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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 …
Tonsillitis An Infection of the Tonsils The tonsils are a pair of lymphoid tissues located on the sides at the back of the throat. Tonsillitis is an infection of the tonsils caused by bacteria or viruses. This condition is common in older children, but is unusual in infants and very young children. The symptoms of …
TMJ: A Disorder of the Jaw The Jaw Is Not Properly Aligned TMJ Temporomandibular joint disorderis a condition in which the temporomandibular joint, where the skull attaches to the jawbone, is not aligned or functioning properly. This results in extra pressure on the joint. The cartilage cushion wears away, leading to a popping sound when …
Strep Throat Bacterial Throat Infection Pharyngitis is an inflammation of the pharynx, the area in the back of the throat. This inflammation causes the symptom of a sore throat. Although most infectious causes of sore throat are due to viruses, about 5% to 10% of pharyngitis cases result from a bacterial infection. Since the bacteria …
Smoking Risk Quitting Reduces Risk People who smoke quickly become addicted to nicotine. About one-third of the 50 million Americans over age 18 who smoke will try to quit this year, but only 5 million will be successful. Quitting reduces the many risks associated with smoking. Many diseases associated with smoking are shown in the …
Sleep Apnea Breathing Is Blocked in Sleep Sleep apnea is a disorder in which a person stops breathing several times while sleeping for periods of a few seconds up to two minutes. The disorder is characterized by loud snoring, restless or unrefreshing sleep, a feeling of choking or shortness of breath and daytime sleepiness. The …