A skin rash can be itchy, red, uncomfortable – and perhaps what's even worse – look gross. But most people suffer from these skin irritations at some point in their life. When one of these annoying episodes sets in, it helps to know what they are, and why they happen. When your skin’s appearance and feel changes, you may have a skin rash. Differences in texture and color are all telltale and rather reliable indicators of a skin rash, if an intense itching or series of prominent bumps haven't not appeared yet.
Hepatitis is defined as an inflammation of liver. Hepatitis can be acute or chronic. Acute hepatitis last less than six months and is generally characterized by jaundice, fatigue, fever, abdominal tenderness and elevated liver enzymes. Chronic hepatitis generally lasts longer and leads to progress destruction of the liver, including cirrhosis (scarring of the liver) and liver failure.
Our family has been suffering some sort of skin rash for well over a month, with the exception of our oldest boy. We all seem to be getting some kind of blisters, that when scratched release clear fluid and then dry up but remain itchy for days...even weeks! They are not bites...there is no center indicating a sting. They are like heat blisters but extremely itchy like flea bites. They resemble impentego (excuse the spelling) but they do not form yellow crusts and are not on anybody's face except mine. They are effecting all parts of the body in varying degree's.
A sexually transmitted disease, also known as a STD, is an infection contracted through sexual or intimate contact such as vaginal or anal intercourse or oral sex. STDs are now commonly being called STIs, or sexually transmitted infections. In the past, sexually transmitted diseases were known as veneral diseases or VDs. Some common STDs include genital herpes, HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and genital warts. Most STDs are transmitted through the mucus membranes of the penis, vulva, and less commonly the mouth.
Herpes is a highly contagious infection that can be transmitted through direct physical contact, it can also be transmitted through kissing or sharing the same eating utensils with an infected person. Herpes also known as Herpes Simplex Virus generally comes in two types Herpes Type 1 or HSV-1 which usually causes the appearance of cold sores in addition to this blisters can form on the lips and on the inside of the mouth. In some cases the gums can also become swollen.
Understanding AIDS and HIV , Find AIDS symptoms and treatments. The AIDS virus is the result of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus(HIV), which is a disease that attacks the body's immune system. Normally, the immune system protects the body against all kinds of illnesses, but in the case of the AIDS virus, our immune system is not strong enough and the cells are destroyed. A person infected with the AIDS virus is susceptible to all sorts of opportunistic diseases that the immune system could normally destroy, if the person is healthy.
Hives are itchy, raised and annoying! They occur when the body reacts to something that it is sensitive or allergic to, which results in it releasing histamines and other chemicals into the bloodstream. While this is occurring, tiny veins and capillaries leak, and the fluid is trapped in the skin.
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My son has just developed a fever and sore throat, and he has virtually no appetite. He has a spot on his stomach, but it's right where the button of his pants rubs against his skin, so it could just be an irritation. I am going to take him to the doctor tomorrow morning, but for now - do you think this is the start of chicken pox? Also, is there anything I can do to prevent a more serious outbreak, or do I have to just wait and let whatever will happen happen?
Diabetes is a metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar, or hyperglycemia. There are three main forms of diabetes: type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. These three forms have similar signs, symptoms, and consequences, but are rooted in different causes. Type 1 diabetes is an incurable chronic condition.
With so much discussion about the H1N1 virus, or swine flu, you may be wondering what is the difference between regular flu and the swine flu. This article should give you some easy to understand answers.
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Pregnancy can be a beautiful and magical time, but it also comes with its aches and pains. Changing body posture, additional strains on back, hips and legs, an increase in body fluid volume, and many other swift changes can set you up for some miserable days. Pregnancy massage, in the hands of a well-trained and caring therapist, can be just the cure your body needs. Besides, you deserve it.
Gastoeresophageal reflux disease commonly known as GERD or acid reflux is a condition in which the gastric juice containing acid comes up from the stomach into the esophagus. There are many symptoms of acid reflux. These include heartburn. This is a burning stomach feeling rising up from the or lower chest up towards the neck.
Everyone knows that clean teeth develop less cavities, and that regular brushing and flossing is the foundation of proper dental care. Right? We all know that, don’t we? Well, a reminder never hurts.
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