http://www.understanding-medical-conditions.com/medical-conditions-blog.html Our regularly updated Medical Conditions Blog keeps you informed about all additions and changes to the Understanding-Medical-Conditions.com Web site. Subscribe here... en-us medical conditions Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:57:18 GMT Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:57:18 GMT understanding-medical-conditions.com http://www.understanding-medical-conditions.com/hepatitis-c.html Hepatitis C is an infection of the liver by a virus known as the Hepatitis C virus. Unlike Hepatitis B infection, which is often cleared by the body, 75 of Hepatitis C victims go on to develop chronic Hepatitis C.... Click here to read more. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:57:18 GMT http://www.understanding-medical-conditions.com/hepatitis-b.html Hepatitis B is infection of the liver by the Hepatitis B virus. Worldwide, 350 million people are chronic carriers of Hepatitis B. Of these, 250,000 die of chronic end stage liver disease each year.... Click here to read more. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:54:40 GMT http://www.understanding-medical-conditions.com/hepatitis-a.html Hepatitis A is an infection of the liver by the Hepatitis A virus. It is considered the mildest of the hepatitis viruses and does not cause chronic liver damage... Click here to read more. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:53:33 GMT http://www.understanding-medical-conditions.com/gonorrhea.html Gonorrhea, in past times referred to as Tue, 26 Jan 2010 23:38:04 GMT http://www.understanding-medical-conditions.com/gallstones.html Gallstones are hardened, rocklike structures that can form abnormally in the gall bladder. The most common reason for gallstones to cause pain is if one passes from the gall bladder through the common bile duct.... Click here to read more. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 23:37:19 GMT http://www.understanding-medical-conditions.com/hemorrhoids.html Hemorrhoids are caused by chronic constipation, straining excessively to produce bowel movements, doing a lot of heavy lifting, and the pressure of a baby sitting on the pelvic vessels during pregnancy.... Click here to read more. Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:29:08 GMT http://www.understanding-medical-conditions.com/hair-loss.html Hair loss, also called alopecia can be genetic or due to over processing of the hair. It can be due to stress, either physical stress on the body (from an illness) or emotional stress.... Click here to read more. Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:28:08 GMT http://www.understanding-medical-conditions.com/gynecomastia.html Gynecomastia is defined as overdevelopment of male breast tissue. It is usually due to an increase in estrogen or a decrease in testosterone levels outside the expected range.... Click here to read more. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:13:37 GMT http://www.understanding-medical-conditions.com/hay-fever.html Hay fever, called seasonal allergic rhinitis, is an allergic reaction to circulating pollen. A tendency towards developing hay fever can run in families, though sensitivity to a particular allergen is person-specific.... Click here to read more. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:12:08 GMT http://www.understanding-medical-conditions.com/highbloodpressurereading.html What does your high blood pressure reading mean? What are the normal values? Learn how to interprete various blood pressure readings...It's really simple. Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:31:13 GMT http://www.understanding-medical-conditions.com/whatdoesthehivrashlooklike.html What does the HIV rash look like? Is the HIV rash red? Are there any other causes of this kind of rash? Read answers to these and other questions on the HIV rash. Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:31:12 GMT http://www.understanding-medical-conditions.com/foodpoisoning.html Food poisoning is caused by eating food contaminated by bacteria, parasites, or viruses. Contaminants can be found in raw meat, fish, eggs, chicken, or can grow on the outside of.... Click here to read more. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 07:28:35 GMT http://www.understanding-medical-conditions.com/guillain-barre-syndrome.html Guillain-Barre is a syndrome of progressing muscle weakness, loss of reflexes, and numbness and/or tingling. It is thought to be auto-immune mediated, meaning that the immune system attacks a part of the body, in this case the myelin sheaths covering nerves.... Click here to read more. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 07:26:35 GMT http://www.understanding-medical-conditions.com/hemolyticuremicsyndrome.html Hemolytic uremic syndrome is a disease of abnormal clotting of blood in the capillaries that damages red blood cells as they pass by (hemolysis) and subsequently causes kidney failure.... Click here to read more. