One of the most common eyelid problems is blepharitis, or inflammation of the eyelid margin. Patients typically experience itching, burning, mild foreign-body sensation, tearing and...
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a disease that leads to long-term (chronic) inflammation.
Causes
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system mistakenly...
DEFINITION
A tooth abscess is a pocket of pus that's caused by a bacterial infection. The abscess can occur at different regions of the tooth for different reasons. A periapical...
Parkinson's disease is a disorder of the brain that leads to shaking (tremors) and difficulty with walking, movement, and coordination.
CAUSES
Parkinson's disease most often develops after age 50. It is one of the most common nervous system disorders of the elderly...
If you have ever had athlete's foot or a yeast infection, you can blame a fungus. A fungus is actually a primitive vegetable. Mushrooms, mold and mildew are examples. Fungi live in air, in soil, on plants and in water. Some live in the human body. Only about...
A phobia is a type of anxiety disorder. It is a strong, irrational fear of something that poses little or no real danger.