What is a Miscarriage? A miscarriage is the spontaneous loss of a baby prior to the 20th week of a pregnancy. It is thought as many as 50 percent of all pregnancies end in miscarriage. The exact …
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) symptoms and treatment
What is Multiple Sclerosis (MS)? Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease, affecting the central nervous system which involves the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves. This condition …
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Phobia symptoms and treatment
What is a Phobia? A phobia is an irrational, overwhelming fear of something which actually poses no danger. People who have a phobia know that the fear is unfounded but are unable to control it. A …
Herniated disc symptoms and treatment
What is a Herniated Disc? A herniated disc, sometimes called a slipped disc, happens when the soft tissue which cushions bones in the spine bulges out. This can happen in any part of the spine but is …
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Mad Cow Disease symptoms and treatment
What is Mad Cow Disease? Mad cow disease, also called bovine spongiform encephalitis (BSE), is a life threatening disease which affects the brains of cows. It can be passed onto humans via the …
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Migraine symptoms and treatment
What is a Migraine? A migraine is a severe headache, usually on one side of the head, accompanied by other sensory symptoms. This condition is the third most widespread illness in the world. It …
Mesothelioma symptoms and treatment
What is Mesothelioma? Mesothelioma is a type of cancer which generally affects the lining of the lungs (pleural mesothelioma). It is also found layers of tissue in the abdominal area (peritoneal …
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Hiatal Hernia (Hiatus Hernia) symptoms and treatment
What is Hiatal Hernia (Hiatus Hernia)? A hiatal hernia (hiatus hernia) happens when the top of the stomach bulges through an opening in the diaphragm. It is a common condition in people aged 50 …
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Obesity symptoms and treatment
What is Obesity? Obesity is a condition characterized by being excessively overweight, with a large amount of body fat. Children, as well as adults, of any race, age or gender can be obese. …
Hemorrhoids symptoms and treatment
What are Hemorrhoids? Everyone has ‘normal’ hemorrhoids, which are tissue formations filled with blood vessels. They are found inside the anus, at the end of the rectum. Along with the circular …
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) symptoms and treatment
What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)? Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder which creates unwanted obsessions and compulsions. OCD causes undesired thoughts, …
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Psoriasis symptoms and treatment
What is Psoriasis? Psoriasis is an inflammatory disease found on the skin characterised by raised red patches coated with silvery colored scales. These patches are often itchy and can be …