Hand, foot, and mouth disease, or HFMD (not to be confused with foot and mouth disease), is a mild yet highly contagious viral illness caused by what is known as coxsackievirus A16. According to Statpearls, children below 10, especially boys, are more prone to this condition, though adults can still be infected. Lasting about 7 …
Getting infected with genital warts happens to about one million sexually active people in the United States each year, with some being left undiagnosed. But thankfully, genital warts are typically easily treatable and some can even be handled at home. Read on to learn methods to get rid of genital warts that you can discuss …
Genital warts (condyloma) are one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) caused by HPV. According to data from the CDC, about 1 in 100 sexually active people in the United States get genital warts at some point in their lives. Anal warts (condyloma acuminata) on the other hand are less common, but still …
Considered as the most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that wastes away the cartilages of the joints, making mobility and daily life in general both difficult and painful. Multiple factors, both external and internal are at play… 1. Age The risk of osteoarthritis increases with age with people in their 50s …
The frequent bouts of osteoarthritis joint pain ruin the quality of life and truthfully, there is no exact cure yet for it. About 300 million people are affected by it, and according to the GBD, the number continues to rise. But don’t fret just yet! There are some ways to relieve the pain and stop …
Pelvic inflammatory disease is an STI that affects the female reproductive organs. Likewise, it can cause remarkable pain and leave adverse effects on the body. The following factors increase the chances of getting pelvic inflammatory disease… 1. Sexually Transmitted Infections Pelvic inflammatory disease is often a result of complications rooting from serious gonorrhea and chlamydia …
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infectious condition that happens as a result of complications of often untreated sexually transmitted diseases such as chlamydia and gonorrhea. About 10-15% of women in their reproductive years all over the world suffer from PID, according to studies. Sexually active women ages 18-24 should be on the lookout for …
Having to go about your grind with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) can be inconvenient and bothersome. Though PID can go away on its own, seeking immediate care and treatment ensures easier and faster recovery. Check out ten treatments for PID to help you feel better fast. 1. Get Enough Rest Sufficient bed rest is necessary …
Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune skin condition that causes flakey, dandruff-like scaling on the skin’s surface, which is a result of excessive skin cell buildup. The National Psoriasis Foundation says about 125 million psoriasis cases are recorded worldwide. These are its common signs, though they may vary at times… 1. Red Patches The appearance of …
Medical science still hasn’t found an exact cure for psoriasis, but there’s no reason to fret just yet! Various remedies can be used to prevent the excessive skin cell growth and the cells from multiplying further. These treatments will have varying effects, depending on how severe the psoriasis is… 1. Topical Therapy Physicians usually prescribe …
