Introduction Lichen planus is an inflammatory skin condition, characterized by an itchy, non-infectious rash on the arms and legs. It consists of small, many-sided, flat-topped, pink or purple bumps. Considered to be an autoimmune disease, it typically occurs in people over the age of 30 years. It occurs more in females than in males. People with…
Introduction Nerve pain, also called neuralgia or neuropathic pain, occurs when a health condition affects the nerves that carry sensation to the brain. It is a particular type of pain that feels different from other kinds of pain. There are different types of nerve pain, including: post-herpetic — this can happen after an episode of shingles (herpes…
A stiff neck is a common problem that affects almost all people. It usually results from injuries caused by whiplash, sleeping awkwardly, having a poor posture, or stress. The neck contains muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bones. These work together to support the head and allow it to move in many directions. The neck may become…
Nausea, the word meaning seasickness in Greek, is a feeling of discomfort in the stomach that is associated with a revulsion for food and an expectation that vomiting will follow, as it often does. This feeling is rare in a healthy adult, but common in children and old people. It is evident in pregnancy and motion sickness. Though it…
Introduction Mucus in the body is natural and a very important part of how the body works. Tissues produce mucus to line and protect very important body parts including the mouth, nose, sinuses, throat, lungs, and gut. Most times, mucus is clear and thin. However, illness, diet, or environmental factors can sometimes increase mucus consistency.…
Introduction Motion sickness is a disorder which affects the happiness of a journey or a family trip. It is embarrassing for the person to think about the discomfort caused by him to others. Though there are no permanent cure for the condition, awareness and preventive measures can manage the situation well. Motion sickness as such…
Memory is humans’ greatest blessing and a curse. Even in normal living, people complain about their inability to forget bad happenings in life. Still, some of them complain about memory loss, especially from their mid-age. It can be as mild and unimportant as a rare forgetfulness but it can develop into disease conditions that affects…
Liver is a vital organ in human body with very important metabolic functions like enzyme release, digestion & absorption of fat, conversion of food into energy, energy storage and detoxification & elimination of waste products. It also filters toxic substances out of bloodstream. Liver disease is a general term that refers to any disease condition…
Introduction A lipoma is a lump beneath the skin caused by an overgrowth of fat cells. They are considered benign tumors or non-cancerous growths. In some cases, lipoma causes pain, complications, or other symptoms like cosmetic problems. Lipomas can occur anywhere on the body where fat cells are present, but they tend to appear mostly…
Introduction Before the medical community had a better understanding of the mechanisms that cause disease, doctors believed certain ailments could originate from imbalances in the stomach. This was called hypochondriasis. (In Ancient Greek, hypochondrium refers to the upper part of the abdomen, the region between the breastbone and the navel.) This concept was rejected as science evolved…
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