Ailments & Conditions

The kidneys are responsible for removing excess fluids and waste products from your bloodstream. They are located on both sides of the body, below your rib cage. Due to regular exposures to toxins and waste, these organs are more...

Herpes is the outbreak of itchy and painful blisters in your mouth or genital areas. It is caused by a viral infection due to sexual activities or physical contact. While there is currently still no cure for this condition,...

Trochanteric or hip bursitis is a condition that inflames the fluid-filled sacs in the hip joints. It can be caused by excessive hip movements, high-intense exercises, or lifting heavyweights. Hip bursitis is very common. It can be a special...

Arthritis is a very common health issue in elderly people. It occurs when the joints get inflamed due to usual wear and tear over time. An injury or infection would worsen this natural process and increase the risks. In...

Overview of Snot and Mucus Snot is a clear sign when you catch a seasonal cold or have a sinus infection. It is basically the production of mucus to keep the body healthy. The throat and nose are lined with...

Fluid in the human body can leak into surrounding tissues from the blood vessels before being reabsorbed back into the capillaries. There is basically a balance between the amount of fluid that is leaked and reabsorbed. When some changes...

Thrombocytes or platelets are blood cells that are responsible for clotting blood. When you have an injury or wound, these components will approach the affected areas and establish a clot or plug to prevent the bleeding from continuing. However,...

Cholesterol is a fat-like, waxy form of lipid that is naturally produced by the liver. It plays an important role in the generation of vitamin D, hormones, and cell membranes. When the level of low-density or LDL cholesterol in...

High blood pressure (hypertension) is called the silent killer because it is possible for people who have it not to notice any symptom until it becomes life-threatening. However, there is a level that the blood pressure will get to...

Overview Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is a mental health condition that involves manipulative behavior in the use of words to dominate other people's thoughts and will. It is associated with emotional manipulation, in which the narcissist tries to control how...