Otitis media is an inflammation of the ear that can occur due to the presence of viruses or bacteria, being common after a cold or sinusitis attack, for example. But otitis media can also appear as a result of trauma or allergies, for example. Due to inflammation in the ear, it is possible to notice […]
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Treatment for osteoporosis is aimed at strengthening bones. Therefore, it is very common for people undergoing treatment, or preventing the disease, in addition to increasing their intake of foods with calcium, to also take calcium and vitamin D supplements. However, this type of supplementation must Always be advised by a doctor to avoid being harmful […]
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Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that causes symptoms such as plaques or red spots on the skin, itching, burning, dry or cracked skin, especially on the arms, elbows, hands, legs and scalp. Although its cause is not completely known, psoriasis appears to be related to genetic and environmental factors, and it is common […]
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Kidney stones are a type of stone that appears in the kidneys and urinary tract, formed by substances such as calcium and uric acid, which can accumulate when present in excess in the urine, causing symptoms such as pain and nausea. Although small stones can be eliminated from the body naturally through urine, sometimes medications […]
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Otitis is inflammation or infection in the ear affecting the external auditory canal, middle ear or the labyrinth, causing symptoms such as ear pain, itching or a feeling of pressure in the ear, fever or pus coming out of the ear. Otitis can affect different parts of the ear, otitis is normally classified as external, […]
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Dyspepsia is a situation in which a person presents signs and symptoms of poor digestion, such as pain in the upper part of the abdomen, belching, nausea and a feeling of general malaise, which can directly interfere with the person’s quality of life. Most of the time, dyspepsia is related to the presence of bacteria […]
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Tinea corporis is a skin infection caused by fungi, resulting in symptoms such as ring-shaped spots on the skin, itching and peeling skin, mainly affecting the buttocks, trunk, neck, arms or legs. This type of mycosis is caused by fungi of the species Trichophyton or Microsporumwhich live in the outer layers of the skin, and […]
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Morbid obesity is characterized by a body mass index (BMI) equal to or greater than 40 kg/m². This form of obesity is also known as grade 3 obesity. BMI is not an accurate tool for diagnosing obesity and, therefore, the doctor and nutritionist must carry out a complete assessment, using other body measurements, such as […]
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Polycystic ovary syndrome is a hormonal disorder characterized by the formation of cysts in the ovaries, increased testosterone and lack of ovulation, causing symptoms such as irregular menstruation, hair loss, appearance of hair on the face or difficulty getting pregnant. The exact cause of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is not yet fully known, but it […]
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Poliomyelitis (infantile paralysis) is an infectious disease caused by the poliovirus, which usually lives in the intestine, but which can reach the bloodstream and, in some cases, affect the central nervous system, causing paralysis of the limbs, motor changes and may even cause the death. The polio virus is transmitted from one person to another […]
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