Here are the list of diseases C24/7 can help to remedy

Here under is the list of 37  diseases that
C24/7 can help remedy, through providing
the daily essentials, anti-oxidants and other
nutrients the body needs on a daily basis.

1. Acute and Chronic Diarrhea

2. Allergic Rhinitis

3. Amenorrhea

4. Anemia

5. Atopic Dermatitis

6. Atrophic Vaginitis

7. Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy

8. Beri-beri

9. Bone Fracture

10. Brain Tumor

11. Bronchial Asthma

12. Bronchitis

13. Burns

14. Cancer and Tumor Formation

15. Cataract

16. Cervical Ulcer

17. Choletithiasis-Gallstones

18. Colitis

19. Colon Prolapsed and Bowel Pockets

20. Conjunctivitis

21. Constipation

22. Cough

23. Cyst

24. Deafness of Old Age

25. Diabetes-Insulin Dependent Type I

26. Diabetes Mellitus Type II

27. Dysmenorrhea

28. Dyspesia

29. Ecopora

30. Edema

31. Endometriosis

32. Enteritis -Swelling of Intestines

33. Epilepsy

34. Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease

(GERD)

35. Gingivitis

36. Glaucoma

37. Goiter

38. Gout

39. Halitosis

40. Heart Disease and Complication

41. Hepatitis

42. Hypercholesteolemia

43. Hyperlipidemia

44. Hypertension

45. Immunodeficiency

46. Insomnia

47. Kidney Disease

48. Laryngitis

49. Leucorrhea

50. Liver Cirrhosis

51. Low Sperm Count

52. Mascular Degeneration

53. Mental Tiredness

54. Migraine

55. Muscle and Nerve Pain

56. Muscular Dystrophy

57. Myoma

58. Nephrolithasis

59. Neuralgia

60. Neuro Muscular Disorder

61. Osteoarthritis

62. Osteoporosis

63. Pancreatitis

64. Paralysis

65. Parasistism

66. Patients with Debilitating Disease

67. Pharyngitis

68. Piles (Hemorrhoids External)

69. Piles After Operation

70. Pre Menopausal Syndrome

71. Prolapse of the Stomach

72. Psoriasis

73. Rectal Tumor

74. Respiratory Infection

75. Rheumatic Heart Disease

76. Rheumatoid Arthritis

77. Scurvy

78. Shortness of Breath on Children

79. Sinusitis

80. Skin Rash

81. Skin Ulcer

82. Sore Eyes

83. Spinal Disease

84. Stroke

85. Systemic Lupus Erthromatosis

86. Tendonitis

87. Thrombosis

88. Thyroid Problem

89. Tinnitus

90. Tonsilitis

91. Toxic Blood and Acidosis

92. Toxins in the Body

93. Trochomonas Vaginilis

94. Ulcer Colitis

95. Underweight and Malnutrition

96. Urethritis

97. Vaginitis

98. Varicose Veins

99. Vertigo

100. Weakness of Lower Leg

Acute and Chronic Diarrhea

Diarrhea means that you have loose, watery

stools more than three times in one day. You

may also have cramps, bloating, nausea and

an urgent need to have a bowel movement.

Causes of diarrhea include bacteria, viruses

or parasites, certain medicines, food

intolerances and diseases that affect the

stomach, small intestine or colon. In many

cases, no cause can be found.

Although usually not harmful, diarrhea can

become dangerous or signal a more serious

problem. You should talk to your doctor if

you have a strong pain in your abdomen or

rectum, a fever, blood in your stools, severe

diarrhea for more than three days or

symptoms of dehydration. If your child has

diarrhea, do not hesitate to call the doctor

for advice. Diarrhea can be dangerous in

children.

Allergic Rhinitis

An allergy is a reaction of your immune

system to something that does not bother

most other people. People who have

allergies often are sensitive to more than

one thing. Substances that often cause

reactions are:

Pollen

Dust mites

Mold spores

Pet dander

Food

Insect stings

Medicines

How do you get allergies?

Scientists think both genes and the

environment have something to do with it.

Normally, your immune system fights germs.

It is your body’s defense system. In most

allergic reactions, however, it is responding

to a false alarm.

Allergies can cause a runny nose, sneezing,

itching, rashes, swelling or asthma.

Symptoms vary. Although allergies can make

you feel bad, they usually won’t kill you.

However, a severe reaction called

anaphylaxis is life-threatening.

Symptoms can include

Sneezing, often with a runny or clogged nose

Coughing and postnasal drip

Itching eyes, nose and throat

Dark circles under the eyes

Taking medicines, using nasal sprays and

rinsing out your nose can relieve symptoms.

Allergy shots can help make you less

sensitive to pollen and provide long-term

relief.

Amenorrhea

Amenorrhea is the medical term for the

absence of menstrual periods, either on a

permanent or temporary basis. Amenorrhea

can be classified as primary or secondary. In

primary amenorrhea, menstrual periods have

never begun (by age 16), whereas secondary

amenorrhea is defined as the absence of

menstrual periods for three consecutive

cycles or a time period of more than six

months in a woman who was previously

menstruating.

The menstrual cycle can be influenced by

many internal factors such as transient

changes in hormonal levels, stress, and

illness, as well as external or environmental

factors. Missing one menstrual period is

rarely a sign of a serious problem or an

underlying medical condition, but

amenorrhea of longer duration may signal

the presence of a disease or chronic

condition.

What causes amenorrhea?

