Pinworms are the most common type of worm infection in the United States, and approximately 20% of people will be infected with pinworm at least once in their lives according to statistics issued by the Center for Disease Control (CDC); you’re more at risk for contracting pinworm if you work with small children, or work […]
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14 Symptoms You didn’t Know About Chikungunya
Before the year 2006, chikungunya was not often seen in the United States. Since then, the virus has become more prevalent. Now, this virus has caused at least one case in almost every state throughout the country. The chikungunya virus is primarily transferred through mosquito bites. There have been a few reports of health care […]
15 Causes of Rosacea
Rosacea is a condition that is often associated with acne and which can sometimes actually be mistaken for acne. This causes a redness across the face, often in specific areas around the face, which many people mistake for the redness caused by spots. In fact, though, rosacea is something else entirely and can affect people […]
15 Causes of Piriformis Syndrome
The piriformis is the muscle located just above the hip joint. It is located in the buttocks. When this muscle becomes damaged or inflamed it can cause a person to experience piriformis syndrome. Piriformis syndrome is a neuromuscular disorder. It is not very common and is caused by the piriformis muscle causing pressure on the […]
15 Signs that you have contracted Trichomoniasis
A sexually transmitted infection (STI) that is caused by a parasite, and happens to have a quite elaborate interesting name is Trichomoniasis. This is one you won’t hope to run into when on your sexual pursuits or excursions. It is highly treatable, though… so that’s the good news. It resolves within a few days up […]
14 Troublesome Hiatal Hernia Symptoms
A hernia is a painful condition that is caused by the protrusion of an organ through the muscle wall. Normally, our organs are held tightly in place by a number of different structures. These include our ‘fascia’ which is a thin band of muscle tissue that wraps our internal organs like clingfilm, as well as […]