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Common Diseases

Vomiting

The vomiting or sudden emptying of the stomach by the oral route may be caused by illness and disease.

Vitiligo ( Pinta, jiricua or leucodermia )

Vitiligo (also called the Pinta, jiricua or leucodermia) affects on average one in every 200 people and is characterized by the appearance of the skin of white patches or very pale pink surrounded by dark borders.

Warts

Warts are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) and, being caused by a virus, are extremely contagious.
They are presented in various sizes and shapes and are usually located on the hands and fingers, but sometimes may occur elsewhere in the body.

Varicose veins

Varicose veins are blood vessels that are swollen and twisted as a result of internal damage to the valves that usually allow proper blood flow.

Hives

Hives can appear in one area or be present throughout the body, is the way the skin reacts, sometimes, to certain stimuli which causes the body's defense system generates large amounts causing histamine in the traditional burning.

Ingrown Toenail

An ingrown toenail occurs when a portion of the toe nail skin folds and is embedded in the soft tissue causing, in many cases, pain, redness and swelling.

Ullcers

There are different types of ulcers: The gastric or peptic (affecting the lining of the stomach, duodenal (affecting the upper small intestine) and esophageal ulcers (related to reflux)
However, the most common of these are the gastric affect a large number of people especially middle-aged man.

Triglycerides

Cholesterol and triglycerides are important sources of fat that circulates in the blood and are necessary for the body. In the case of cholesterol for cell formation, strong, and as for triglycerides for energy. . However, problems arise when raising their blood levels.

Perspiration or Body Odor

The body has over two million sweat glands which come into action to cool the body by the evaporation of liquid (sweat) on the surface of the skin.

Cough


There are several types of cough. A cough at the end of a cold or flu which is a thick sputum. Another non-productive, dry, which only serves to irritate the airways and lead to more coughing. There are also occasional cough and sore throat tickling without and that is caused by smoking.

Ringworm

Ringworm is a fungal infection that usually affects children but may also occur in adults.
The two most common forms of ringworm of the scalp are known as tinea capitis and ringworm on the body, called tinea corporis.

Tachycardia

The common tachycardia, also called by paroxysm atrial tachycardia is a disruption of normal heart which goes from 72 beats per minute (in an adult at rest) to 120-180-200 in seconds. As a result, the body does not receive enough oxygen and nutrients to function properly.

The heat or hot flashes of menopause

Usually causes a reddening of the skin (especially face and neck), profuse sweating followed by chills and may even be a feeling of suffocation. Its appearance is highly variable throughout the day, although they occur most frequently during the night.

Sinusitis

Sinusitis refers to inflammation of the lining of the bone cavities that communicate with the nose.

premenstrual Syndrome ( PMS )

A lot of women (almost 50% of childbearing age) have a week before your period, discomfort and feelings of anxiety, irritability, depression or fatigue

Irritable Bowel Syndrome ( IBS )

This syndrome, also called spastic colon or IBS (its acronym in English) is not properly considered a disease as such but rather as a functional disorder because it is caused by an abnormal contraction and relaxation of intestinal muscles.

Carpal tunnel syndrome or Carpal (STC)

This condition is due to cumulative trauma, repetitive stress movement of hands and wrists (such as typing, work by weaving and embroidery, playing the piano, do gardening or hammer), so long inflamed tendons, and compress the median nerve at the point where it passes through the carpal tunnel, which is formed by the carpal bones and ligaments of the hand.

Chilblains

Chilblains are areas swollen, reddened and swollen skin (especially the earlobe, nose, cheeks, fingers or toes) that itch or burn as a result of exposure to cold.

Rosacea

Rosacea is characterized by groups of capillaries near the surface of the skin dilate and produce a facial erythema or redness of the skin mainly in the nose, cheeks and chin.

Rheumatism

This is an acute or chronic disease characterized by a painful thickening and contraction of fibrous structures. Rheumatism interferes with physical movement and cause deformity.

Water Retention

Water makes up about three fifths of the body weight. Therefore, their presence is common in tissues of the body.
However, sometimes retains more fluid than usual; condition called dropsy, or edema.

Colds

With regard to colds, most natural and traditional remedies, the patient seek release of toxins through sweat.

Hangover

If after drinking a few glasses of alcohol, begins to feel the hangover symptoms, several popular home remedies that can help relieve ailments.

