It has been known for years that when people inhale asbestos fibers many of them will ultimately develop a type of cancer called mesothelioma. This knowledge has not prevented it from being used in a wide assortment of products.Companies that have been making asbestos products have known for decades that they have been injuring and killing their employees. So did the United States government.Over the years asbestos has been used in anything...more
When someone is diagnosed with mesothelioma they often feel helpless, sad, and perhaps even a bit desperate. That's because they have been diagnosed with a life threatening disease that has no known cure.The patient probably knows many people who have also worked with asbestos who have contracted this terrible disease. And many of them have probably perished from it. And if they know anyone who has mesothelioma they know that it can be very...more
Mesothelioma victims can experience a substantial amount of pain. However, there are medications that can make them more comfortable.Experiencing a physical pain in one's chest or abdomen may be the first sign of mesothelioma. And, if the disease has spread, people may also feel pain in other parts of their body. As the disease spreads and the mesothelioma tumor grows other symptoms may appear.What is the Cause of Mesothelioma Pain?One of the most common symptoms of mesothelioma is a buildup of fluids. As a mesothelioma tumor gets larger it produces a fluid in the patient's abdomen or chest. If the fluid is in a person's chest it will compress the lung and can cause severe pain.As the fluid increases it will slowly crush vital organs. When that happens a person usually loses his appetite and often finds it very difficult to sleep.It can be challenging to completely eliminate the pain but there are a number of proven ways to reduce any discomfort. This should not be shied away from because the sooner pain treatment is initiated the more effective it will be. And when a patient physically feels better their quality of their life will improve.A number of medications have been...more
If you have been diagnosed with hypertension you are probably wondering what types of treatments are available. There are many different hypertension treatment options out there for hypertension. Here is some information on hypertension treatment and the hypertension treatment guidelines that you should follow.Work with Your DoctorBefore you start...more
Arthroscopic surgery in India is possible across the country. Many of the most advanced medical facilities in the world exist outside of the United States, with specific programs carefully designed to attract international travelers such as Nigerian citizens. In fact, hospitals like Wockhardt, Ruby Fortis and Apollo have spent the last decade...more
Dark circles under the eyes are an extremely common and distressing issue. Many people assume they're caused by not getting enough sleep, and they're right. Lack of sleep can make skin look pale, allowing blood vessels to show through and give the appearance of dark circles. Dark circles under the eyes are the most common non-hormonal skin problem.Another cause may be bad blood circulation. Cardio exercise increases blood circulation and may help the dark circles to disappear. The areas directly located under the eyes are closely related to kidneys and liver, so the appearance of dark circles may indicate problems or weakness in the kidney or liver activity.Dark circles are mainly found around the eyes and they are also known as "bags under the eyes". These black rings make us look exhausted and ill. They are very obvious and annoying. They are difficult to cover up and even harder to get rid of.In short, they are the bane of many people's lives. There are many contributing factors to the development of these dark circles and even more things that can make them worse. Some factors are unavoidable like age and ill healthbut many can be prevented and treated easily. Almost everyone...more
Acne is a common skin problem that is experienced by many individuals. Acne also occurs in many forms and is often severe amongst young adults. There are various types of acne that can occur and the most commonly seen ones are the blackheads and the...more
A boil is often a red, swollen, agonizing bump below the epidermis. Boil or fur-uncle is typically an epidermis illness brought on by the inflammation of hair follicles, thus resulting within the localized accumulation of dead tissues. Man or women...more
Prediction of the gout attack is difficult. In most of the cases it starts at night times. Gout symptoms develops rapidly but last only for about 5-10 days period. In most of cases there are chances of gout returning back. When the gout disappears...more
A heel spur is a condition where there is an excess deposit of calcium on the calcaneal bone, forming hooks that look like spurs. They can be uncomfortable and painful. People of all ages can have spurs. However, this is most common among middle-aged...more
The advancement in medical science has benefitted millions of people across the world. Many diseases and illnesses which were considered impossible to treat can now be cured easily without any problem. It has also helped save the lives of millions...more
Radiation therapy (RT) is a local treatment measure used to kill cancerous cells and reduce the size of tumors. Doses of ionizing radiation are focused upon cells that divide more quickly than normal. They damage portions of the cells' DNA structure,...more