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One of the most deadly as well as painful diseases in the present times, cystitis, or urine infection, has been on a rampage, in a negative way of course, affecting millions around the world. Initially thought to be only a threat to women with a short urethra, the disease is now affecting people of both the genders and across all age groups. However, there is an effective cure for this disease, thanks to the advancement in medical science, in the form of D-mannose, which starts working on the urine infection right from day one, and gives relief right from the word go. Biologically speaking, the disease is caused by transfer of bacteria from the anus to the urinary bladder. Cystitis also affects those who can't empty their urinary bladder properly during urination. One of the more widely spread infection, i.e., the lower urinary tract infection, is caused due to the E-Coli bacteria, which sticks itself to the wall of the urinary bladder and causes frequent urination, and if the pati...

Abrasions home remedies and natural cures, Questions and answers Cleaning an Abrasion Treating an abrasion Cleaning the wound and keeping it infection-free is very important. The common norm to treat an abrasion is to clean the wound using mild soap and water and further with the help of an antiseptic wash. This is followed by covering the wound using an antibiotic ointment and a dry dressing. This is thought to help the skin in healing itself. Cleaning an abrasion While a serious or deeper-than-normal abrasion needs to be cleaned and treated by a physician, mild scraping of skin can be easily handled by oneself. Cleaning an abrasion is the foremost step towards avoiding infection and speeding up healing. Any dirt or debris needs to be carefully removed. You may use water or any antiseptic solution to do the same. If required you can use a piece of clean gauze to gently scrub the area clean thoroughly. Dress the wound using sterile gauze, cotton and an antibiotic cream or powder. This ...

Signs of Alcoholism (alcoholism symptoms) Bloodshot eyes, rapid pulse Alcoholics can be easily recognized due to their puffy face and bloodshot eyes. Their voice is hoarse and pulse rate is very rapid. They are prone to be irritable, suspicious and over-emotional. Alcoholics are likely to suffer symptoms such as bouts of vomiting, delirium, disturbed sleep and impaired judgment Alcoholics eventually land up with the disease called cirrhosis of liver where the liver is damaged due to heavy drinking. The bowel movement gets disturbed and other complications like, stomach disorder, weak and flaccid heart and damaged brain cells render the person unfit. Vomiting, delirium Alcoholics are likely to suffer symptoms such as bouts of vomiting, delirium, disturbed sleep and impaired judgment Alcoholics eventually land up with the disease called cirrhosis of liver where the liver is damaged due to heavy drinking. The bowel movement gets disturbed and other complications like, stomach disorder, we...

Eczema Symptoms, Causes, Remedy and Diet Heredity Eczema is considered to be hereditary. Studies reveal that a person is prone to eczema if his family has a history of closely linked conditions like hay fever and asthma. Causes of aggarvation Eczema could be aggravated by irritants like smoke, chemicals, detergents, solvents and so on. Even weather conditions could aggravate the condition. Excessive stress, heat and emotional stress also aggravates the symptoms of eczema. Other Causes Cause of eczema depends upon the type of eczema the person is suffering from. Sometimes blood circulation problem in the leg can also cause eczema. Deficiency of vitamin B6 causes eczema. Eczema home remedies and natural cures, Questions and answers Eczema Remedies Apply a mixture of 1 teaspoon camphor and 1 teaspoon sandalwood paste on the rashes. Apply nutmeg paste to the affected areas. Put natural vitamin E on the affected skin, it will relieve you of itching. Zinc taken orally and applied directly on...

