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Lung Cancer Symptoms Appear in Advanced Stages Cancer of the lung is the leading cancer killer in both men and women in the United States, causing more deaths than colon, breast, and prostate cancers combined. Over 350,000 people in the U.S. are currently living with lung cancer. In 2005, it is estimated that more than …
Kidney Stones Stones Often Cause Severe Pain Kidney stones can form when a high concentration of chemicals or minerals in the urine separate from the liquid and form small crystals. These substances, usually calcium oxalate, or uric acid, are waste products of the body. Small crystals are often able to pass through the urinary tract …
Keratosis Pilaris “Chicken Skin” Condition Keratosis pilaris is a common, easily recognized, benign skin disorder that is characterized by patches of tiny, hard bumps resembling small pimples on the skin’s surface. Often referred to colloquially as “chicken skin,” keratosis pilaris usually appears on the backs of the upper arms, the thighs, the buttocks, or the …
Kaposi’s Sarcoma Small Tumors Appear Under the Skin Kaposi’s sarcoma is a cancer of the connective tissues, first described in 1872. It was a relatively rare form of cancer until about 20 years ago, when the number of cases exploded in patients with HIV or AIDS. In HIV-positive patients, the signs of Kaposi’s sarcoma may …
Intermittent Claudication Painful Cramping During Exercise Intermittent claudication is a painful, cramp-like condition usually experienced in the calves that begins during exercise and disappears at rest. Intermittent claudication is often a symptom of peripheral artery disease, a disease in which the arteries in the arms and legs become hardened in a manner similar to atherosclerotic …
Iron Deficiency Anemia When the body lacks iron, hemoglobin isn’t produced and new red blood cells are not made. As the demand for oxygen intensifies, the body begins to produce new red blood cells, but these cells are anemic – smaller than normal (microcytic) and lacking hemoglobin – so they can’t transport oxygen. Low Iron …
Insect Stings/Bites Allergic Reactions Allergic reactions to insect stings and bites are common. Reactions to stings include redness, pain and swelling in the area of the sting. Severe allergic reactions occur quickly, usually within minutes; they are less common but can be dangerous. They may cause a sharp drop in blood pressure, a shock-like state, …
Inflamed Joints Arthritis May Be a Cause Pain, swelling, stiffness, warmth and limited motion in one or more joints are the familiar symptoms of joint inflammation. Joint inflammation may be due to an infection or injury or it could be the sign of a disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis. Any inflamed joint …
Insulin Injection Sites The Abdomen Is the Best Site Insulin must be injected properly in order for it to be most effective. It is important to inject insulin into the body at a site where it will be absorbed properly.The best sites for such injections are the abdomen or thighs. It is also important to …
Hyperthyroidism An Overactive Production of Thyroid Hormone Thyroid hormone is produced by the thyroid gland, a small, butterfly-shaped gland that helps regulate the body’s metabolism, the process of changing food into energy. Thyroid hormone influences many functions, including temperature, growth rate and fertility. If the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone, a condition known …