Shingles is a condition characterized by a painful, long-lasting rash and is caused by the same virus that is responsible for chicken pox (varicella zoster). Shingles is actually a recurrence of chicken pox, and it can have significant effects beyond the rash which can last from ten days to a month. Scarring can result from […]
Conditions
14 Common Diverticulitis Symptoms
Diverticulitis occurs when tiny sacs, known as diverticula, develop in the tissue that lines the bowels. These pockets usually occur in the large intestine, but they can also develop in the colon. When the sacs firs develop but have yet to become inflamed, the condition is known as diverticulosis. As the sacs become inflamed or […]
12 Symptoms of a Vitamin D Deficiency
Known as the “sunshine” vitamin, vitamin D plays a vital role in your body. One of the four fat-soluble vitamins, vitamin D helps to promote the absorption of calcium and phosphorus in the blood. These two nutrients work with each other in order to make your bones stronger. If you aren’t getting enough vitamin D, […]
11 Symptoms of a Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Like all vitamins, B12 does a tremendous amount of things for your body. It plays a vital role in the production of DNA, as well as red blood cells. It also helps to maintain the health of nerve cells and prevents the development of megaloblastic anemia, a type of anemia that can make you feel […]
14 Most Common Symptoms of Spider Bites
Many people are terrified of spiders and it’s easy to see why. These are hairy, eight legged, alien-looking home invaders that come and go as they please and that might be crawling all over your face in the night for all you know. But while spiders might seem frightening in appearance and in concept, the […]
13 Most Common Symptoms of ALS
ALS is an acronym for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and is also referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease or motor neuron disease. This is a condition that leads to the death of neurons that are responsible for voluntary movement. Neurons are brain cells which form a giant web across the brain called the ‘connectome’. These neurons […]