Commonly mistaken for cold, herpes is actually a very common viral infection that most often cause painful blisters on the genitals While these blisters are usually very uncomfortable and can be mistaken as herpes blisters, they're actually not the same thing. They happen because of the herpes simplex virus (HSV) being passed from…
Gastritis refers to a broad classification of diseases with one major thing in common – an inflammation of the stomach lining Gastritis can be caused by bacteria, viruses or a combination of any of these. The inflammation of gastritis can be caused by infection with the exact same bacteria that causes many stomach ulcers….
Pleurisy (also known as pleural effusion) is a chronic inflammation of the pleura, a tissue covering on the lungs The most common symptom of pleurisy is cough associated with thickened mucus, which may be white, yellow or green in color. Pleuritis can also cause symptoms such as chest pain and difficulty breathing. …
Flu season has finally started and we're all anxious to see if there are any serious outbreaks of this viral disease. For some people, the answer is "No". But for other people, the answer is "Yes!" Flu pandemics are known to strike around the globe and, although flu pandemics have been a part…
Osteoarthritic is the second most common type of arthritis in the world. It's a chronic degenerative joint disorder that mostly affects middle-aged and old adults. Osteoarthritic arthritis causes the breakdown of cartilage in the joints. Fragmented cartilage and bone spur cause pain and inflammation. Bone fragments and fluid-filled sacs can develop in a joint…