Eczema Symptoms, Causes, Remedy and Diet Heredity Eczema is considered to be hereditary. Studies reveal that a person is prone to eczema if his family has a history of closely linked conditions like hay fever and asthma. Causes of aggarvation Eczema could be aggravated by irritants like smoke, chemicals, detergents, solvents and so on. Even weather conditions could aggravate the condition. Excessive stress, heat and emotional stress also aggravates the symptoms of eczema. Other Causes Cause of eczema depends upon the type of eczema the person is suffering from. Sometimes blood circulation problem in the leg can also cause eczema. Deficiency of vitamin B6 causes eczema. Eczema home remedies and natural cures, Questions and answers Eczema Remedies Apply a mixture of 1 teaspoon camphor and 1 teaspoon sandalwood paste on the rashes. Apply nutmeg paste to the affected areas. Put natural vitamin E on the affected skin, it will relieve you of itching. Zinc taken orally and applied directly on...

Allergies Home Remedies Allergies home remedies and natural cures, Questions and answers Allergies treatment using Nutrients Certain nutrients have been found beneficial in the prevention and treatment of allergies. Often the intake of vitamin B5 or pantothenic acid brings great relief to the sufferer. This vitamin may be taken in a dose of 100 mg daily for a month. In such cases, liberal amounts of pantothenic acid helps even though the recovery takes several weeks. A dose of 400 mg of vitamin E taken daily for four to six weeks is also beneficial as this vitamin possesses effective anti-allergic properties. Allergies treatment using Castor Oil It is found that five drops of castor oil in half a cup of any fruit or vegetable juice, or plain water, and taken on an empty stomach in the morning, is beneficial for allergies of the intestinal tract, skin, and nasal passages. Allergies treatment using Lime Lime is considered an effective remedy for any kind of allergy. Half a lime may be sq...

Causes of anaemia Anaemia Symptoms, Causes, Remedy and Diet Diminished formation of red blood cells in the bone marrow A diminished formation of red blood cells in the bone marrow, either due to defects in the bone marrow, or due to an inadequate intake of iron, vitamins, and proteins, is one of the main causes of anaemia. Heavy loss of blood due to injury, bleeding piles Other important causes are heavy loss of blood due to injury, bleeding piles, or excessive menstruation in women. Lack of hydrochloric acid in the stomach or intestinal parasites or worms Anaemia can also occur due to a lack of hydrochloric acid in the stomach, which is needed for digestion of iron and proteins, or intestinal parasites or worms. Hookworms, pinworms, round worms and tape worms feed on the supply of blood as well as on the vitamins. Home remedies for anaemia Anaemia home remedies and natural cures, Questions and answers Anaemia treatment using Vitamin B12 Vitamin B12 is needed for preventing or curing a...

Asthma Symptoms Gasping for breath Patients suffering from asthma appear to be gasping for breath. Actually, they have more difficulty in breathing out than breathing in, and this is caused by spasms or sudden involuntary muscular contractions of the smaller air passages in the lungs. Asthma Causes Asthma Symptoms, Causes, Remedy and Diet Allergy caused by weather conditions Asthma is caused by a variety of factors. It may be due to an allergy caused by weather conditions, food, drugs, perfumes, and other irritants. Allergies to dust are the most common. Asthma Cures Asthma home remedies and natural cures, Questions and answers Asthma treatment using Honey Honey is one of the most common home remedies for asthma. It is said that if a jug of honey is held under the nose of an asthma patient and he inhales the air that comes into contact with it, he starts breathing easier and deeper. Asthma treatment using Figs Among fruits, figs have proved very valuable in asthma. They give comfort to...

Symptoms for Athletes foot Itching between the toe fingers Itching between the toe fingers is the most common symptom of athlete’s foot. After sometimes moist and white lesions develop between the toe fingers. There may be burning sensation, blisters and inflammation. There may be pungent smell from the toe. There may be redness and scales on the toe Causes for Athletes foot Athletes foot Symptoms, Causes, Remedy and Diet Growth of the fungus is the main cause Moist and damp conditions are suitable for the growth of the fungus causing athlete’s foot. They mostly occur on feet because shoes and commonly visited places like swimming pool, showers, bathrooms and so on provides the suitable environment for the fungus to grow. You can get infected by sharing socks or shoes with an infected person. Sometimes you may get infected through pets because they carry the fungus on their fur. Remedies for Athletes foot Athletes foot home remedies and natural cures, Questions and answers Tea tree oil...

