A problem among people that’s a lot more common than male athletes in sports, the condition jock itch is actually known as Tinea Cruris and is prone to set in on areas that are soft, warm, and moist. Of course, for men, this area accurately describes the “jock” region of the body, and so it...
The small sacs that are filled with fluid and used to cushion your joints are called bursae. Generally speaking, they’re very durable and can stand a lot of wear and tear. They’re what keep your joints from grinding together and causing a ton of pain and damage. Though these sacs can still become inflamed, which...
There are quite a few different causes for an ear infection. These can be caused by bacteria getting into the area, some type of fungi growing within the cavity, or a virus (like the cold or flu) proliferating. Most ear infections can be quite painful, and almost all of them require some sort of medication...
Restless Leg Syndrome, also known colloquially as RLS, is a condition where a person’s legs experience all different sorts of sensations from mild to irritating and even painful. This can be tingling sensations, creeping-crawling feelings, or even sharp, stabbing pains. The issue here is that the legs have an overwhelming urge to be moved to...
The term peptic ulcer describes a small hole within someone’s digestive system. This condition most commonly occurs in the stomach. However, ulcers can also occur in the duodenum or small intestine. Bacteria are the most common cause of ulcers but long-term use of medication like NSAIDs can also be at fault. If an ulcer is...
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, known as IBS, is a condition that’s as nasty as it sounds. Ranging from uncomfortable to even outright painful, this condition is all about gastrointestinal disturbance, which can manifest itself in some nasty inflammation, constant diarrhea, and other sorts of symptoms. Because this condition is affecting the bowels, what you eat has...
Strep throat is the colloquial name for the bacterial infection that is caused by the Streptococcus pyongenes bacteria. Anyone of any age can come down with strep throat, but it’s most noticed in children ages 5 to 15. This is usually characterized by a sore throat that has small whilte blisters in the back of...
From the time you eat something until the time it exits your body as waste, it goes through an insane process that most people don’t realize. There are multiple feet of the digestive tract called intestines, not to mention the bowel (colon), and that’s not counting the stomach and everything that happens there to break...
The body needs cholesterol but in very small amounts. Even better, the body produces the cholesterol it needs for the formation and functioning of the cell membrane. Having excess cholesterol in the body can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. To reduce the cholesterol in your body, you need to eat foods low...
The liver is one of the most important organs in the human body. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the most susceptible to damage. The liver filters blood and deals with sugar and fats and everything you consume. That’s why the over-consumption of alcohol can lead to serious liver damage and even a condition called cirrhosis....