Folk Remedies for AIDS

This virus is transmitted through infected fluids such as blood, semen, etc. and once in the body, attacks the immune system by destroying white blood cells called T cells and thus facilitating the emergence of opportunistic diseases or fungal skin infections, pneumonia and some cancers.

Burns

It is a type of injury that occurs in the skin, tissues and even lower, caused by different factors such as heat (contact with flames, hot liquids or surfaces, etc.). Cold, chemicals (bleach, acids) and electricity .

Sun Burns

The sun burns are injuries that occur on the skin caused by ultraviolet rays of the sun and its features are similar to those produced by heat burns.

Psoriasis

It is the result of a disturbance in the turnover of skin cells. The cards usually take between 21 and 40 days to mature and rise to the surface where the dead cells are removed. In case of psoriasis, skin cells reproduce so quickly that reach the surface and accumulate with the dead cells forming a thick, scaly red plaques accompanied by dryness and irritation.

Prostate

The prostate is a small donut-shaped gland that is located around the urethra of men.
It is involved in the emission of seminal fluid during sexual intercourse and handles with the testes produce certain hormones that give the character manly men.

Athlete's foot

The "athlete's foot" is almost always caused by fungi such as ringworm anthropophylic rubrum and tinea mentagrophytes ringworm floccosum that may act in combination and in succession.

Insect bites

Insect bites such as mosquitoes, fleas and mites are more itching than pain.

Lloss of appetite

This situation occurs when there is some reduction in the desire to eat more or less marked, which extends over time without taking into account the basic caloric needs required by the body to function properly.

Lice or Pediculosis

Lice are wingless insects that live on human skin and feed on blood. The sting can cause intense itching from an allergic reaction to a toxin in the saliva of these insects.

Intestinal Parasites

Intestinal parasites is due to poorly washed vegetables, contact with contaminated water and consumption of pork or fish, whose bodies have been living these parasites.

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis (from the Latin word meaning "porous bones.") Is a disease that gradually weakens bones, causing changes in posture and makes them extremely susceptible to fractures.

Stye

A stye is an inflammation of the sebaceous glands at the base of the lashes that are very annoying.

Tired Eyes

People usually after 40 years begin to have difficulty focusing their eyes which can cause fatigue or eyestrain.

Neuralgia

Neuralgia is known as the irritation or inflammation of a nerve or nerves that cause sudden pain, sharp and very intense to start, first one and then spreads to other nearby areas.

Nausea

Nausea is described as an upset stomach which can range from general discomfort to feeling sick.

Migraine

Migraine is a condition that affects millions of people around the world, especially women between 15 and 55.

Menopause


Menopause begins with changes in the menstrual cycle (some shorter or longer, with more or less blood) until the menses cease permanently. This is due to the fact that the functions of the ovaries begin to decline producing ever-smaller amounts of estrogen.

Dizziness

Dizziness is also known as lightheadedness, dizziness, lightheadedness or loss of balance are a relatively common malaise.

Chapped Hands

In case of chapped hands, there are several factors that promote this condition. The dry climate dry and irritate the skin and the body's aging process makes them produce less oil and therefore, the skin loses its smoothness.

Mouth Sores or Canker Sores

Mouth sores or canker sores (from the Greek aphtai, burns) are characterized by a blister that has a yellow or grayish-white center with a red border well defined.

Laryngitis

Laryngitis is an infection usually caused by a virus, although at times it may also be of bacterial origin, which causes a narrowing of the larynx and can cause a temporary loss of voice.

Lactation

Sometimes problems arise during lactation that involve changes in the skin of the breasts and nipples and lack of milk production among others.

Food poisoning

Food poisoning occurs when a contaminated food is consumed by organisms or toxins, either because it was in decay, not cooked long enough or lack of hygiene in handling.

Lactose Intolerance

Lactose intolerance occurs when the intestine does not produce enough lactase enzyme which digests the lactose

Insomnia

Insomnia is a sleep disorder and is generally perceived as involving only difficulty sleeping. However, it also includes the frequent awakenings during the night and early morning

Infertility

Infertility is defined as the inability to get pregnant after 12 months of unprotected intercourse with an appropriate rate.

Vaginal Infections

Candida albicans is a yeast-like fungus which is usually found in the vagina and other parts of our body. It is held in check by beneficial bacteria, the immune system and the acidic pH of the vagina.

