Gastroesophageal reflux (GER), or more simply reflux, is a symptom in which stomach contents flow back up into the esophagus. The acid in the stomach irritates …
Lyme disease
Ticks can transmit diseases to humans with their bites: Lyme disease is a dreaded infection that usually causes a red rash. A quick and careful removal …
chickenpox
Chickenpox (medical: varicella) is a highly contagious viral infection. They are among the most common childhood diseases. The disease often begins with a low-grade fever, headache, and …
Sore Throat
A sore throat and difficulty swallowing are often the first signs of a cold. But other diseases can also cause a sore throat. Most of them will …
Back pain
Back pain can occur in any area of the spine (upper, middle, and lower back). They are one of the most common reasons for seeing a …
Tick bite
Tick bites are usually harmless and the ticks can be removed by the person affected. However, some ticks carry diseases that they can transmit to humans. The …
lupus erythematosus
Lupus erythematosus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can affect the skin and various organs. The aim of the therapy is to relieve the symptoms and …
Headache
Headaches (medical: cephalgia) are very common – you will hardly find anyone who has never had a headache. Most headaches are harmless and go away on …
Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids are protrusions of the vascular network and the surrounding mucous membrane in the last section of the intestine (anal canal and rectum). They are common …
Fever
If your body temperature is 38° or more, you have a fever. A fever is not an illness, but a sign that your immune system is …