Facts you should know about anthrax Anthrax is an infection by bacteria, Bacillus anthracis, usually transmitted from animals. Anthrax causes skin, lung, and bowel disease and can be deadly. Anthrax is diagnosed using bacterial cultures from infected tissues. There are four types of anthrax: cutaneous, inhalation, gastrointestinal, and injection. Anthrax is treated by antibiotics. Pulmonary anthrax is often lethal. It...
Tummy Tuck: Read About Recovery From an Abdominoplasty
Introduction Are sit-ups just not giving you the taut tummy you desire? If you’ve got a little too much flab or excess skin in your abdomen that won’t diminish with diet or exercise, you may want to consider an abdominoplasty, popularly referred to as a “tummy tuck.” This procedure flattens your abdomen by removing extra fat and skin, and tightening...
Cloth Diapers vs Disposable Diapers: Advantages & Disadvantages
Cloth or disposable? The diaper woes plague new and old parents alike. The diaper woes plague new and old parents alike. Which is safer? Cloth or disposable? A few main criteria that need to be considered when it comes to choosing the best diaper for the baby are How it fits the baby Its absorbency Level of comfort Ease of...
Alternative Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Treatment Options
Alternative treatment (CAM) for MS facts Fatigue and muscle spasticity are the symptoms of MS that are best addressed by complementary or alternative treatment or medicine (CAM). Complementary or alternative treatments or therapies that have been shown to be helpful in helping reduce fatigue include: Yoga, exercise, (including swimming and walking), magnet therapy, and gingko biloba supplements. Massage therapy and...
Asthma: List of OTC Asthma Medications and Inhalers
Asthma introduction People with asthma should discuss the pros and cons of over-the-counter epinephrine inhalers with their doctor. Asthma is a disease in which there is a brief, temporary narrowing of the airways in the lungs, referred to as bronchospasm. This is only part of the picture. The main problem in asthma involves inflammation and swelling of the airways. It...
Aphasia: Get Facts on Types, Symptoms and Therapy
Aphasia facts* Readers Comments 3 Share Your Story *Aphasia facts medical author: Charles Patrick Davis, MD, PhD Aphasia, a disturbance in the formulation and comprehension of language, is due to damage to brain tissue areas responsible for language; aphasia may occur suddenly or develop over time, depending on the type and location of brain tissue damage. Strokes are a common...
Asperger’s Syndrome Symptoms, Definition, Facts & Testing
Asperger's syndrome defintion and facts Asperger's syndrome was formerly characterized as a distinct autism spectrum disorder; the DSM-5 in May 2013 combined the diagnosis with autistic disorder into one condition called autism spectrum disorder or ASD. People with Asperger's syndrome have normal to above-average intelligence but typically have difficulties with social skills and often have pervasive, absorbing interests in special...
Connective Tissue (CT) Disease: Symptoms, Treatment, Tests & Mixed CT
What is a connective tissue (CT) disease? Readers Comments 8 Share Your Story Connective tissue disease is a group of autoimmune conditions marked by inflammation of the muscle fascias, ligaments and skin. Connective tissue diseases are actually a group of medical diseases. A connective tissue disease is any disease that has the connective tissues of the body as a primary...
Dehydration: Causes and Prevention
What is dehydration? Dehydration occurs when the body fluid loss exceeds the intake. Dehydration occurs when the body fluid loss exceeds the intake. If the lost fluid is not replaced, it will eventually lead to a decrease in fluid levels in the body, affecting normal body functions. The most prominent effect of dehydration is low blood pressure, which triggers the...
All About Cellulitis: Causes, Symptoms, Risks & Treatments
What is cellulitis? Cellulitis may affect the normal skin, although it is usually preceded by a skin break or crack including the ones caused by an injury or surgery. Cellulitis is a type of skin infection caused by bacteria. It is a common but serious skin condition that needs urgent medical attention. In the United States, cellulitis affects around 14.5...