Urinary Tract Infections ( UTIs )

Urinary tract infections are common in both males and females and are classified into two: infections of the upper urinary tract (affecting the kidneys or ureters) and lower (that affect the urethra or bladder).

Indigestion

Indigestion is not a disease itself but a disorder that occurs during the digestion process generally motivated by a heavy meal.

Urinary Incontinence

Urinary incontinence is characterized by the uncontrollable loss of urine that can be done in varying amounts during the day or night.

Sexual Impotence or Erectile Dysfunction

Men tense, anxious and over ocupation sometimes can not achieve the concentration needed to cause sexual impotence. However, other factors such as vascular problems.

Onychomycosis or Nail Fungus

Onychomycosis or nail fungus infection is very common, affecting more frequently, nails placed in the toes.

Hypothyroidism

The generation of hormones by the thyroid gland decreases (this is known as hypothyroidism). This condition affects many aspects of development, in the case of children and adolescents and general metabolism in adults.

Hypotension

When blood pressure is lower than the average, the blood circulating to the brain does not arrive in adequate quantities which can cause dizziness or fainting. This condition is considered as hypotension.

Hiccups

It is a spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm and intercostal respiratory muscles

Hypertension

Hypertension or high blood pressure is considered the silent murderer and is caused by the sedentary life of the modern world, physical and mental pressures.

Shingles

Shingles comes from the chickenpox virus which does not disappear completely from the body. It can remain hidden for years until a situation of stress or weakened immune systems (organ transplant, diseases like cancer or AIDS) causes an outbreak of herpes. In other words, this condition only affects people who have had chickenpox.

Cold Sores or Fire

Cold sores or fire is caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 usually, which is spread by contact such as through a kiss or through the use of contaminated items such as razors, towels and other items that are shared.

Genital Herpes or Herpes Simplex II

Genital herpes or herpes simplex II is a viral infection characterized by blisters. His disease is spread by contact with skin, through oral or genital sex with someone who is infected.

Wounds and Scratches

Scratches are injuries that occur when skin is subjected to continuous pressure of an object when used as long a hammer or a spade.

Hepatitis

Hepatitis refers to any inflammation of the liver. However, when speaking of this condition is usually referred to as infectious hepatitis (also called type A) which is produced by a virus and is transmitted by direct contact from person to person or by consuming contaminated food or water feces.

Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids or piles consist of inflammation of a small veins located inside the rectum and anus and are called hemorrhoidal veins.

Nosebleeds

Epistaxis, nosebleeds or are very common and usually present no major complications.
Usually the children and the elderly are more likely to suffer from nosebleeds.

Halitosis or Bad Breath

There are several factors that cause bad breath such as gastric problems, poor oral hygiene, gum disease, improper diet, constipation, smoking, diabetes, indigestion, liver malfunction, postnasal drip or stress.

Flu

Avian influenza is an infectious-contagious viral upper respiratory tract. There are only three main types (influenza A, B and C). However, they have unlimited ability to mutate into different forms such as the variety that has recently emerged: the influenza A H1N1 (old swine).

Grains and Pimples

Grains and pimples are the storm of teenagers who often do not know how to remove them.

Post-nasal Drip

Regardless of ambient temperature (cold or hot), the nose must maintain the air at 37 ° C temperature and 100% humidity, because, otherwise, there could be an injury to the lung tissue.

Gout

When the body processes the protein you consume (especially red meat), is a waste product called uric acid which leaves the body through the kidneys to the urine and to a lesser extent, with the sweat.

Gingivitis

Many people when they brush their teeth look a little blood when you rinse which is the first sign of gingivitis leading to gum disease or periodontal.

Gastritis

Gastritis is an inflammation of the stomach mucosa. Inflammatory lesions may be acute or chronic.

Sore Throat

This difficulty in swallowing and the feeling like he was burning the throat is often the first symptom of a cold or flu.

Boil or "born"

The boil or "born" is a bacterial infection (staph) that occurs in the deep end of a hair,

Phlebitis

Phlebitis refers to inflammation of the veins and this may be superficial veins (thrombophlebitis) near the skin or the deep veins of the legs.

Flatulences

Flatulence is the abnormal excess gas that sometimes is accompanied by abdominal swelling and pain caused by gas that is trapped in the folds of the colon.