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 07:22:38 GMT http://www.understanding-medical-conditions.com/survivor.html Surviving or living with a medical condition or disease is no easy task and only those who have experienced it can understand the full impact..... Click here to <b Sun, 13 Dec 2009 01:12:43 GMT http://www.understanding-medical-conditions.com/emphysema.html Emphysema is a form of chronic lung disease. It develops over time as the small air sacs in the periphery of the lungs (called alveoli) become damaged.... Click here to read more. Sat, 12 Dec 2009 23:20:36 GMT http://www.understanding-medical-conditions.com/migraines.html Migraines are headaches characterized by severe pain, usually throbbing in nature, sensitivity to light and/or sound, nausea and/or vomiting, and sometimes preceded by.... Click here to read more. Sat, 12 Dec 2009 23:19:23 GMT http://www.understanding-medical-conditions.com/gastroenteritis.html Gastroenteritis is an infection characterized by watery diarrhea, abdominal cramping, nausea, vomiting, and possibly fever. It can be spread easily from an infected person to a close contact or by contaminated food or water..... Click here to read more. Sat, 12 Dec 2009 23:17:26 GMT http://www.understanding-medical-conditions.com/gastro-esophageal-reflux-disease.html Gastroesophageal reflux disease (known heretofore as GERD) is an illness where food and stomach acid are refluxed from the stomach back up into the esophagus, often causing burning or pressure.... Click here to read more. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:10:19 GMT http://www.understanding-medical-conditions.com/balanced-healthy-diet.html Did you know that a balanced healthy diet should contain macro and micro nutrients? Find out which micro and macro nutrients you need and the right proportions to amke your diet healthy. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:54:46 GMT http://www.understanding-medical-conditions.com/depression.html Depression is defined as an alteration in brain chemical balances that leads to symptoms affecting mood and daily function...Symptoms of depression can vary from person to person.... Click here to read more. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:36:04 GMT http://www.understanding-medical-conditions.com/lymedisease.html Lyme disease is a tick-borne illness caused by a bacteria called Borrelia Burgdorferi and most common in the Northeastern United States.... Click here to read more. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 04:37:13 GMT http://www.understanding-medical-conditions.com/asthma.html Asthma is a disease defined as chronic or intermittent constriction of airways due to inflammation. Symptoms include cough, wheezing, shortness of breath.... Click here to read more. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 04:34:35 GMT http://www.understanding-medical-conditions.com/what-is-rheumatoid-arthritis.html What is rheumatoid arthritis? Are there different forms of the disease? Click here to find answers to these questions and more. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 02:32:28 GMT http://www.understanding-medical-conditions.com/whoopingcough.html Whooping cough (also called pertusis) is a severe respiratory infectious disease that affects hundreds of thousands of people yearly.... Click here to read more. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:50:41 GMT http://www.understanding-medical-conditions.com/eczema.html Eczema is a condition characterized by chronically red, itchy dry skin. Although more common in children, it can affect people of all ages... Click here to read more. Sat, 05 Dec 2009 09:07:02 GMT http://www.understanding-medical-conditions.com/obesity-facts.html Separating obesity facts from fiction. Find answers to questions like: what is obesity?, What are the causes? How can it be prevented? Click here to learn more. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:44:08 GMT http://www.understanding-medical-conditions.com/abdominalhernia.html An abdominal hernia is a weakness in the muscle layer of the abdominal wall, allowing the intestines to... Click here to read more. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:54:28 GMT http://www.understanding-medical-conditions.com/hiatalhernia.html What is a hiatal hernia? What are the symptoms? How is it treated? Click here for answers to this and more. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:49:58 GMT http://www.understanding-medical-conditions.com/hivsymptomsandearlywarningsigns.html The ability to recognize HIV symptoms and early warning signs when they appear will lead to early initiation of treatment and a healthier life... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:57:11 GMT http://www.understanding-medical-conditions.com/morbid-obesity-surgery.html Morbid obesity surgery, also called bariatric surgery, is a major procedure and entails risks and potential side effects. click here to learn more. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:42:43 GMT http://www.understanding-medical-conditions.com/causes-and-effects-of-childhood-obesity.html The causes and effects of childhood obesity need to be thoroughly understood in order to understand the importance of treatment. Click here to read more. