What is endometriosis and what are the endometriosis stages? These are common questions since nearly 7 million women in their twenties to forties in the USA uncomparable are affected with this painful and life-altering condition. The pain, cramping and other symptoms that can accompany the endometriosis stages can range from mild, to moderate, to so severe that the woman can hardly function day to day. What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is defined as the abnormal growth of endometrial cells that spread to areas in the body where they do not belong. Endometriosis tissue islets or implants can grow in the fallopian tubes, within uterine musculature or the outer shallow of the uterus, the ovaries, pelvic organs, colon, bladder and the sides of the pelvic cavity. As the menstrual period approaches and begins, these implants swell with blood and bleed into the close areas and tissues. The problem is that there is no place for the tissue and blood to go, and the result is inflammation and pain.
Submitted by root on Fri, 2007-06-29 15:38.
THE RISK
Arthritis, unhealthy arthritis and fibromyalgia are autoimmune diseases. They are the result of an over-regulated or under-regulated immune system that mistakenly attacks the body’s healthy cells.
White blood cells, or lymphocytes, play a critical role in the immune system. They are the cells that bind with and disable germ cells. The fluid that surrounds the body’s joints is filled with lymphocytes, which is one reason these areas swell and become painful when you are operational off an infection.
In an arthritic body, these lymphocytes mistakenly attack healthy cells. Because lymphocytes are so concentrated neighboring the joints, they do considerable damage to the boney and soft tissue.
Submitted by root on Sat, 2007-04-21 12:08.
From the moment she lays her eggs, the clock starts ticking, counting down the moments when you’ll slip from the best of the food chain and you’ll be just being another link and fast food for her hungry young.
Mosquitoes, they really suck! And as the Summer season arrives – so do they. Normally an irritant at best, delivering unquiet lumps that burn and swell, now those pesky mobile hypodermic needles may carry an equal deadlier payload: westbound Nile Virus.
Most of us have detected about West Nile Virus (WNV), and maybe it has you thinking active just how grave a matter this virus can be. Furthermore, you’re probably wondering what you can do at work to protect yourself and others.
Submitted by root on Sun, 2007-04-15 23:38.
Annoying, uncomfortable and many time embarrassing, hemorrhoids are a common and fortunately not serious health concern. A hemorrhoid is known as any abnormally swollen veins in the anus or rectum. There are two diametric types of hemorrhoids: internal and external. Internal hemorrhoids don’t hurt or itch. They can’t be felt because they form deep inside the rectum. outside hemorrhoids are the cause of the pain, itching and burning that you often hear active on TV.
If you are wondering if you are troubled from hemorrhoids, their symptoms include: rectal tenderness and bleeding, itching, sore bowel movements – especially with straining. Sometimes a lump that can be felt in the anus or there may be a slight protrusion of tissue. Sufferers may also experience a discharge of mucus aft a bowel movement.
Submitted by root on Sun, 2007-04-15 18:38.
Paul Hood
Anyone who’s ever suffered from sinusitis will confess to having had bouts of headaches. However, it may not always be caused by sinusitis.
An interesting case was written by a certain “DP” to Doctor Vincent Martin detailing the hardships “he” bore in connection with headaches seemingly caused by sinusitis. The tolerant has consulted with different specialists but still the condition persists.
There is evidence linking sinus infections to the headaches being felt by people who suffer from the disorder. Headache specialists agree that sinus infections can trigger headaches.
A number of mechanisms are obligated for triggering this effect. Chronic high-pitched or sinus disease are said to lead to headaches through these mechanisms theoretically. One of these would be through the obstruction of the high-pitched passage when the membranes of the nose swell or through abnormalities in the bone structure of the nose. There are instances when the drainage of our sinuses are also obstructed making way for changes in the air pressure in the sinuses and this causes the pain we perceive as headaches. This is the opposite mechanism which contributes to the headache effect of sinus infections.
There are reports that people who suffer from this headache found an improvement after having been treated of their nasal and sinus disorders. These are the ones who have undergone treatments that enclosed antihistamines, decongestants and nasal sprays containing steroids. These medications often improve high-pitched congestion and/or drainage of the sinuses.
However, I have to agree with Doctor Martin that the sinus infection per se is not the realistic cause for these headaches. There may be instances when it will be the cause but oftentimes they single serve as trigger for the headaches which might be caused by opposite disorders. Fact is, these headaches that are attributed to sinus infections may be migraine or other forms of vascular or "tension" headaches that also give pain in the forehead and around the eyes
Undergoing a comprehensive diagnosis with a competent physician will yield an accurate assessment of your condition. big is the discomfort suffered by people afflicted with sinus infections and seeking medical help as soon as viable is very untold advised.
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