Anal fissures

Anal fissures are lesions in the form of small sores or cracks in the skin, that appear around the rectum or in the lining of the inner wall.

Fever

The fever is the abnormal elevation of body temperature (greater than 37.5 ° C) as the body's defensive response to any condition or disease.

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a disease that affects 4% of the population especially women between 40 and 50.

Stress

We have all been subject at some point in our lives to stress. However, what is, in fact, stress? Many people think that the word stress carries with it a negative connotation, but in truth, it is not.

Constipation

Constipation is a condition that is the lack of regular bowel movement or not completely emptied when they move.

Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a disorder that can affect women of reproductive age. This condition occurs when the endometrium or uterine lining appears and grows outside the uterus, especially in the ovaries, fallopian tubes, bladder or even in the intestine.

Eczema

Body sometimes becomes very sensitive in some people who have problems such as irritation and itching by rubbing on clothing, extreme temperatures, emotional stress, allergens and irritants.
When this happens, these people suffer from a dermatitis known as eczema is usually a pink scaly rash accompanied by very itchy and, in extreme cases, skin thickening and filled with painful cracks in parts.

Menstrual cramps

Upon reaching age 12 hormonal changes occur and initiates the onset of menstruation and at the same advertising, the reproductive phase of the life of a woman.

Backache

Back pain is caused by bad posture at work and while sitting at the computer, errors when exercising or not exercising any, heavy lifting, sudden movements, exposure to vibration caused by vehicles or machinery industrial, overweight, poor sleep, trauma, kidney problems, prostate, flu, arthritis, use of high heels or emotional stress causing muscle spasms.

Toothache

The toothache is considered by those who have suffered, as one of the most intense pain that exists.

Headache

Most headaches are caused by temporary emotional stress, high blood pressure, hangover, infection, nutritional deficiency and toxins in the body.

Sore feet

Usually people are not paying much attention or care to its feet and even subject them to various types of situations that may cause discomfort or pain and walking with very tight shoes or high heels.

Earache

Ear pain can be caused by various reasons. Many times when we are in an elevator in a very large building or an airplane ears hurt us due to atmospheric pressure.

Stomachaches

Stomach pain is defined as a vague feeling, vague or discomfort in the stomach

Sore neck

Because of its complicated structure (muscles, vertebrae and nerves) and the fact that moves constantly and must hold head weighing between 3.5 and 5 kilos, the neck is vulnerable to tension, stiffness and often even pain.

Diverticulitis (Diverticulosis)

Diverticulosis indicates the presence of small pockets, bulges or herniations (diverticula) in the large intestine in the section corresponding to the colon.

Diarrhea

Diarrhea is an intestinal dysfunction that causes frequent and liquid stools, and abdominal cramps with the loss of fluids and minerals vital to the body

Diabetes

Diabetes is an excess of sugar in the blood. It occurs when the pancreas does not produce the hormone insulin or does so insufficiently

Depression

Depression is an unpleasant emotional disorder that manifests itself in various degrees

Cardiovascular diseases

Cardiovascular diseases have become the leading cause of death in many countries. One of the most important factors in the onset of these diseases is inadequate nutrition.

Bruises

There are people whose skin is very fragile and the slightest touch the points with a bruise not always good effect especially among people who take blood thinners.

Conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis, also known as red eyes, is the clinical term that describes inflammation or infection of the thin membrane (conjunctiva) covering the whites of the eyes and inner eyelids.

Colitis

Colitis can be caused by parasitic infection, bacteria or viruses, allergies or food intolerances, reactions to certain medications, excessive stress, and snuff consumption of alcoholic beverages and an unbalanced diet.

Cholesterol

It is a yellowish fat essential to life.
However, when increases its amount in the blood becomes a serious anomaly.

Cystitis

Cystitis is an infection of the urinary system which is more common in women than in men.

Circulation

Circulation problems occur when blood vessels lose elasticity making it difficult the journey of blood through the body.

Scars

 The scars are those brands that remain after injury, burns, acne and some skin diseases.

Sciatic

The sciatic nerve is the longest in the body that extends from the lumbar vertebrae (lower back) passes through the posterior thigh and leg to the heel of the foot.

Tiredness

When a person is tired or exhausted, has a feeling of discomfort, unease and helplessness and that requires a strong will to perform a particular activity.

