Definition This is a disease that affects the male’s genital organ: the penis, as it often causes deformity of the penis and erections are often very painful. This disease is the development of abnormal scar tissue and /or plaques on the tissues on the penis. The discomfort that is associated with this disease may prevent…
Diabetes mellitus is often simply referred to as diabetes. It is characterized by an increase in the blood sugar level. It is a disease of the pancreas and may result from insufficient levels of insulin in the blood (type 1 diabetes), or insensitivity to insulin, in which case, the person is unable to utilize the…
People can experience left side of chest pain if they are suffering from heart attack, acid reflux or heartburn. There are varying symptoms for this type of pain depending on the medical condition of patients. They can somehow improve the overall condition of their health if they can learn the different causes, symptoms and treatments for this chronic medical problem.
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways. Asthma is long-term and makes breathing difficult; the breathing problems are called attacks or episodes of asthma.
Red eyes are caused by enlarged, dilated blood vessels, leading to the appearance of redness on the surface of the eye (sclera). Alternative names for red eyes are bloodshot eyes, scleral injection and conjunctival injection. Irritation is a common cause of red eyes; typical irritants are extremely dry air, sun exposure, dust, foreign body, infection,…
Elbow pain is often felt after a day of repetitive usage of the arms and elbow. Since many commonly experience elbow pain, it is best that the there is a basic understanding of the causes, symptoms and relief regarding elbow pain.
Toothache, as the name itself suggests, refers to an aching pain experienced in and around the tooth. It is also referred to as odontalgia. A toothache can range from mild pain or discomfort to excruciating, unbearable pain. The causes for toothache include emergence of wisdom tooth, problems relating to the gums or the jaw, exposed…
Hot flashes are a common complaint among women experience menopause. Hot flashes are characterised by sudden, intense, hot feelings on the face and upper body and sometimes preceded or accompanied by a rapid heartbeat, sweating, nausea, dizziness, anxiety, headache, weakness or a feeling of asphyxiation. The hot flash is followed by a flush, leaving skin…