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:41:01 GMT http://www.understanding-medical-conditions.com/obesity-and-heart-disease.html Are obesity and heart disease related? The simple answer is Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:40:09 GMT http://www.understanding-medical-conditions.com/fibromyalgia.html What is fibromyalgia? What are the symptoms? How is it treated? Find answers to these and other questions about fibromyalgia here. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:27:07 GMT http://www.understanding-medical-conditions.com/treatment-for-fibromyalgia.html Is there a treatment for fibromyalgia? What is the best treatment for fibromyalgia? Find answers to these questions and more here. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:26:22 GMT http://www.understanding-medical-conditions.com/exercise-and-fibromyalgia.html The relationship between exercise and fibromyalgia are often unclear. Find answers to frequently asked questions about fibromyalgia, exercises and more here. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:25:05 GMT http://www.understanding-medical-conditions.com/type2diabetes.html Just been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes? Or do you know someone who has? Here are some helpful facts you need to know. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:57:28 GMT http://www.understanding-medical-conditions.com/type1diabetes.html Type 1 Diabetes is unique. It tends to affects a different group of people and it's treatment is different from that of Type 2 DM. Learn more about Type 1... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:56:50 GMT http://www.understanding-medical-conditions.com/newtreatmentsfordiabetes.html Researchers are continually looking for new treatments for diabetes mellitus, this page will answer questions on those innovations that are being used and those that are still being developed. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:56:03 GMT http://www.understanding-medical-conditions.com/prevention-of-skin-cancer.html Learn about prevention of skin cancer by following these simple steps. Click here for more information. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:11:43 GMT http://www.understanding-medical-conditions.com/treatment-of-skin-cancer.html What is the treatment of skin cancer? Are there different options? Which treatment option is best? Find out answers to these and other questions about skin cancer treatment here. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:08:40 GMT http://www.understanding-medical-conditions.com/types-of-skin-cancer.html What are the types of skin cancer? How are they different? How are they treated? Find out answers to these and other questions about skin cancer here. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:06:14 GMT http://www.understanding-medical-conditions.com/symptoms-of-skin-cancer.html What are the symptoms of skin cancer? When do they appear? What should I do if I observe any of these symptoms? Find out answers to these and other questions about skin cancer here. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:01:18 GMT http://www.understanding-medical-conditions.com/diagnosis-and-staging-of-prostate-cancer.html How is prostate cancer diagnosed? What are the stages? Will it affect my treatment? Find out answers to these and other questions about prostate cancer here. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:41:36 GMT http://www.understanding-medical-conditions.com/causes-of-prostate-cancer.html What are the causes of prostate cancer? Can they be prevented or avoided? Find out answers to these and other questions about prostate cancer here. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:35:49 GMT http://www.understanding-medical-conditions.com/treatments-for-prostate-cancer.html Which treatments for prostate cancer are effective? What are the side-effects? Find out answers to these and other questions about prostate cancer here. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:30:00 GMT http://www.understanding-medical-conditions.com/symptoms-of-colon-cancer.html What are the symptoms of colon cancer? When do they appear? Find answers to these and other questions here. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:46:39 GMT http://www.understanding-medical-conditions.com/how-to-prevent-colon-cancer.html Find out how to prevent colon cancer by following these simple, easy-to-do recommendations. Click to read more. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:45:23 GMT http://www.understanding-medical-conditions.com/treatments-for-colon-cancer.html Find out about the treatments for colon cancer and how effective they are. Click to read more. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:32:43 GMT http://www.understanding-medical-conditions.com/juvenile-idiopathic-arthritis.html What is juvenile idiopathic arthritis? Is it the same as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis? What are the causes? How is it treated? Click here to find out. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:56:55 GMT