If you feel that the room is spinning, or that you are spinning and the room is staying still, you may be suffering from vertigo. Those who have seen the famous Alfred HItchcock film, Vertigo may recall the police detective whose fate was sealed because he suffered from vertigo. However, the character seemed to suffer […]
Conditions
14 Common Causes of Vertical Lines on Nails
If you notice that your fingernails start to develop vertical otherwise known as longitudinal ridges, it might be cause for concern. The ridges take the appearance of tiny lines that give the impression of raised bumps running up and down the fingernail. There are a variety of reasons why ridging can occur on your nails. […]
14 Common Causes of Varicose Veins
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 […]
14 Common Causes of Tinnitus
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 […]
14 Common Causes of Thrush
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. […]
14 Common Causes of Swollen Lips
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, […]