The normal menstrual cycle occurs because

of changing levels of hormones made and

secreted by the ovaries. The ovaries respond

to hormonal signals from the pituitary gland

located at the base of the brain, which is, in

turn, controlled by hormones produced in the

hypothalamus of the brain. Disorders that

affect any component of this regulatory

cycle can lead to amenorrhea. However, a

common cause of amenorrhea in young

females sometimes overlooked or

misunderstood by the individual and others,

is an undiagnosed pregnancy. Amenorrhea in

pregnancy is a normal physiological function.

Occasionally, the same underlying problem

can cause or contribute to either primary or

secondary amenorrhea. For example,

hypothalamic problems, anorexia or extreme

exercise can play a major role in causing

amenorrhea depending on the age of the

person and if she has experienced

menarche.

Anemia

If you have anemia, your blood does not

carry enough oxygen to the rest of your

body. The most common cause of anemia is

not having enough iron. Your body needs

iron to make hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is an

iron-rich protein that gives the red color to

blood. It carries oxygen from the lungs to

the rest of the body.

Your iron might be too low because of

Heavy periods

Pregnancy

Ulcers

Colon polyps or colon cancer

Inherited disorders

A diet that does not have enough iron, folic

acid or vitamin B 12

Blood disorders such as sickle cell anemia

and thalassemia, or cancer

Aplastic anemia, a condition that can be

inherited or acquired

Anemia can make you feel weak, cold, dizzy

and irritable. It is confirmed with a blood

test. Treatment depends on the kind of

anemia you have.

Atopic Dermatitis Eczema

Eczema is a term for several different types

of skin swelling. Eczema is also

calleddermatitis. It is not dangerous, but

most types cause red, swollen and itchy

skin. Factors that can cause eczema include

other diseases, irritating substances,

allergies and your genetic makeup. Eczema

is not contagious.

The most common type of eczema is atopic

dermatitis. It is an allergic condition that

makes your skin dry and itchy. It is most

common in babies and children.

Eczema is a chronic disease. You can

prevent some types of eczema by avoiding

irritants, stress, and the things you are

allergic to.

Atrophic Vaginitis (Vaginal dryness )

Vaginal dryness is present when the tissues

of the vagina are no longer well-lubricated

and healthy. When these symptoms are

caused by a decreased amount of estrogen

in a woman’s body, this problem is called

atrophic vaginitis.

Causes

Atrophic vaginitis is caused by a decrease in

estrogen.

Estrogen keeps the tissues of the vagina

lubricated and healthy. Normally, the lining

of the vagina makes a clear, lubricating

fluid. This fluid makes sexual intercourse

more comfortable. It also helps decrease

vaginal dryness.

If estrogen levels drop off, the vaginal tissue

shrinks and becomes thinner. This causes

dryness and inflammation.

Estrogen levels normally drop after

menopause. The following may also cause

estrogen levels to drop:

Medicines or hormones used in the

treatment of breast cancer, endometriosis,

fibroids, or infertility.

Surgery to remove the ovaries

Radiation treatment to the pelvic area

Chemotherapy.

Severe stress, depression, or intense

exercise.

Some women develop this problem right

after childbirth or while breastfeeding.

Estrogen levels are lower at these times.

The vagina can also become further irritated

from soaps, laundry detergents, lotions,

perfumes, or douches. Certain medicines,

smoking, tampons, and condoms may also

cause or worsen vaginal dryness.

Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also

called benign enlargement of the prostate

(BEP), adenofibromyomatous hyperplasia

and benign prostatic hypertrophy, is an

increase in size of the prostate.

BPH involves hyperplasia of prostatic

stromal and epithelial cells, resulting in the

formation of large, fairly discrete nodules in

the periurethral region of the prostate. When

sufficiently large, the nodules compress the

urethral canal to cause partial, or sometimes

virtually complete, obstruction of the urethra,

which interferes with the normal flow of

urine. It leads to symptoms of urinary

hesitancy, frequent urination, dysuria (painful

urination), increased risk of urinary tract

infections, and urinary retention. Although

prostate specific antigen levels may be

elevated in these patients because of

increased organ volume and inflammation

due to urinary tract infections, BPH does not

lead to cancer or increase the risk of

cancer.[citation needed]

BPH involves hyperplasia (an increase in the

number of cells) rather than hypertrophy (a

growth in the size of individual cells), but

the two terms are often used

interchangeably, even amongst urologists.[1]

Adenomatous prostatic growth is believed to

begin at approximately age 30 years. An

estimated 50% of men have histologic

evidence of BPH by age 50 years and 75%

by age 80 years; in 40–50% of these men,

BPH becomes clinically significant.[2]

Beri-beri

Beriberi is a disease in which the body does

not have enough thiamine (vitamin B1).

Causes

There are two major types of beriberi:

Wet beriberi affects the cardiovascular

system.

Dry beriberi and Wernicke-Korsakoff

syndrome affect the nervous system.

Beriberi is rare in the United States because

most foods are now vitamin enriched. If you

eat a normal, healthy diet, you should get

enough thiamine. Today, beriberi occurs

mostly in patients who abuse alcohol.

Drinking heavily can lead to poor nutrition,

and excess alcohol makes it harder for the

body to absorb and store thiamine.

A rare condition known as genetic beriberi is

inherited (passed down through families).

People with genetic beriberi lose the ability

to absorb thiamine from foods. This can

happen slowly over time and symptoms

occur when the person is an adult. However,

because doctors may not consider beriberi in

nonalcoholics, this diagnosis is often missed.

