What is Influenza? Influenza, also known as flu, is a viral illness that affects the respiratory tract including your nose, throat, lungs and bronchial tubes (the airways that lead to the lungs). The symptoms can include coughing, sore throat, muscle aches, fatigue and headache. A high fever may also accompany the symptoms. Some people are …
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that can cause chronic inflammation of the joints. In serious cases, it can lead to permanent joint destruction and deformity. Generally, rheumatoid arthritis is not aggravated by foods we eat and there is no special diet “cure” for rheumatoid arthritis. Nevertheless, some studies indicate that certain foods exacerbate the …
Treatments for meningitis may vary depending on the type of the disease, the cause, the age of the patient, the extent of the infection, and the presence of other medical conditions. It is important to seek immediate medical attention if the symptoms of meningitis develop. Early treatment for meningitis can prevent serious complications.
Magnet therapy is believed to be one of the best natural remedies for arthritis. Even it has been used since the middle ages as an alternative healing method. Nowadays, magnet therapies come in a variety of forms, such as bracelets, necklaces, inserts, pads, or disks and they can be found at most natural food stores. …
What is meningitis? Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. It may be caused by a physical injury, a reaction to certain drugs, or more commonly, infection by certain viruses, bacteria, fungi, or parasites. Some types of cancer and inflammatory diseases, such as lupus, may also cause …
Being hygiene can prevent the spread of viral and bacterial meningitis. Proper hand washing technique can help you avoid exposure to infectious agents. Use soap to wash your hands and rub them vigorously for 10 to 20 seconds, covering both the front and back of each hand. Make sure you also clean under fingernails. Rinse …
According to a study by scientists at Copenhagen University Hospital Gentoffe, people with rheumatoid arthritis have an increased risk of irregular heart rhythm (known as atrial fibrillation), which is also a risk factor for stroke. The study involved more than four million people in Denmark, including 18,247 who had been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Participants …
Infectious arthritis (or septic arthritis) is a curable form of arthritis and usually not a long-term illness. If the infection is diagnosed and treated promptly, people with infectious arthritis still have a chance to resume their normal activities once the infection is gone. However, without prompt treatment infectious arthritis can result in further joint damage …
What is Infectious Arthritis? Infectious arthritis (also known as septic arthritis) is a form of arthritis due to infection in the fluid and tissues of a joint. Infectious arthritis is usually caused by bacteria, viruses or fungi. The infecting organisms may reach the joint through the bloodstream or from nearby infected tissue. Direct infection is …
Experts say that chewing an aspirin during a heart attack can increase the chance of survival. The major problem of a heart attack is the growth of blood clot within the coronary artery. As the blood clot grows, it blocks the flow of blood and oxygen to the heart muscle, causing heart muscle cells to …