Blastocystosis is the medical term for the condition caused by infection with Blastocystis – a single-celled parasite that inhabits the gastrointestinal tract, both of humans and of any other type...
A sore throat (pharyngitis) is an extremely common condition, if it spreads further down the airways laryngitis can develop. What causes sore throat? It is normally a symptom of a...
Treatment For Anxiety in Children Anxiety in children is a very common sight, whether it be the baby crying uncontrollably with fists clenched or the obstinate toddler throwing a tantrum....
Sensitive teeth can cause pain when eating or drinking cold or hot things or eating sweet foods also. It happens occasionally to most of us but if it is a...
Tooth decay, or dental caries, can affect people of all ages. What is tooth decay? Tooth decay is the erosion of the enamel that penetrates the deeper layers of the...
Causes of Loose Teeth, Gum Disease or Periodontal Disease: Loose teeth can be a sign of gum disease or periodontal disease. A certain amount of tooth mobility is normal as...
Vaginal discharge is a very common problem in women, not to be confused with the mucosal secretion which is normal and acts as a lubricant and disinfectant, and often increases...
Putting Haemorrhoids Behind Us Haemorrhoids, more commonly known as ‘piles’, are sac-like structures containing lymph and small blood vessels. They are located around the area of the sphincter muscle at...
The term ‘active ingredient’ is most commonly applied to medicines, both drugs and herbal remedies, and refers to the chemical component(s) contained in the medicine that enable it to produce...
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) & Bladder Infection: Urinary tract infection (UTIs) are most commonly experienced in the lower parts of the urino-genital system – the bladder and urethra – and...