Beriberi can occur in breast-fed infants when

the mother’s body is lacking in thiamine. The

condition can also affect infants who are fed

unusual formulas that don’t have enough

thiamine.

Getting dialysis and taking high doses of

diuretics raise your risk of beriberi.

Bronchial Asthma

Asthma is a chronic disease that affects

your airways. Your airways are tubes that

carry air in and out of your lungs. If you

have asthma, the inside walls of your

airways become sore and swollen. That

makes them very sensitive, and they may

react strongly to things that you are allergic

to or find irritating. When your airways react,

they get narrower and your lungs get less

air.

Symptoms of asthma include:

Wheezing

Coughing, especially early in the morning or

at night

Chest tightness

Shortness of breath

Not all people who have asthma have these

symptoms. Having these symptoms doesn’t

always mean that you have asthma. Your

doctor will diagnose asthma based on lung

function tests, your medical history, and a

physical exam. You may also have allergy

tests.

When your asthma symptoms become worse

than usual, it’s called an asthma attack.

Severe asthma attacks may require

emergency care, and they can be fatal.

Asthma is treated with two kinds of

medicines: quick-relief medicines to stop

asthma symptoms and long-term control

medicines to prevent symptoms

Bronchitis

Bronchitis is an inflammation of the

bronchial tubes, the airways that carry air to

your lungs. It causes a cough that often

brings up mucus, as well as shortness of

breath, wheezing, and chest tightness. There

are two main types of bronchitis: acute and

chronic.

The same viruses that cause colds and the

flu often cause acute bronchitis. These

viruses spread through the air when people

cough, or through physical contact (for

example, on unwashed hands). Being

exposed to tobacco smoke, air pollution,

dusts, vapors, and fumes can also cause

acute bronchitis. Bacteria can also cause

acute bronchitis, but not as often as viruses.

Most cases of acute bronchitis get better

within several days. But your cough can last

for several weeks after the infection is gone.

If you think you have acute bronchitis, see

your healthcare provider.

Treatments include rest, fluids, and aspirin

(for adults) or acetaminophen to treat fever.

A humidifier or steam can also help. You

may need inhaled medicine to open your

airways if you are wheezing. You probably

do not need antibiotics. They don’t work

against viruses – the most common cause

of acute bronchitis. If your healthcare

provider thinks you have a bacterial

infection, he or she may prescribe

antibiotics.

Burns

A burn is damage to your body’s tissues

caused by heat, chemicals, electricity,

sunlight or radiation. Scalds from hot liquids

and steam, building fires and flammable

liquids and gases are the most common

causes of burns. Another kind is an

inhalation injury, caused by breathing smoke.

There are three types of burns:

First-degree burns damage only the outer

layer of skin

Second-degree burns damage the outer layer

and the layer underneath

Third-degree burns damage or destroy the

deepest layer of skin and tissues underneath

Burns can cause swelling, blistering, scarring

and, in serious cases, shock and even death.

They also can lead to infections because

they damage your skin’s protective barrier.

Treatment for burns depends on the cause

of the burn, how deep it is, and how much

of the body it covers. Antibiotic creams can

prevent or treat infections. For more serious

burns, treatment may be needed to clean

the wound, replace the skin, and make sure

the patient has enough fluids and nutrition.

Cancer and Tumor Formation

Cancer begins in your cells, which are the

building blocks of your body. Normally, your

body forms new cells as you need them,

replacing old cells that die. Sometimes this

process goes wrong. New cells grow even

when you don’t need them, and old cells

don’t die when they should. These extra

cells can form a mass called a tumor.

Tumors can be benign or malignant. Benign

tumors aren’t cancer while malignant ones

are. Cells from malignant tumors can invade

nearby tissues. They can also break away

and spread to other parts of the body.

Most cancers are named for where they

start. For example, lung cancer starts in the

lung, and breast cancer starts in the breast.

The spread of cancer from one part of the

body to another is called metastasis.

Symptoms and treatment depend on the

cancer type and how advanced it is.

Treatment plans may include surgery,

radiation and/or chemotherapy.

Cataract

A cataract is a clouding of the lens in your

eye. It affects your vision. Cataracts are

very common in older people. By age 80,

more than half of all Americans either have

a cataract or have had cataract surgery.

A cataract can occur in either or both eyes.

It cannot spread from one eye to the other.

Common symptoms are:

Blurry vision

Colors that seem faded

Glare – headlights, lamps or sunlight may

seem too bright. You may also see a halo

around lights.

Not being able to see well at night

Double vision

Frequent prescription changes in your eye

wear

Cataracts usually develop slowly. New

glasses, brighter lighting, anti-glare

sunglasses or magnifying lenses can help at

first. Surgery is also an option. It involves

removing the cloudy lens and replacing it

with an artificial lens. Wearing sunglasses

and a hat with a brim to block ultraviolet

sunlight may help to delay cataracts.

Cervical Ulcer

Popularly known as the wound in the cervix

known (erezyone cervicitis) is a common

gynecological diseases. Cervicitis.Institution

meaning of the word chronic, inflammatory

disease of the cervix continuously. Wound

(wound cervical), erosion i.e. infected tissue

around the cervical region.

The wounds of the cervix (the wound in the

cervix) (erezyone cervicitis) is, why?

1-often depending gonorrhea (clap) klamidia,

trichomoniasis and HPV infections, the

Bookmark and traumatic sex with two

columns,

3-A of the condom and chemical stored

cervix placed

Not for 4-on, cervical tears repaired lost

For these reasons, the cervical squamous

epithelium (skin) layers of endocervical lost

causes (cervical internal channel) that the

canal. To change the field This region

appears more red blood too. And this is the

most affected tissue infection, cervical

cords (cervicitis erezyone injury).

