Swollen glands in neck
Swollen glands in the neck are actually swollen lymph glands, which are found in the neck. The lymph glands are a part of the lymphatic system, which is very important...
Complications of poorly managed diabetes
Diabetes Facts Diabetes mellitus (or just diabetes) is a medical condition characterized by high levels of blood sugar. The body of diabetes patients doesn’t produce enough insulin or doesn’t respond...
Endocrine system damage
The human endocrine system comprises different glands all of which are in charge of production of specific hormones. These hormones are released into the blood and eventually reach target...
Diabetic eye problems bleeding
Diabetes mellitus is known to complicate and cause damage to the retina of the eyes. This condition is known as diabetic retinopathy and it affects about 80% of diabetic...
Complications of ketoacidosis
Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Causes Diabetic ketoacidosis is the name given to the very serious condition that occurs as one of the results of diabetes. Ketoacidosis appears when the body produces...
Painful nodes in neck
Neck and Head Lymph Nodes The role of every lymph node is to filter the lymph from various parts of the body. Our body contains around 500 to 600 lymph...
Complications of filariasis
Filariasis is a rather serious medical condition that affects both, humans and animals. It is caused by a parasite of the order Filariidae (a parasitic nematode) which enters the...
Endocrine causes of osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a certain type of medical condition which can be easily characterized as a loss of bone density. The affected bones still have normal composition but there are...
Herbs for lymphedema
Lymphedema is one of the very discomforting diseases. It can cause serious psychological and emotional stress when patients see themselves the way others do. This can be a very difficult...
Cushing's syndrome - Endocrine system
Human endocrine system actually comprises many glands located throughout the body. Some of these glands are located in our brain like the hypothalamus, epiphysis, pituitary gland, while others are...
Is there a cure for elephantiasis
Elephantiasis is a condition that features an abnormal accumulation of lymph caused by inappropriate drainage of the lymph, which leads to huge edemas. Legs are most commonly affected. Still, other...