Back Pain Symptoms Back pain is a symptom, not a disease Back pain is itself a symptom and not a disease. It is an indication that something is wrong, either with some part of the spine itself, or with the nerves and muscles in the back. Back pain symptoms vary greatly in location and the type of pain, and these factors help diagnose the underlying cause of the symptoms. Back pain can sometimes radiate to other parts of the body, affecting the neck or one or more of the limbs. The pain can be dull or sharp, and sometimes the affected area can also feel slightly warm. Back pain can also sometimes cause weakness and numbness. Back Pain Causes Back Pain Symptoms, Causes, Remedy and Diet Back pain causes are varied There are several different causes of back pain, some of which are the result of temporary stress or trauma, and some indicating a structural problem or a degenerative condition. Back pain causes can mainly be described as follows: - Strains: The most common causes of back pain ...

Causes of Backache Backache Symptoms, Causes, Remedy and Diet Muscular tension, straining of the joints, poor posture The main causes of backache and spondylosis are muscular tension, straining of the joints, poor posture, and incorrect nutrition resulting from dietetic errors and lack of exercise. Kidney or prostate problems, female disorders, influenza Acute or chronic illnesses like kidney or prostate problems, female disorders, Influenza, and arthritis, may also lead to backache. Sitting for a long time, high heels Other causes include stress and strain resulting from sitting for a long time, improper lifting of weights, high heels, and emotional problems which may cause painful muscle cramping. Home Remedies for Backache Backache home remedies and natural cures, Questions and answers Backache treatment using Garlic The most important home remedy for backache is the use of garlic. Two or three cloves should be taken every morning to get results. An oil prepared from garlic and rubb...

Bone spur is an extra bone that grows on the normal bone. In medical jargon bone spur is known as osteophytes. It occurs on the joints especially on the joints of the spine, feet, shoulders, hips, hands and knees. Bone spur itself does not cause any pain but it can cause pain when it rubs against other bones and nerves around it. Bone spur is quite common among people above 60 years of age and is an indication of spine degeneration. Symptoms for Bone spur Pain in back and neck Back pain and neck pain are the most common symptoms of bone spur. Patients could experience mild pain in the neck and the lower back while standing and walking. Pain in shoulders If bone spur is developed in the cervical spine then the patient will experience pain in the shoulders and headache in some cases. Pain in thigh,arms and legs Patient will experience pain in thigh if bone spur is developed in lumbar spine. Numbness, tingling, progressive weakness and pain in arms and legs are some other symptoms of bone...

Chicken Pox Symptoms Low grade fever, a mild headache and weakness Chicken pox usually begins with a low grade fever, a mild headache and a feeling of weakness. Rash appears on the upper chest or back A rash appears on the skin on the first day of the disease. This is in the form of tiny red spots on the skin, mostly on the upper back or chest. In more severe cases, a rash may appear on the face and lower extremities. The papules turn into blisters and finally become pustules and form scabs, which fall off. They come in successive crops, so that while some are drying, others are beginning to form. The skin clears after a few days and the child feels well again. The duration of this disease ranges from ten to twenty-one days but is usually between fourteen and seventeen days. Causes of Chicken Pox Chicken Pox Symptoms, Causes, Remedy and Diet Virus Chicken pox is caused by a virus. serious condition such as Shingles or herpes zoster Many researchers believe that the disease is closely r...