Sometimes the intestine epithelium (skin)

cause the infected tissue stroma

disappeared. This is known as cervical

ulcers. This causes other problems due to

the formation of cysts in the cervix caused

naboti. Because endocervical cysts,

inflammation of the repair process of the

gland ducts Naboti (epithelialization) narrow.

Therefore, endocrine glands (mucus) and

bosalamaz fluid. Rear Göllenerek naboti

produces cysts.

What are the symptoms of cervical injury?

1-Vaginal Discharge: yellow, white, pasty and

sticky. This changes consistency discharge

current during ovulation is different.

Bleeding or spotting after 2-Relationship

3-intermediate pieces no bleeding: excessive

swelling and edema of the cervical

epithelium, depending on the internal

channel would be increased fragility and

easily traumatized. This leads vaginal

bleeding spots on the end of the shower, or

sex.

4-shot lower back pain coccyx

5 burning urination, frequent urination and

urinary retention is difficult. This is due to

infection of the cervix, lymph

yayilmasindandir (by neighborhood) of the

urinary bladder. Honeymoon appear

Honeymoon cystitis is for these reasons.

Frequent intercourse and extremely alert and

trauma to the mouth of the uterus, resulting

in the formation of urinary problems.

6 Infertility Infertility causes by 10%,

primarily due to the factors listed in the

mouth of the uterus, cervix and wounds. The

infection and changes in the structure of the

sperm (male seed) prevents passage of the

uterus.

What is the diagnosis of cervical lesions?

It can be easily diagnosed by the

appearance of a regular gynecological exam.

Before starting treatment should be taken

(malignant) malicious smear to check for an

event that slept. Biopsy suspicious areas

can occur. Anecdotal cases of doubt,

colposcopy or positive HPV status should be

monitored vascular and biopsy. Treatment of

passing the test, you must wait for the

results.

What should I do to prevent cervical injury?

1-suspect and have sex with people you do

not know. Particularly gonorrhea (clap) men

2-At birth, the cervix should not break the

waiting period. When medical personnel

(doctor or midwife) is a big responsibility.

Even if you need to repair broken, bleeding

occurs in the cervix. Meanwhile, some of our

patients have torn cervix, where it is said

that during the rise to the formation of the

head, vagina and perineum during childbirth

(in the anus to the vaginal area) to cut

(episiotomy) facilitate really meant “I think

the teachers say built in memory of the

birth.” should also be noted that this is not

the place over the mouth of the uterus.

Necessarily the best 3-neglected infections

should be treated during the acute phase.

4 buffer, chemicals should not be used.

5-vaginal washing with water and soap. The

normal vaginal pH, because this process

(acid) for opportunistic infections broke

make referrals to germs.

6-HPV vaccines: HPV vaccines to do

between the ages of 9-26. Association with

recurring injuries and the risk of cancer in

women after 26 years olaraktan vaccination

is recommended to delete.

Choletithiasis-Gallstones

Your gallbladder is a pear-shaped organ

under your liver. It stores bile, a fluid made

by your liver to digest fat. As your stomach

and intestines digest food, your gallbladder

releases bile through a tube called the

common bile duct. The duct connects your

gallbladder and liver to your small intestine.

Your gallbladder is most likely to give you

trouble if something blocks the flow of bile

through the bile ducts. That is usually a

gallstone. Gallstones form when substances

in bile harden. Gallstone attacks usually

happen after you eat. Signs of a gallstone

attack may include nausea, vomiting, or pain

in the abdomen, back, or just under the right

arm.

Gallstones are most common among older

adults, women, overweight people, Native

Americans and Mexican Americans.

Gallstones are often found during imaging

tests for other health conditions. If you do

not have symptoms, you usually do not need

treatment. The most common treatment is

removal of the gallbladder. Fortunately, you

can live without a gallbladder. Bile has other

ways to reach your small intestine.

Colitis

Also called: Ulcerative Colitis, Distal colitis,

Pancolitis, Ulcerative proctitis

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a disease that

causes inflammation and sores, called

ulcers, in the lining of the rectum and colon.

It is one of a group of diseases called

inflammatory bowel disease.

UC can happen at any age, but it usually

starts between the ages of 15 and 30. It

tends to run in families. The most common

symptoms are pain in the abdomen and

blood or pus in diarrhea. Other symptoms

may include:L

Anemia

Severe tiredness

Weight loss

Loss of appetite

Bleeding from the rectum

Sores on the skin

Joint pain

Growth failure in children

About half of people with UC have mild

symptoms.

Doctors use blood tests, stool tests,

colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy, and imaging

tests to diagnose UC. Several types of drugs

can help control it. Some people have long

periods of remission, when they are free of

symptoms. In severe cases, doctors must

remove the colon.

Colon Prolapsed and Bowel Pockets

(Diverticulosis)

Diverticulosis occurs when small defects in

the muscle of the wall of the large intestine

or colon allow small pockets or pouches

(diverticula) to form. Diverticulitis is

infection or inflammation of these abnormal

pouches. Together, these conditions are

called diverticular disease.

Despite having some symptoms in common,

diverticular disease isn’t associated with

more serious conditions, such as bowel

cancer. However, diverticulitis is often a

medical emergency, requiring immediate

medical attention and, frequently, admission

to hospital. Mild attacks can be treated at

home, but should always be assessed

promptly.

