Vaginitis is inflammation of the vaginal mucosa that can be caused by an imbalance of vaginal flora, infections, hormonal changes or allergies, resulting in symptoms such as vaginal discharge, itching, redness, swelling or irritation. Vaginitis can affect both adult women and children, and in some cases, inflammation in the vagina can extend and affect the […]
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A gastric ulcer is a wound in the mucosa that lines the inside of the stomach that can cause symptoms such as burning in the upper part of the abdomen, nausea and/or vomiting, especially after eating food. Typically, gastric ulcer, also known as peptic ulcer, is caused by infection with the bacteria Helicobacter pylori or recurrent […]
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Chronic urticaria is a type of allergic reaction that causes recurring symptoms, such as itching, burning, and raised red patches on the skin, most days for a period of 6 weeks or more. This type of urticaria can be caused by the use of medication, stress or frequent contact with specific substances, but its cause […]
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Bone tuberculosis is a type of extrapulmonary tuberculosis in which the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis it spreads in the bloodstream and settles in the bones and joints, mainly in the spine, hips and knees. The main symptoms of bone tuberculosis include pain in the area infected by the bacteria, stiffness in the joints and difficulty in […]
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Toxoplasmosis is a disease caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii which can be found in cat feces, water or undercooked meat such as pork or lamb, contaminated with the parasite. Most of the time, toxoplasmosis does not cause symptoms, however in the case of people with a more fragile immune system, it is possible to […]
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Thrombosis is the formation of clots inside veins or arteries, which end up preventing total or partial blood circulation, resulting in symptoms such as pain and swelling in the affected area, loss of strength in the affected limb and pale skin. The most common type of thrombosis is deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which occurs in […]
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Knee tendinitis, also known as patellar tendonitis or jumper’s knee, is an inflammation of the knee patella tendon that causes intense pain in the knee region, especially when walking or exercising. Generally, knee tendonitis is more common in football, tennis, basketball players or runners, for example, due to excessive use of the extensor muscles (back […]
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Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the protozoan Trichomonas vaginaliscausing symptoms such as yellowish or greenish discharge, pain and burning when urinating and itching in the genital region. This infection can affect women or men, being transmitted through sexual intercourse without a condom with an infected person and affecting the vagina, vulva, […]
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PMS (premenstrual tension) is a syndrome caused by natural hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle, which can cause physical and/or emotional symptoms, such as anxiety, crying spells, muscle pain, colic and irritability. Generally, PMS appears 1 to 2 weeks before menstruation and its symptoms may remain more intense until the day of menstruation. Although they […]
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Cholelithiasis is the presence of stones inside the gallbladder due to the accumulation of bilirubin or cholesterol there, which causes obstruction of the bile duct and can lead to the appearance of some symptoms, such as pain in the stomach, back, vomiting and excessive sweating. , for example. It is important that in the presence […]
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