Conditions

Gonorrhea… the butt of sex jokes, often times… actually has quite scary consequences.  And, also… it is rampant amongst the sex pool of the United States and abroad.  Prevalence globally from highest to lowest rates starts with Western Pacific area (in other words:  Australia and China), Africa, and then the Americas (North and South).  The […]

Cervical spondylosis is the technical term for ‘age-related wear’ to the spinal disks in the neck. This condition can cause some pain and discomfort, however in many cases it will actually remain asymptomatic with no obvious signs. That said, it’s important to be vigilant when looking out for tell-tale signs. After all, this problem is […]

The piriformis is a muscle located in the buttocks. The primary responsibility of the piriformis muscle is to rotate the leg out. When this muscle becomes irritated or inflamed it can cause a person to experience pain that may radiate from the hip, buttocks, and all the way down the leg. The reason that pain […]

Giardia is an intestinal infection that causes a giardia parasite to make one sick. There are many symptoms to look out for when giardia is present in the body. Some people don’t even have symptoms, but it doesn’t mean it’s not in their body. The giardia parasite can still be passed to another person through […]

A bulging disc is also known as a ‘slipped disc’ and describes the movement of an intervertebral disc in the spine. These discs exist between the spinal columns in order to cushion them and hold them apart. This prevents friction, while at the same time creating space for the nerves to travel through without being […]

Rosacea is a disorder affecting the skin that causes redness around select areas, often along with small red bumps and pus filled pimples. In some cases, the condition can cause the nose to swell. Interestingly, the precise cause of rosacea is currently not fully known. It is generally thought however that this might be a […]