Causes of diverticular disease

Diverticulosis is extremely common. Old age

and diet may be the most important risk

factors. More than half of all adults over the

age of 70 have the condition. Most of these

people are unaware that they have

diverticulosis.

Diverticulosis is less common in people

under 50. Studies appear to show that

diverticulosis became more common in the

20th century. It is also more common in

‘Western’ nations including North America,

Europe and Australia. It is less common in

Asia and very uncommon in Africa.

Discovery of these facts led to the theory

that the low-fibre diet common in Western

nations may be important. Animal studies

show that this theory is possible. It has also

been shown that vegetarians less commonly

develop diverticulosis. Exactly how a low-

fibre diet may cause diverticulosis is not

known.

There may also be genetic causes. It is

interesting that Western people develop

diverticulosis in the last third of the colon,

while people in Asian countries – such as

Japan, Taiwan and Singapore – generally

develop diverticulosis in the first section of

the colon. In the Japanese population living

in Hawaii, the risk of diverticulosis is higher

than those living in Japan. However, when

diverticulosis develops in these people, it is

still in the ‘Japanese’ location – the first

third of the colon.

Diverticulitis seems to occur when a small

puncture develops in the diverticular wall.

This causes a small infection to develop,

often forming an abscess.

Symptoms of diverticulosis

Diverticulosis is usually asymptomatic (has

no symptoms). However, when many

diverticula (pouches) are present, the normal

smooth working of the bowel can be

affected. This may cause a range of

symptoms including:

Abdominal pain and bloating

Constipation and diarrhoea

Flatulence

Blood in the faeces – this is usually minor,

but bleeding can sometimes be heavy if a

diverticulum gets inflamed or is near a blood

vessel

Anaemia from repeated bleeding may occur.

Many of these symptoms are similar to

those of bowel cancer. Diverticulosis is more

common, so these symptoms may be more

likely to be due to diverticulosis than cancer.

However, a specialist will usually assess

these symptoms – your doctor will refer you.

Symptoms of diverticulitis

Symptoms of diverticulitis include:

Sharp pain, often located at a specific point

– for example, in the lower left half of the

abdomen

Fever

Distension (bloating) of the abdomen

Nausea and vomiting.

Conjunctivitis (Pinkeye)

Conjunctivitis is the medical name for pink

eye. It involves inflammation of the outer

layer of the eye and inside of the eyelid. It

can cause swelling, itching, burning,

discharge, and redness.

Causes include:

Bacterial or viral infection

Allergies

Substances that cause irritation

Contact lens products, eye drops, or eye

ointments

Pinkeye usually does not affect vision.

Infectious pink eye can easily spread from

one person to another. The infection will

clear in most cases without medical care,

but bacterial pinkeye needs treatment with

antibiotic eye drops or ointment.

Constipation

Constipation means that a person has three

or fewer bowel movements in a week. The

stool can be hard and dry. Sometimes it is

painful to pass. At one time or another,

almost everyone gets constipated. In most

cases, it lasts a short time and is not

serious.

There are many things you can do to prevent

constipation. They include:

Eating more fruits, vegetables and grains,

which are high in fiber

Drinking plenty of water and other liquids

Getting enough exercise

Taking time to have a bowel movement

when you need to

Using laxatives only if your doctor says you

should

Asking your doctor if medicines you take

may cause constipation

It’s not important that you have a bowel

movement every day. If your bowel habits

change, however, check with your doctor.

Cough

Coughing is a reflex that keeps your throat

and airways clear. Although it can be

annoying, coughing helps your body heal or

protect itself. Coughs can be either acute or

chronic. Acute coughs begin suddenly and

usually last no more than 2 to 3 weeks.

Acute coughs are the kind you most often

get with a cold, flu, or acute bronchitis.

Chronic coughs last longer than 2 to 3

weeks. Causes of chronic cough include:

Chronic bronchitis

Asthma

Allergies

COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary

disease)

GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease)

Smoking

Throat disorders, such as croup in young

children

Some medicines

Water can help ease your cough – whether

you drink it or add it to the air with a steamy

shower or vaporizer. If you have a cold or

the flu, antihistamines may work better than

non-prescription cough medicines. Children

under four should not have cough medicine.

For children over four, use caution and read

labels carefully.

Cysts

A cyst is a sac-like pocket of tissue that

contains fluid, air, or other substances.

Cysts can grow almost anywhere in your

body or on your skin.

Recognizing Cysts

A cyst can appear as a bump on your skin.

It may also feel like a small lump if it is

growing just under your skin.

Some cysts grow deep inside your body

where you cannot feel them. However, they

may cause other symptoms. For example,

ovarian cysts can cause hormonal problems.

Polycystic kidney disease can affect kidney

function.

Cysts usually grow slowly and have a smooth

surface. They can be tiny or very large.

Most cysts are not painful. They usually do

not cause problems unless they are:

infected

very large

growing in a sensitive area

affecting the function of an organ

Why Do Cysts Form?

Cysts form for a number of different

reasons. They can be caused by:

infections

inherited diseases

chronic inflammation

blockages in ducts

The exact cause depends on the type of

cyst.

Types of Cysts

There are hundreds of different types of

cysts.

Cysts can grow almost anywhere in your

body.

Some cysts occur as part of another

condition, such as polycystic kidney disease

(PKD) or polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Some of the more common types of cysts

include:

Sebaceous Cyst

These are small, benign bumps filled with an

oily substance called sebum. They are also

known as epidermoid cysts.

Sebaceous cysts often form within hair

follicles. They can also be caused by

ruptured sebaceous glands. These are the

glands that make oil for your skin and hair.

