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Stomach Ulcers, also called peptic ulcers, are one of the most common gastrointestinal problems. They can cause many uncomfortable symptoms like abdominal pain, vomiting (including vomiting blood), nausea, bloating, loss of appetite and bad breath. It is estimated that 10% of people will develop a stomach ulcer at some point of their life. Let’s take a look at what causes this uncomfortable problem.
Blood is the bodily fluid responsible for delivering important substances like oxygen, hormones and nutrients to the cells as well as removing waste products from the cells. It is made up of blood cells that are suspended in blood plasma. This plasma is mostly made of water, but may also contain proteins, glucose, carbon dioxide, platelets, hormones as well as the blood cells. The most common type of blood cells are red blood cells, but white blood cells and platelets are also important components of blood. Now you know a little bit about the composition of the blood, let’s take a look at how much blood is in the average human.
Cold sores, sometimes called fever blisters, are small blisters or sores on the lips and around the mouth. The sores can take up to 3 weeks to heal and are highly contagious throughout much of this time. Cold sores are very common and are estimated to occur in 1 of every 5 people over the age of 12. Studies have shown that over 50 million Americans develop at least one cold sore each year. Let’s take a look at what causes these annoying sores.
Penicillin is a antibiotic that comes from the Penicillium fungi and was discovered in 1928 by Alexander Fleming. Today, penicillin may refer to any of a group of four antibiotics that have been developed from the Penicillium fungi. The two most commonly used are known as penicillin G and penicillin V. Let’s take a look at what these common drugs are used for.
From very early in our lives we are told to wash our hands, cover our nose when coughing or sneezing along with many other hygiene “rules.” Have you ever wondered why personal hygiene is so important? Continue reading to discover the answer.
Jaundice is a medical condition best known for causing a yellowish appearance to the skin. It’s name comes from the French word jaune which means yellow. It is well known for affecting newborn babies, but it can occur in anyone of any age. In adults, jaundice is usually caused by an underlying disease and it should be thoroughly investigated. If you have ever wondered what causes this interesting condition, keep reading to find out.
Jet lag occurs when traveling quickly over long distances east to west or west to east. It is most commonly associated with jet travel and it is where it gets its name. It can cause headaches, fatigue, irregular sleep, insomnia, disorientation, irritability, depression and mild stomach upset. We know that jet travel is the reason that jet lag occurs, but what actually causes this condition?
Salmonella poisoning is the name given to a specific type of food poisoning. It is common throughout the world and over 40,000 cases of Salmonella are confirmed in the United States each year. However, it is believed that about 1.4 million cases of Salmonella occur in the US each year. About 400 of these people will die from Salmonella poisoning each year. It is transmitted by contaminated food, water or by animal feces.
The Gleason scale is a guide for medical professionals to assess the outlook for those suffering from prostate cancer. It is an important method for predicting how aggressive the cancer is likely to be for the patient. Generally speaking, patients with a high Gleason score are likely to have an aggressive form of cancer and have a lower chance of survival. Knowing this score gives the medical professionals a guide for the type of treatment that should be undertaken.
Glaucoma is a disease of the eye that damages vision and, if left untreated, can lead to complete blindness. It is the second most common cause of blindness in the world and it affects 1 in 200 people aged under 50. The main type of glaucoma has very few symptoms and is not usually noticed until it has caused a significant vision loss. It slowly reduces the vision in the eye and occurs gradually over time. The lost vision can never be recovered, but treatment is possible if the condition is detected early enough. Unfortunately, in some cases it is only possible to slow the progression of the disease.