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Although most people infected with HPV remain asymptomatic, it may cause serious side effects, such as the following. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus that causes growths, called warts, on the skin and mucus membranes. It can affect various parts of the body including the mouth and throat (oropharynx). Most of the people infected with...

There are a few causes of pressure in your brain including aneurysm, head or brain injury, excess cerebrospinal fluid, brain tumor, hydrocephalus, bleeding in the brain, blood clot in the brain, tumors in the brain, high blood pressure, meningitis and encephalitis, and stroke. An increased feeling of pressure in your head can be referred to...

Untreated abscesses may form a hollow tunnel called a fistula that extends from the abscess through the bone or skin, allowing the pus to drain. A tooth abscess also called a dental abscess, does not resolve on its own like other infections. It requires the services of a dentist. If left untreated, an abscess can...

9 Ways to lower the levels of ALT quickly Serum elevation of ALT occurs due to significant cellular damage and necrosis (cell death), and this is used as a diagnostic tool for liver function. There are no “quick” ways to decrease alanine transaminase (ALT) levels in the body. However, the following steps can help reduce...

Bronchitis and pneumonia both affect breathing and cause coughing, but there are key differences between causes, symptoms, and treatment Bronchitis and pneumonia are both diseases of the respiratory tract that affect breathing and cause coughing. However, there are key differences between causes, symptoms, and treatment. Causes of bronchitis vs. pneumonia Bronchitis Bronchitis is inflammation of...

Things to know about bursitis Readers Comments 41 Share Your Story Hip bursitis occurs as a result of inflammation of one of two bursae located around the hip. A bursa is a fluid-filled sac that cushions an area of friction between tissues, such as tendons and bones. Bursae reduce friction between moving parts of the...

Rheumatoid arthritis can be caused by and result in stress, as well as other conditions such as gastrointestinal problems (IBD). Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory joint condition and an autoimmune disease that can be caused by stress, according to research. Stress triggers rheumatoid arthritis by setting off the immune system’s inflammatory response in which...

Lose face fat and jawline Performing facial exercises regularly can uplift your facial appearance. Losing weight in a specific area can be challenging. According to the experts, spot reduction of facial fat is not possible. You need to focus on the overall weight loss rather than targeting a specific area. Making certain lifestyle changes can help...

Things to know about herpangina Fever is a symptom of herpangina, which most often affects young children. Herpangina is a self-limited viral infection primarily caused by a member of the Coxsackievirus family. Herpangina most often affects young children. Herpangina is associated with fever, sore throat, and blisters in the back of the mouth. Generally, doctors...

Things to know about hantavirus and hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) Figure 1: Picture of Sin Nombre hantavirus particles; SOURCE: CDC/D. Loren Ketai, MD Hantaviruses are RNA viruses transmitted to humans by rodents (rodent-borne). Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome also referred to as HPS, is a disease in which, in the late stage of infection with a hantavirus...