In rare cases, sebaceous cysts can be

caused by an inherited condition called

Gardner’s syndrome.

Ganglion Cyst

These benign cysts usually form on your

wrist or hand. However, they can also

develop on your feet. The reason why they

form is not known.

Ganglion cysts tend to occur along a tendon

sheath. They are more common in women

than in men.

Ovarian Cyst

Ovarian cysts form when the follicle that

normally releases an egg does not open.

This causes fluid to build up and form a

cyst. These cysts occur most often between

the onset of puberty and menopause. They

are usually found during pelvic exams.

Ovarian cysts are associated with an

increased risk of cancer when they occur

after menopause.

Breast Cyst

Benign cysts can develop in your breasts

when your milk ducts are blocked. They

commonly occur in women in their thirties

and forties. They can cause pain or

tenderness in the affected area.

Chalazia

Chalazia are benign cysts that occur on your

eyelids when the oil gland duct is blocked.

These cysts can cause tenderness, light

sensitivity, and painful swelling. If they get

too big, they can cause vision problems.

Pilonidal Cyst

These cysts form near the top of the

buttocks. They are usually filled with skin

debris, hair, and other matter.

Pilonidal cysts occur more often in men than

in women. They can develop when loose

hairs become embedded in your skin.

Chronic infections in these cysts might

increase your risk of a type of skin cancer

called squamous cell carcinoma.

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When to See Your Doctor

Schedule an appointment with your doctor if

your cyst becomes very painful or red. This

could be the sign of a rupture or infection.

A doctor should check your cyst even if it is

not causing any pain or other problems.

Abnormal growths can be a sign of cancer.

Therefore, your doctor might want to remove

a tissue sample for testing.

Treating Cysts

Home Care

In some cases, cysts go away on their own.

Putting a warm compress on a cyst can

speed up the healing process by helping it

drain.

You should never try to squeeze or pop a

cyst on your own. This can lead to infection.

Medical Care

Common methods of medical treatment for

cysts include:

draining the cyst using a needle: This is

done if a cyst becomes infected or ruptures.

The fluids or other matter in the cyst will be

removed.

using anti-inflammatory medications:

Cortisone injections can reduce inflammation

in a cyst.

surgical removal of the cyst: This may be

used when draining does not work. Hard-to-

reach internal cysts can be surgically

removed instead of drained if treatment is

needed.

Deafness of Old Age

It’s frustrating to be unable to hear well

enough to enjoy talking with friends or

family. Hearing disorders make it hard, but

not impossible, to hear. They can often be

helped. Deafness can keep you from hearing

sound at all.

What causes hearing loss? Some possibilities

are:

Heredity

Diseases such as ear infections and

meningitis

Trauma

Certain medicines

Long-term exposure to loud noise

Aging

There are two main types of hearing loss.

One happens when your inner ear or auditory

nerve is damaged. This type is usually

permanent. The other kind happens when

sound waves cannot reach your inner ear.

Earwax build-up, fluid, or a punctured

eardrum can cause it. Treatment or surgery

can often reverse this kind of hearing loss.

Untreated, hearing problems can get worse.

If you have trouble hearing, you can get

help. Possible treatments include hearing

aids, cochlear implants, special training,

certain medicines, and surgery.

Diabetes

Diabetes is a disease in which your blood

glucose, or sugar, levels are too high.

Glucose comes from the foods you eat.

Insulin is a hormone that helps the glucose

get into your cells to give them energy. With

type 1 diabetes, your body does not make

insulin. With type 2 diabetes, the more

common type, your body does not make or

use insulin well. Without enough insulin, the

glucose stays in your blood.

Over time, having too much glucose in your

blood can cause serious problems. It can

damage your eyes, kidneys, and nerves.

Diabetes can also cause heart disease,

stroke and even the need to remove a limb.

Pregnant women can also get diabetes,

called gestational diabetes.

A blood test can show if you have diabetes.

Exercise, weight control and sticking to your

meal plan can help control your diabetes.

You should also monitor your glucose level

and take medicine if prescribed.

Diabetes-Insulin Dependent Type I

Diabetes means your blood glucose, or blood

sugar, levels are too high. With type 1

diabetes, your pancreas does not make

insulin. Insulin is a hormone that helps

glucose get into your cells to give them

energy. Without insulin, too much glucose

stays in your blood. Over time, high blood

glucose can lead to serious problems with

your heart, eyes, kidneys, nerves, and gums

and teeth.

Type 1 diabetes happens most often in

children and young adults but can appear at

any age. Symptoms may include:

Being very thirsty

Urinating often

Feeling very hungry or tired

Losing weight without trying

Having sores that heal slowly

Having dry, itchy skin

Losing the feeling in your feet or having

tingling in your feet

Having blurry eyesight

A blood test can show if you have diabetes.

If you do, you will need to take insulin for

the rest of your life.

Diabetes Mellitus Type II

Diabetes means your blood glucose, or blood

sugar, levels are too high. With type 2

diabetes, the more common type, your body

does not make or use insulin well. Insulin is

a hormone that helps glucose get into your

cells to give them energy. Without insulin,

too much glucose stays in your blood. Over

time, high blood glucose can lead to serious

problems with your heart, eyes, kidneys,

nerves, and gums and teeth.

You have a higher risk of type 2 diabetes if

you are older, obese, have a family history of

diabetes, or do not exercise. Having

prediabetes also increases your risk.

Prediabetes means that your blood sugar is

higher than normal but not high enough to

be called diabetes.

