How to treat a hiatal hernia
In a hiatal hernia, the upper portion of the stomach bulges out through the so-called hiatus, and opening in the diaphragm, a muscle that serves as a barrier between...
Pineal gland disorders
What Is The Pineal Gland? The pineal gland is an endocrine (hormonal) gland situated at the center of the brain. This organ is also known as the “third eye”, “pineal...
Dioxin poisoning symptoms
Dioxins are chemicals created as byproducts of the incomplete burning of waste (garbage) in households or industry. They are also produced during or after bleaching paper pulp and in...
Symptoms of jock itch
Jock itch is a fungal infection of the groin which mainly affects men. It is caused by the accumulation of microorganisms, often those known as Trichophyton ruburm, in the...
Cysts on head
Cysts are membrane-like sacs that can be filled with fluid, blood, pus, air, or other substances. Most are benign, but some can become cancerous. A cyst on head may...
Staph infection causes and symptoms
Staphyloccocus: An Overview Staphylococcus is a round-shaped, gram-positive species of bacteria. The bacteria got its name from the Greek words “staphyle” and “kokkos”, which means “a bunch of grapes”, because these...
Pain after urination
Introduction to pain after urination When a person is experiencing any pain after urination, there are many different possible causes that it is very hard to tell what is going...
Home treatment for dry scalp
The best cure for a dry scalp is to massage certain types of oil into it. Lavender, rosemary, jojoba or coconut oil are excellent in soothing and moisturizing a...
Flu shot reactions and side effects
Flu shot: What are the side effects? In the United States, nearly everyone — all except very young or immunocompromised people — is advised to receive an annual flu...
Causes of a swollen lower eyelid
Swelling of the eyelids is nothing but accumulation of excess fluid in connective tissue of the eyelids. This problem is usually not serious and may easily heal on its...