheumatism is a collection of painful conditions that usually affects different parts of the body but in some cases, it can also affect the internal organs such as the lungs, kidneys, heart and even the skin. Rheumatism is also called fibromyalgia or fibromyositis which is more likely to occur among the elderly and middle aged
Itching is a sensation of skin irritation that happens on any part or in several areas at a time and it is not a condition or a disease but it can be a symptom of some underlying health problems. Itching also called pruritus creates an urge to scratch a rash, bumps and blisters found on
Sore nipples can be experienced by women during their reproductive cycle and it is a symptom of pregnancy. Sore breast can be an indication of many things such as changes that takes place in the body of a woman. Sometimes sore nipples can be caused by injuries or external factors. Women who are breastfeeding can
Nosebleeds can happen due to the irritation of the nasal membranes, trauma such as getting into a fight or a direct hit by a ball. Nose bleeding is not a dangerous condition but can also be a sign of a more serious condition if the bleeding happens frequently. Children ages 2 to 10 years are
Head congestion is caused by the swelling of the nasal passages and mucous membranes, stuffiness, excess production of mucous and clogged ears. Take note that this can be caused by a virus, infection and allergies. Head congestions have several symptoms that range in severity and duration like- When sinusitis causes head congestion, there will be
Insomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by difficulty in falling and staying asleep. There are two type of insomnia – primary and secondary insomnia. In primary insomnia, the affected person have sleeping problems that are not caused by other health problems while secondary insomnia is a sleep problem caused by some underlying health conditions such
Cold sores or fever blisters are caused by the herpes simplex virus. These are highly contagious and oftentimes mistaken for canker sores which are non-contagious mouth ulcers. Cold sores usually develop on the skin near to the mouth, mostly on the lips, and can also develop on the chin, fingers, nostrils and the genitals. Symptoms
Arthritis is the inflammation of one or more of the joints and the most common types are rheumatoid and osteoarthritis. The hand and the wrist have plenty of small joints that are working together in order to produce motion such as fine movements needed in threading a needle or tying a shoelace. Once these joints
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