The symptoms of type 2 diabetes appear

slowly. Some people do not notice symptoms

at all. The symptoms can include:

Being very thirsty

Urinating often

Feeling very hungry or tired

Losing weight without trying

Having sores that heal slowly

Having blurry eyesight

A blood test can show if you have diabetes.

Many people can manage their diabetes

through healthy eating, physical activity, and

blood glucose testing. Some people also

need to take diabetes medicines.

Dysmenorrhea

Dysmenorrhea is the medical term for the

painful cramps that may occur immediately

before or during the menstrual period. There

are two types of dysmenorrhea: primary

dysmenorrhea and secondary dysmenorrhea.

Primary dysmenorrhea is another name for

common menstrual cramps. Cramps usually

begin one to two years after a woman starts

getting her period. Pain usually is felt in the

lower abdomen or back. They can be mild to

severe. Common menstrual cramps often

start shortly before or at the onset of the

period and continue one to three days. They

usually become less painful as a woman

ages and may stop entirely after the woman

has her first baby.

Secondary dysmenorrhea is pain caused by a

disorder in the woman’s reproductive organs.

These cramps usually begin earlier in the

menstrual cycle and last longer than

common menstrual cramps.

What Are the Symptoms of Menstrual

Cramps?

The symptoms of menstrual cramps include:

Aching pain in the abdomen (Pain can be

severe at times.)

Feeling of pressure in the abdomen

Pain in the hips, lower back, and inner thighs

When cramps are severe, symptoms may

include:

Upset stomach, sometimes with vomiting

Loose stools

What Causes Common Menstrual Cramps?

Menstrual cramps are caused by

contractions in the uterus, which is a

muscle. The uterus, the hollow, pear-shaped

organ where a baby grows, contracts

throughout a woman’s menstrual cycle. If

the uterus contracts too strongly, it can

press against nearby blood vessels, cutting

off the supply of oxygen to the muscle

tissue of the uterus. Pain results when part

of a muscle briefly loses its supply of

oxygen.

Dyspepsia (Indigestion)

Nearly everyone has had indigestion at one

time. It’s a feeling of discomfort or a burning

feeling in your upper abdomen. You may

have heartburn or belch and feel bloated.

You may also feel nauseated, or even throw

up.

You might get indigestion from eating too

much or too fast, eating high-fat foods, or

eating when you’re stressed. Smoking,

drinking too much alcohol, using some

medicines, being tired, and having ongoing

stress can also cause indigestion or make it

worse. Sometimes the cause is a problem

with the digestive tract, like an ulcer or

GERD.

Avoiding foods and situations that seem to

cause it may help. Because indigestion can

be a sign of a more serious problem, see

your health care provider if it lasts for more

than two weeks or if you have severe pain or

other symptoms. Your health care provider

may use x-rays, lab tests, and an upper

endoscopy to diagnose the cause. You may

need medicines to treat the symptoms.

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Edema

Edema means swelling caused by fluid in

your body’s tissues. It usually occurs in the

feet, ankles and legs, but it can involve your

entire body.

Causes of edema include:

Eating too much salt

Sunburn

Heart failure

Kidney disease

Liver problems from cirrhosis

Pregnancy

Problems with lymph nodes, especially after

mastectomy

Some medicines

Standing or walking a lot when the weather

is warm

To keep swelling down, your health care

provider may recommend keeping your legs

raised when sitting, wearing support

stockings, limiting how much salt you eat, or

taking a medicine called a diuretic – also

called a water pill.

Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a problem affecting a

woman’s uterus – the place where a baby

grows when she’s pregnant. Endometriosis is

when the kind of tissue that normally lines

the uterus grows somewhere else. It can

grow on the ovaries, behind the uterus or on

the bowels or bladder. Rarely, it grows in

other parts of the body.

This “misplaced” tissue can cause pain,

infertility, and very heavy periods. The pain

is usually in the abdomen, lower back or

pelvic areas. Some women have no

symptoms at all. Having trouble getting

pregnant may be the first sign.

The cause of endometriosis is not known.

Pain medicines and hormones often help.

Severe cases may need surgery. There are

also treatments to improve fertility in women

with endometriosis.

Epilepsy

Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes

people to have recurring seizures. The

seizures happen when clusters of nerve

cells, or neurons, in the brain send out the

wrong signals. People may have strange

sensations and emotions or behave

strangely. They may have violent muscle

spasms or lose consciousness.

Epilepsy has many possible causes, including

illness, brain injury, and abnormal brain

development. In many cases, the cause is

unknown.

Doctors use brain scans and other tests to

diagnose epilepsy. It is important to start

treatment right away. There is no cure for

epilepsy, but medicines can control seizures

for most people. When medicines are not

working well, surgery or implanted devices

such as vagus nerve stimulators may help.

Special diets can help some children with

epilepsy.

Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Your esophagus is the tube that carries food

from your mouth to your stomach.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

happens when a muscle at the end of your

esophagus does not close properly. This

allows stomach contents to leak back, or

reflux, into the esophagus and irritate it.

You may feel a burning in the chest or throat

called heartburn. Sometimes, you can taste

stomach fluid in the back of the mouth. If

you have these symptoms more than twice a

week, you may have GERD. You can also

have GERD without having heartburn. Your

symptoms could include a dry cough, asthma

symptoms, or trouble swallowing.

Anyone, including infants and children, can

have GERD. If not treated, it can lead to

more serious health problems. In some

cases, you might need medicines or surgery.