Symptoms for Body odor Body odor symptoms Being nervous or anxious could be a symptom of body odor. Heavy sweating due to strenuous physical exercise should tell you that you are going to smell badly. You may feel the unpleasant odor yourself. Causes for Body odor Body odor Symptoms, Causes, Remedy and Diet Body odor causes Body odor may be due to serious illness. Body odor may be due to kidney disease, fungal infections liver disease and so on If you take some strong medicines then the smell of those medicines may be present in your body odor. Diabetic patients may smell of acetone because of insulin that they take. If you drink alcohol, smoke cigarette or cigar you will have an unpleasant body odor. Body odor may also be due to zinc deficiency, cavities, toxins and so on. It is often related with sweating of the body, but the unpleasant odor is mainly due to bacteria present in the sweat. The major non-food reason for body odor due to sweating is the sweat glands under the arms and i...

 Prostate cancer is a very common type of cancer among men. In the US, it affects about one in every six men. The diagnosis of the prostate cancer can be very scary. Some times, not only because of the life threatening experience but also because of the treatment, this can cause side effects i.e. bladder control problem and erectile dysfunction. Prostate cancer is a cancer of small walnut shaped gland in males. This gland produces a seminal fluid, which nourishes and transports the sperm. Usually, prostate cancer develops very slowly. Initially it remains confined to the prostate gland, where it may not cause any serious harm. There are other types of prostate cancer that grow slowly and may need only minimal or no treatment but the other aggressive type may spread very quickly. If the prostate cancer is detected at an early stage, you will have a better chance of successful treatment. The majority of the men are attentive towards the signs and symptoms of the prostate cancer, but ...

Stomach cancer is also called as ‘Gastric Cancer or Gastric Carcinoma’. It is a treatable disease, if found at an early stage. Usually, cancer occurs when the cells in the body starts growing uncontrollably. Each cancer has its unique way of behavior, which differs from other, i.e. it grows at different level, and responds at different levels. Stomach has five layers. When you start from the inside and working a way out, the innermost layer is called as mucosa. In mucosa layer, stomach acid and digestive juices are made. The second most layers is called the submucosa, it is surrounded by the muscularis. Submucosa is a layer, which moves and mixes the content in the stomach. The next two layers are the subserosa and the seosa. They act like a wrapping for the stomach. The seosa is the outer most layer of the stomach. Majority of the stomach cancers starts in the mucosa. Here, cancer can grow deeper and can infect the other layer too. As the cancer grows deeper the hope for the treatment...

Bone Cancer Symptoms and Treatment By: Alin Thoms Total Views: 63, Word Count: 745, View PDF Bone cancer can be well described as the cancer of the bone! It is a general term used when the cancer cells are detected in the bone. It refers to the abnormal growth of the cells and tissue in the bone that destroys the functioning of the normal bone tissues. This process results in the weakening of the bone tissue while making them increasingly at risk for fractures. Moreover, the life span of the individual also gets affected due to bone cancer. Bone cancer results from the spread of cancer from other parts of body organs. Mainly, three types of bone cancers are recognized, Osteosarcoma, chondrosarcoma, and Ewing’s sarcoma. These cancers occur at the different stages of life and are associated with the pain in the affected bones. Children and young people are more likely to get affected with the bone cancer as compared to old people. Primary bone cancer is known as sarcomas. In UK near abou...

 Gynecological cancer is a cancer, which originates in the reproductive organs of the female. It includes the cancer of the cervix, ovaries, uterus, vagina, and vulva. The risk of developing this cancer increases with the age or family history of cancer or inherited gene mutations. Generally, all women are at a risk for gynecological cancer. If this cancer is found at an early age, treatment during that period will be more effective. Types of Gynecological Cancer:- Following are some of the common types of gynecological cancer Cervical Cancer:- Cervical cancer is a cancer, which affects the cervix, the opening into uterus or womb. It is among one of the deadliest cancer. Vulvar Cancer:- Vulvar cancer is one of the rare types of cancer found in women. It is a disease in which cancer cells are found in the vulva and it is the outer part of a woman’s vagina. Vaginal Cancer:- Again, it is also a rare kind of cancer found in women. It is a disease in which, the cancer cells are found in...