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LYME DISEASE. erythema migran Lyme disease is also known as Lyme borreliosis is an infectious disease caused by a spirochete bacteria, Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato, which is spread by blacklegged ticks. The illness usually starts with a characteristic signs of erythema migrans and sick lesion    (localized infection) then it spread into other body site after few day to weeks with the following manifestations secondary annular skin lesion, meningitis, cranial neuritis, radiculoneuritis, peripheral neuritis, carditis, atrioventricular nodal block, or migratory musculoskeletal pain (disseminated infection). After periods of latent infection, intermittent or chronic arthritis, chronic encephalopathy or polyneuropathy, acrodermatitis may develop (persistent/chronic infection). The infection may be asymptomatic until it become disseminated or persistent and most patient experience signs during summer. CAUSES OF LYME DISEASE. black-legged tick Lyme disease is cau...

HICCUPS hiccups Hiccups is an repeated involuntary contraction  of the  diaphragm ( muscle that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity )     followed by a sudden closure of vocal cords, which cause characteristic "hic" sound. . The hiccup is an  involuntary action  involving a  reflex arc .  Hiccups is not a medical concern if it last for a few minutes or hours but when lasting longer than 2 days are considered as chronic hiccups and it may require medical intervention. Chronic hiccups may cause some serious medical issues such as dehydration, severe weight loss due to loss of appetite (desire to eat) and exhaustion due to it disrupt sleep. CAUSES OF HICCUPS The causes of hiccups is generally unknown, chronic hiccups are very rare, The following are just some of the possible causes: Coughing Swallowing air with chewing gum or sucking on candy Brain lesions or tumour Swallowing air excessively Gastroes...

SEVERE ACUTE RESPIRATORY SYNDROME. Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a viral respiratory illness caused by virus known as cononavirus,   SARS associated   cononavirus (SARS-CoV) characterized by severe difficult in breathing which sometimes cause death. It is a serious form of viral pneumonia, first identified in Asia in 2003. The World Health Organization has designated SARS a global health threat in February - 2003, an epidemic killed nearly 774 people worldwide before it was successfully contained. No new cases of SARS have been reported since 2004. SYMPTOMS OF SEVERE ACUTE RESPIRATORY SYNDROME. Initially symptoms of severe acute respiratory syndrome are flu-like. Incubation period of SARS is between four to six days, onset of symptoms is between two to ten days. SARS may complicate into viral pneumonia or secondary bacterial pneumonia, symptoms includes: fever is more than 38.0 degree Celsius associated with chills head...

DIARRHEA diarrhea Diarrhea is defined as passage of abnormally liquid (watery) or unformed (loose) stools at an increased frequency. Diarrhea may be classified into two (2) as acute if less than two (2) weeks, persistent if two (2) to four (4) weeks and chronic if more than four (4) weeks in duration. Diarrhea is among of the most common health complaints. Worldwide, more than one billion people suffer one or more episodes of acute diarrhea each year. Most cases of diarrhea are caused by an infection in the gastrointestinal tract. The microbes responsible for this infection include: bacteria viruses parasitic organisms ACUTE DIARRHEA Acute diarrhea refers to  at least three (3) liquid stools per day for less than two (2) weeks.  Acute  diarrhea is  acquired by oral fecal route and transmitted by direct (dirty hands) or indirect (ingestion of contaminated water or food) contact with the pathogens; these cases are often associated with fever...

people drinks alcohol. Alcohol abuse refers to continued alcohol use despite awareness of social, occupational, psychological or physical problems associated with drinking. The following are criteria used to diagnose alcohol abuse occurring at any time during a 12 month period: A failure to fulfill important responsibility at home, work or school. Drinking in dangerous ways situations, example before driving. Legal problems associated with alcohol.  Continuation of alcohol drink despite of problems caused by alcohol abuse. Alcohol dependence is a seperate disorder in which person develops a strong craving for alcohol because it produce pleasurable feelings or relieves stress or anxiety. Alcoholism is a primary, chronic disease in which genetic, psychosocial and environmental factors influence its development and manifestations, as defined by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence and the American Society of Addiction. CAUSES OF ALCOHO...

ALCOHOL AND WOMEN women alcohol abuse According to the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism of US, Almost 4 ( four) millions women suffer from alcohol abuse or dependence, but women who drink have different risk factors; potential dangers and drinking patterns than men. REASONS WHY WOMEN DRINK ALCOHOL In past decades, social and psychological reasons were assumed as main reasons for women to drink heavily, but many of these assumptions have proven to be false. The followings are more lkely to lead to drinking problems in women: Genetics Inherited susceptibility accounts for more than 50 percent of a person's vulnerability to serious drinking problems, lifestyle also play important role in determine whether women can engage in alcoholism. Depression depressed women are more likely to drinking problems Women with depression are more likely to have a drinking problems, women are more vulnerable to be depressed prior to drinking than men. ...

CONSTIPATION Constipation is a disorder of the digestive system where a person has hard and dry stool that are difficult and painful to pass. Its a common condition that caused by many factors such as not eating enough fibers, or not drinking enough water. Fibers and water helps in bowel movement in the colon, as bowel moves slow in the colon the absorption of water becomes greater results in hard and dry stool. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF CONSTIPATION   The symptoms of chronic constipation are: Passing fewer than three stools a week Having hard stools Straining to have bowel movements Feeling as though there's a blockage in your rectum that prevents bowel movements Feeling as though you can't completely empty the stool from your rectum Other symptoms include: stomach ache and cramps feeling bloated (full) and nauseous losing appetite CAUSES OF CONSTIPATION Causes of constipation are: Lack of fiber in the meal fibers rich food...