Most of the tapeworm contaminations that you’ll see stem from the consumption of undercooked fish, pork, or other types of raw meat. That said, it isn’t the only way to get tapeworm contamination. The other way that some people get tapeworm contaminations is through human to human transmission. One of the ways that this happens […]
Conditions
Trichomoniasis: 14 Must-Know Facts and Myths
Trichomoniasis is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases in the United States, and it’s estimated that little under 4 million of the total population might be infected. Some people who experience the disease might experience no symptoms at all for several months of years while still being carriers for the condition, which is […]
15 Most Probable AFib Causes
Atrial fibrillation (also known as Afib) is a health condition that causes a chronically elevated heart rate, and it’s a more common condition than you might have thought. It affects thousands of people every single year, and most of the people who might be walking around with Afib might not even know that they have […]
14 Symptoms of Bursitis in the Knee
Bursitis is a condition that can be confused with other issues, such as arthritis and tendonitis, but it has its own telltale symptoms. The first symptom is pain in the area around the kneecap. This pain is distinct from other conditions such as arthritis that are focused specifically on the joint. In addition, the entire […]
10 Things to Know About Myelodysplastic Syndrome
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (which is also sometimes referred to as MDS) describes a type of cancers that commonly affects the number of new cells that are being produced in the bone marrow; even though it’s considered to be a rare health condition, it’s still a more common one than you might have thought and it’s estimated […]
10 Essential Facts About Tenosynovitis
Tenosynovitis is a health condition that causes bacterial inflammation of the tendons in the fingers or hands; it’s a more common condition than you might have thought before, and it can occur in as many as 9.4% of overall infections that occur in the hand. It’s a form of bacterial arthritis, and it can sometimes […]