Cancer

Cancer is an abnormal and disordered growth of cells in the body, which develops as a parasite and invade surrounding tissues and then spread through the lymphatic system and bloodstream, producing metastases.

Corns or calluses

Corns appear as a protective response against repeated friction or pressure, usually due to inappropriate footwear. Calluses also can occur on the hands by the constant use of any tools. However, the calluses on the feet are the most painful and annoying, and those who do, are desperate, get rid of them.

Renal Calculus or kidney stones

Stones or kidney stones (kidney stones) develop in the urine from minerals such as calcium oxalate and / or phosphate, and uric acid.

Gallstones

The liver produces bile which is composed of cholesterol, lecithin and bile salts. It helps digestion, especially of fats in the upper small intestine.

Cramps or spasms

The vast majority of people have ever suffered from a sudden, involuntary, uncontrolled muscle pain known as cramps or spasms.

Bursitis

The bursa is a fluid-filled sac surrounding joints of the body and aims to protect the muscles, ligaments, tendons and skin from friction with the bone

Ailments that can cause poor posture and recommendations for improvement

The position is a fundamental part of body language.

Snoring

The sound of snoring is caused when there is a small blockage that impedes the flow of air through the back of the mouth and nose.

Bronchitis

Bronchitis is an inflammation of the main air passages to the lungs.

Asthma

Asthma is a Greek word meaning "panting or shortness of breath.

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a disease that affects the joints and that is the wear of the pad (called articular cartilage) between bone and blood.

Arthritis

Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints that is characterized by pain, swelling, deformity and / or joint stiffness.

Chapped Lips

Having no melanin (pigment that protects skin from the sun's rays and gives it color) lips are prone to crack much easier than the rest of the body skin.

Atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis is the thickening of the arteries and loss of elasticity which implies that the veins from becoming hard.

Anxiety

Everyone, at some point in our lives, we felt anxiety. However, when anxiety becomes a vague and indeterminate sense of anxiety or fear that is disproportionate to the potential threat that is caused or arises the desire to flee without knowing what the real danger, requires special attention.

Anemia

Anemia (Greek alhaima, lack of blood) is a condition where there is a decrease in the number of hemoglobin or red blood cells that carry oxygen to tissues.

Ampoules

Ampoules are the result of constant rubbing or friction that is part of the skin (feet, hands, etc..) With an object (shoes, tennis racket, garden tool, etc.)

Alcoholism

When there is excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages and intense, causing the drinker to physiological problems, mental, emotional, occupational, familial, economic and social, then we speak of alcoholism.

Allergy

An allergy (also called hypersensitivity reaction) appears when the body's defense system, the immune system reacts  exaggerated compared with exposure to an allergen

Menopause

Menopause (also called menopause or change of life) occurs in most women between 45 and 55.

Aphonia and dysphonia

Often due to inflammation of the larynx, pharynx or tonsillitis can have voice problems such as Aphonia and dysphonia

ringing in the ears or tinnitus

ringing in the ears or tinnitus represent abnormal sounds (such as chirps, whistles, bells, chimes, thunder, chirps or whistles) they feel, continuously or at intervals of silence, in one or both ears.
An estimated 36 million people worldwide suffer occasionally or constantly these drones.

Acne

Acne is an inflammatory condition of the sebaceous glands. Usually, the lesions are located on the face, neck, chest and shoulders.
Acne usually occurs in adolescence due to hormonal changes that occur in that period. It is so much so that nearly six in ten young people between twelve and twenty years suffer some degree of acne.
However, it may also occur in women taking oral contraceptives and related midlife, rather. with normalization of bowel function.

Heartburn

is a burning sensation that starts in the lower chest and may spread to the throat.
Usually occurs when stomach acid flows back up the sphincter between the esophagus to the stomach because it has not closed completely or because there is pressure (tight clothing, pregnancy, obesity) in the stomach acid that causes the rise into the esophagus.

Slimming or weight loss

It is important to maintain a balanced diet to keep us not only in form but also well fed.
 
 However, many people want rapid weight loss and extreme dieting start (only grapes, lemons or oranges) to the end, only get a few kilos to lose weight, many times, to recover almost immediately. What these people do not know is that during this regime, may be prone to getting sick from lack of vitamins and other essential elements for maintaining health.