Bronchitis describes an inflammation of swelling of the bronchial tubes, AKA the bronchi. These are the air passages that run between the mouth and the lungs and as such, bronchitis can cause difficulty breathing. It is not actually the tubes themselves that become inflamed however but rather the lining of the bronchial tubes. Those with […]
Conditions
16 Common Symptoms of Food Poisoning
Food poisoning can sometimes feel like the ultimate betrayal: you just ate a delicious sandwich from the deli and you’re feeling great about yourself as a result. It was tasty, it was affordable and it was satiating. And then just shortly after, you start to feel really rather ill. The symptoms of food poisoning can […]
15 Causes of Blood in Your Urine
There are a number of different symptoms and conditions that can leave you feeling rather concerned. Among these, blood in the urine is one of the most alarming and might lead you immediately to the conclusion that you have a form of cancer. The good news (?), is that cancer is only one potential cause […]
15 Most Common Symptoms of a Stroke
If you suspect you or a loved one might be about to suffer a stroke, then it is absolutely critical that you get help and support as fast as possible. Every second counts and the longer this goes on, the more damage it is likely to leave lasting, permanent damage. A stroke is a type […]
15 Signs of Dementia
Dementia is a terrible illness that causes severe damage to the brain. This is an irreversible condition that causes a large amount of physical and mental deterioration that can strain relationships and damage the memories we have of our loved ones. Dementia is most common in elderly patients though it can actually occur at nearly […]
14 Most Common Symptoms of Asperger’s
Asperger’s syndrome is a condition on the autistic spectrum and is one of the milder and ‘higher functioning’ forms of autism. Like other conditions on the spectrum, Asperger’s describes a developmental disorder that renders an individual unable to fully understand social cues and potentially to struggle with communication more broadly. Because Asperger’s is milder than […]