Diseases & treatment methods

What is the treatment for arthritis? The treatment of arthritis is very dependent on the precise type of arthritis present. An accurate diagnosis increases the chances for successful treatment. Treatments available include physical therapy, splinting, cold-pack application, paraffin wax dips, anti-inflammatory medications, immune-altering medications, and surgical operations. What is the …

TB Symptoms Although your body may harbor the bacteria that cause tuberculosis, your immune system often can prevent you from becoming sick. For this reason, doctors make a distinction between: Latent TB. In this condition, you have a TB infection, but the bacteria remain in your body in an inactive …

Low Immunity is also known as: Immunity Overview The immune system protects the body by helping it to ward-off and recover from various diseases. While stress reduction and regular exercise are known to assist in strengthening the immune system, the types of food consumed make the largest contribution to a …

caugh: Coughing is an important way to keep your throat and airways clear. However, excessive coughing may mean you have an underlying disease or disorder. Some coughs are dry, while others are considered productive. A productive cough is one that brings up mucus. Mucus is also called phlegm or sputum. …

Eye Health and Blepharitis Blepharitis is an inflammation of the eyelids, usually caused by an excess growth of bacteria that is ordinarily found on the skin, and occasionally caused by allergies. Blepharitis is a common eye condition, causing the eyelids to be reddened, itchy, and somewhat swollen and scaly-appearing at …

Conjunctivitis, commonly known as pinkeye, is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, the clear membrane that covers the white part of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelids. Pinkeye in Newborns Newborns are particularly susceptible to pinkeye and can be more prone to serious health complications if it goes …

Natural Treatment for Mouth Ulcers Mouth ulcers are the most terrible thing to suffer from. You can’t eat, you can’t drink even you can’t talk properly because of ulcers. These yellow or white canker sores (second name for mouth ulcers) usually appear on gums, tongue, lips or inner side of …

Sore Throat refers to the inflammation of the pharynx or back of the throat. Sore throats usually occurs with a cold and cough or can be a result of swollen tonsils or an infection and irritation in the throat, which can sometimes lead to pain or ache in the ear. …

Tonsils are one of the most significant organs in our body that helps in filtering out germs that enter the body. If the tonsils get infected by bacteria or viruses, they become swollen and swallowing can be really difficult. Most common causes of inflamed tonsil are bacterial and viral infection. …

PSORIASIS NATURAL TREAT The best treatments for psoriasis are the natural ones. Psoriasis natural treatments have been around for thousands of years. Within the past 20 years the medical community has come to recognize the benefits of naturally treating psoriasis. Natural treatments work as well or better than traditional medicine, …

High Blood Pressure: Things You Can Do to Help Lower Yours What is high blood pressure? Arteries are blood vessels that carry blood from your heart to the rest of your body. Normal arteries are smooth and flexible, and blood flows easily through them. As the blood moves through your …