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Vaginal Yeast Infection Inflamed Vaginal Tissue Vaginitis is an inflammation of the vaginal tissue that can be accompanied by intense itching, pain, and discharge. One of the most common causes of vaginitis is an overgrowth of Candida albicans, often found in the vagina in small quantities. The acidic environment of the vagina keeps the growth …
Vaginal Dryness Low Estrogen Levels Lead to Inflammation Vaginal dryness, a condition also known as atrophic vaginitis, is an inflammation of the walls of the vagina that results from low estrogen levels. In most women, vaginal dryness occurs as a result of menopause. Vaginal dryness causes such symptoms as burning or itching of the …
Urinary Incontinence Inability to Control Urination Incontinence is an inability to control urination, that is, to keep from urinating until you want to release it. Stress incontinence and urge incontinence (“overactive bladder”) are the most common bladder control problems. Control of bladder function is a very complicated process involving specific muscles. In normal bladder function, …
Uterine Fibroids Symptoms Are Not Always Present Uterine fibroids are benign growths (noncancerous tumors) that form in the uterus, or womb. They are made of muscle and connective tissue, and their cause is unknown. These growths can be small, or grow to the size of a grapefruit, filling the entire uterus and weighing several pounds. …
Gastric and Duodenal Ulcer Damage to Lining During normal digestion, food is chewed and swallowed, moving from the mouth through the esophagus and into the stomach. In the stomach, food is digested by hydrochloric acid and an enzyme known as pepsin. As the food continues through the gastrointestinal tract, it moves into the duodenum, the …
Poison Ivy/Oak/Sumac Contact with plant oil triggers rash A sure sign of spring and summer are the skin rashes caused by exposure to poison ivy, oak, and sumac. These three native American weeds are a common cause of allergic reactions in millions of people each year. Contact with the urushiol—an oily, toxic, irritating chemical found …
Endometriosis Infertility Possible Endometriosis is a condition where endometrial tissue, which normally lines the uterus, is found in the abdominal cavity, on the ovaries and sometimes in the large bowel, bladder or vagina. The tissue responds to normal hormonal stimulation, enlarging before each menstrual period and breaking down and bleeding at the end of …
Chickenpox Vaccine Can Prevent Spread of Chickenpox Chickenpox (its medical name is varicella) is a common and contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus. (In later life, a second exposure to this same virus can cause a painful skin condition known as herpes zoster or shingles.) Chickenpox is usually mild, but can have serious consequences. …