If there is a tremendously common foot condition that affects many people today, bunions are probably one of the most normal and common. What are the causes? Actually they are more varied than you are thought, and although genetic influences in its appearance (for example because there is a defect in the mechanical structure of the foot), our habits are also crucial. Inadequate use of footwear, which tends to press…
The tonsillitis – commonly called angina – is a condition that occurs when our tonsils become inflamed as a result of an assault by some kind of virus or bacteria. This situation generates a scenario where it is usual to have symptoms such as pain, discomfort, fever or even infections. Since this part of our body is one of the first lines of defense so that external bodies do not…
The pain is concentrated at the top of the back is between the cervical and lumbar area. The disorder so-called dorsal or thoracic vertebrae that reside in the central part of the spine. Overall, the back pain occurs when any of the ligaments or muscles that are attached to the vertebrae is injured either by poor posture, overuse of the area, a bad move, fall or an accident. It is…
Thrombosis is a blood clot that forms in a vein and obstructing ends, causing a heart attack. But what causes the thrombosis, what its signs are or how to prevent it. Then we clear these and other questions about thrombosis. Thrombosis causes The causes of thrombosis can be many, it may be hereditary factors that cause diseases that produce thrombophilia (number of diseases that increase clotting levels in the blood);…
Probably one of the words most feared by many people, especially those who have had a case closely, mainly because it can become a really serious condition, and because it is – in fact one of the most common causes of emergency surgery. We speak of appendicitis, which medically is the inflammation of the appendix, a small pouch connected to the large intestine of approximately 8 centimeters approximately. Usually it…
The pneumonia is a common disease of the respiratory system, often derived from a previous infection, such as flu or strep throat. Although pneumonia can be cured also it can have serious consequences if not properly diagnosed or treated, being responsible for a high number of deaths per year. Pneumonia is a disease that affects both adults and children, so we must be alert to the presence of this symptoms….
Stomach flu prevention is simple if you know how. A good way to prevent the spread of this virus is to follow a set of guidelines and basic advice. Among the viruses that often cause the appearance of the characteristic symptoms of stomach flu, we can mention essentially four: rotavirus, norovirus, astrovirus, and enteric adenovirus. However, we keep in mind that the rotavirus tends to affect mainly children (being cause…
The liver is probably one of the most important organs of our body, probably because of the large number of functions carried out every day, allowing us – in general – enjoy good health if we do not suffer any disease or disorder, and if we follow a lifestyle as healthy as possible. Among those most important basic functions we can mention the storage of fats and cholesterol production, secretion…
The calcium is mineral essential to have strong bones and healthy teeth and as well as being essential for our body to function well. In addition the body needs calcium to make muscles to contract properly, the blood to clot and so that nerves can also make their function, which is the transmission of nerve impulses. Nevertheless when the organism presents disorders that prevent you metabolize well this mineral occurs…
The stomach pain can be caused by several reasons. Generally, those abdominal ailments that have a mild or moderate nature tend to be caused by an excess of gas, for constipation, by the suffering of an influenza process, caused by indigestion or intoxication with food that we have eaten. Since any of these cases, we could treat these minor ailments with homemade, traditional or natural remedies. In any other circumstances,…