Conditions

Varicose veins are unsightly or bulging veins that appear on the surface of the skin. Sometimes these varicose veins are large, swollen and bulge out from the surface, and in some cases, they do not appear swollen, but are bright purple or reddish and branch out like spider’s legs; the latter are often called “spider […]

Do you hear a constant sound in your ears, even though there is no external source linked to the noise? If so, you’re likely suffering from tinnitus, and you aren’t alone. It’s estimated that more than 50 million Americans suffer from some degree of tinnitus, 16 million Americans experience such severe ringing that they require […]

Thrush is a contagious (yeast) contamination that can develop in your mouth, throat and different areas of your body. In your mouth thrush shows up as a development that can seem as though curds – white, raised sores on your tongue and cheeks. The condition can immediately get disturbed and cause mouth pain and redness. […]

There are several reasons that you might wake up one day or simply be going about your everyday business and notice that your lips are suddenly swollen. Swelling in any part of the body occurs when there is underlying inflammation or if fluid builds up underneath the skin. In the case of your lips swelling, […]

Ulcers, formally known as peptic ulcers, are open sores that develop along the interior lining of the stomach and the upper region of the small intestine. There are two types of peptic ulcers:  Duodenal. This type of ulcer occurs along the interior portion of the small intestine, or the duodenum; hence why they’re referred to […]

The spleen is an organ located right below the rib cage at the upper left of the abdomen.  It is part of the comprehensive lymph system that works to enhance the immune system. The spleen recycles old red blood cells and stores platelets and white blood cells. White blood cells produced and stored in the […]