However, many people can improve their

symptoms by:

Avoiding alcohol and spicy, fatty or acidic

foods that trigger heartburn

Eating smaller meals

Not eating close to bedtime

Losing weight if needed

Wearing loose-fitting clothes

Gingivitis

Gingivitis, also generally called gum disease

or periodontal disease, begins with bacterial

growth in your mouth and may end — if not

properly treated — with tooth loss due to

destruction of the tissue that surrounds your

teeth.

What’s the Difference Between Gingivitis and

Periodontitis?

Gingivitis (gum inflammation) usually

precedes periodontitis (gum disease).

However, it is important to know that not all

gingivitis progresses to periodontitis.

In the early stage of gingivitis, bacteria in

plaque build up, causing the gums to

become inflamed and to easily bleed during

tooth brushing. Although the gums may be

irritated, the teeth are still firmly planted in

their sockets. No irreversible bone or other

tissue damage has occurred at this stage.

When gingivitis is left untreated, it can

advance to periodontitis. In a person with

periodontitis, the inner layer of the gum and

bone pull away from the teeth and form

pockets. These small spaces between teeth

and gums collect debris and can become

infected. The body’s immune system fights

the bacteria as the plaque spreads and

grows below the gum line.

What Causes Gum Disease?

Plaque is the primary cause of gum disease.

However, other factors can contribute to

periodontal disease. These include:

Hormonal changes, such as those occurring

during pregnancy, puberty, menopause, and

monthly menstruation, make gums more

sensitive, which makes it easier for gingivitis

to develop.

Illnesses may affect the condition of your

gums. This includes diseases such as cancer

or HIV that interfere with the immune

system. Because diabetes affects the body’s

ability to use blood sugar, patients with this

disease are at higher risk of developing

infections, including periodontal disease and

cavities.

Medications can affect oral health, because

some lessen the flow of saliva, which has a

protective effect on teeth and gums. Some

drugs, such as the anticonvulsant

medication Dilantin and the anti-angina drug

Procardia and Adalat, can cause abnormal

growth of gum tissue.

Bad habits such as smoking make it harder

for gum tissue to repair itself.

Poor oral hygiene habits such as not

brushing and flossing on a daily basis, make

it easier for gingivitis to develop.

Family history of dental disease can be a

contributing factor for the development of

gingivitis.

What Are the Symptoms of Gum Disease?

Gum disease may progress painlessly,

producing few obvious signs, even in the late

stages of the disease. Although the

symptoms of periodontal disease often are

subtle, the condition is not entirely without

warning signs. Certain symptoms may point

to some form of the disease. The symptoms

of gum disease include:

Gums that bleed during and after tooth

brushing

Red, swollen, or tender gums

Persistent bad breath or bad taste in the

mouth

Receding gums

Formation of deep pockets between teeth

and gums

Loose or shifting teeth

Changes in the way teeth fit together upon

biting down, or in the fit of partial dentures.

Even if you don’t notice any symptoms, you

may still have some degree of gum disease.

In some people, gum disease may affect

only certain teeth, such as the molars. Only

a dentist or a periodontist can recognize and

determine the progression of gum disease.

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a group of diseases that can

damage the eye’s optic nerve. It is a leading

cause of blindness in the United States. It

usually happens when the fluid pressure

inside the eyes slowly rises, damaging the

optic nerve. Often there are no symptoms at

first. Without treatment, people with

glaucoma will slowly lose their peripheral, or

side vision. They seem to be looking through

a tunnel. Over time, straight-ahead vision

may decrease until no vision remains.

A comprehensive eye exam can tell if you

have glaucoma. People at risk should get

eye exams at least every two years. They

include:

African Americans over age 40

People over age 60, especially Mexican

Americans

People with a family history of glaucoma

There is no cure, but glaucoma can usually

be controlled. Early treatment can help

protect your eyes against vision loss.

Treatments usually include prescription

eyedrops and/or surgery.

Goiter

A simple goiter is an enlargement of the

thyroid gland. It is usually not cancer.

Causes

There are different kinds of goiters:

A simple goiter can occur without a known

reason. It can occur when the thyroid gland

is not able to make enough thyroid hormone

to meet the body’s needs. This can be due

to a lack of iodine in a person’s diet. To

make up for the shortage of thyroid

hormone, the thyroid gland grows larger.

Toxic nodular goiter is an enlarged thyroid

gland that has a small, rounded growth or

many growths called nodules. One or more

of these nodules produce too much thyroid

hormone.

The body needs iodine to produce thyroid

hormone:

Simple goiters may occur in people who live

in areas where the soil and water do not

have enough iodine. People in these areas

might not get enough iodine in their diet.

The use of iodized salt in many food

products in the United States prevents a

lack of iodine in the diet.

In many cases of simple goiter, the cause is

unknown. Other than a lack of iodine, other

factors that may lead to the condition

include:

Certain medicines (lithium, amiodarone)

Infections

Cigarette smoking

Certain foods (soy, peanuts, vegetables in

the broccoli and cabbage family)

Simple goiters are also more common in:

Persons over age 40

People with a family history of goiter

Women

Symptoms

The main symptom is an enlarged thyroid

gland. The size may range from a single

small nodule to a large neck lump.

Some people with a simple goiter may have

symptoms of an underactive thyroid gland.

In rare cases, an enlarged thyroid can put

pressure on the windpipe (trachea) and food

tube (esophagus). This can lead to:

Breathing difficulties (with very large

goiters), especially when lying on the back

Cough

Hoarseness

Swallowing difficulties, especially with solid

food