Disease Causes Archive

  • There are several factors or causes of leg edema. Besides blood vessels, water can be found in interstitial spaces between body tissues and in the cells. Edema is a health [...]

    Causes of Leg Edema

    There are several factors or causes of leg edema. Besides blood vessels, water can be found in interstitial spaces between body tissues and in the cells. Edema is a health [...]

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  • Dry lips can be very unattractive and painful. Most people ignore them. They take it for granted that they will heal themselves but it is not the case all the [...]

    Dry Lips Causes

    Dry lips can be very unattractive and painful. Most people ignore them. They take it for granted that they will heal themselves but it is not the case all the [...]

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  • Aplastic anemia is a condition which develops when the body stops producing required new blood cells. This condition makes you feel fatigued and increases the risk of infections and the [...]

    Aplastic Anemia Causes

    Aplastic anemia is a condition which develops when the body stops producing required new blood cells. This condition makes you feel fatigued and increases the risk of infections and the [...]

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  • Tongue is an important sensory organ and has many muscles. Tongue’s upper surface is covered with taste buds and papillae. There are several factors which trigger changes in appearance and [...]

    Tongue Ulcer Causes

    Tongue is an important sensory organ and has many muscles. Tongue’s upper surface is covered with taste buds and papillae. There are several factors which trigger changes in appearance and [...]

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  • The ear is one of the sensory organs. It not only helps in hearing but also aids in maintaining balance of the body. An ear is divided into three parts [...]

    Fluid in Ears Causes

    The ear is one of the sensory organs. It not only helps in hearing but also aids in maintaining balance of the body. An ear is divided into three parts [...]

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  • Most of us are familiar with the term cold sweats and might have experienced at some point of life. Coldness, extreme perspiration and nervousness are the symptoms of cold sweats. [...]

    Cold Sweat Causes

    Most of us are familiar with the term cold sweats and might have experienced at some point of life. Coldness, extreme perspiration and nervousness are the symptoms of cold sweats. [...]

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  • Cerebral hemorrhage is also called intercerebral hemorrhage or brain hemorrhage. This is a subtype of intracranial hemorrhage, that is bleeding or hemorrhage in the skulls. This develops within the brain [...]

    Cerebral Hemorrhage Causes

    Cerebral hemorrhage is also called intercerebral hemorrhage or brain hemorrhage. This is a subtype of intracranial hemorrhage, that is bleeding or hemorrhage in the skulls. This develops within the brain [...]

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  • Scientifically, gestational diabetes is called Gestational Diabetes Mellitus. As the name suggests, it afflicts women during pregnancy. Women suffering from gestational diabetes don’t show any symptoms before their pregnancy. It [...]

    Gestational Diabetes Causes

    Scientifically, gestational diabetes is called Gestational Diabetes Mellitus. As the name suggests, it afflicts women during pregnancy. Women suffering from gestational diabetes don’t show any symptoms before their pregnancy. It [...]

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  • Toxic shock syndrome is a health condition that is triggered by the toxic substances released by certain bacteria. This is a rare bacterial infection, but it can be a life-threatening [...]

    Toxic Shock Syndrome Causes

    Toxic shock syndrome is a health condition that is triggered by the toxic substances released by certain bacteria. This is a rare bacterial infection, but it can be a life-threatening [...]

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  • Tension headache is the most common headache type among the adults. These are often called stress headaches. If a tension headache occurs periodically, i.e., 10 – 15 days in a [...]

    Tension Headache Causes

    Tension headache is the most common headache type among the adults. These are often called stress headaches. If a tension headache occurs periodically, i.e., 10 – 15 days in a [...]

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  • Nausea is the urge or feeling to want to regurgitate or throw up the food which has been consumed. This is an annoying feeling which precedes the act of vomiting. [...]

    Causes of Nausea

    Nausea is the urge or feeling to want to regurgitate or throw up the food which has been consumed. This is an annoying feeling which precedes the act of vomiting. [...]

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  • Dry throat is also called sore throat. It is characterized by the dry scratchy throat and in some cases, a sore feeling around and in throat which worsens while swallowing [...]

    Dry Throat Causes

    Dry throat is also called sore throat. It is characterized by the dry scratchy throat and in some cases, a sore feeling around and in throat which worsens while swallowing [...]

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  • In medical terms, protein in urine is called Proteinuria. Actually, it is an abnormal high amount of serum protein in urine. The protein in the urine fights against infection, balances [...]

    Protein in Urine Causes

    In medical terms, protein in urine is called Proteinuria. Actually, it is an abnormal high amount of serum protein in urine. The protein in the urine fights against infection, balances [...]

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  • Body acne is similar to the facial acne. Acne is caused by same factors, whether it appears on face or other body parts. However, there may be certain other factors [...]

    Body Acne Causes

    Body acne is similar to the facial acne. Acne is caused by same factors, whether it appears on face or other body parts. However, there may be certain other factors [...]

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  • In medical terms, canker sores are called aphthous stomatitis or aphthous ulcers. They are small in size and appear on several parts of the mouth. Canker sores often appear on [...]

    Canker Sores Causes

    In medical terms, canker sores are called aphthous stomatitis or aphthous ulcers. They are small in size and appear on several parts of the mouth. Canker sores often appear on [...]

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  • Upset stomach can be described in numerous ways. It can be a constant pain in the stomach which is accompanied by flatulence, diarrhea or vomiting. In some cases, people complain [...]

    Upset Stomach Causes

    Upset stomach can be described in numerous ways. It can be a constant pain in the stomach which is accompanied by flatulence, diarrhea or vomiting. In some cases, people complain [...]

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  • Kidneys are in the shape of beans. These are the vital organs that are located in abdomen near middle of back. Their main function is maintaining homeostatic balance of fluids [...]

    Kidney Pain Causes

    Kidneys are in the shape of beans. These are the vital organs that are located in abdomen near middle of back. Their main function is maintaining homeostatic balance of fluids [...]

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  • Pancreatic cancer begins in pancreas tissues. Pancreas lies in the abdomen just behind the lower part of the stomach. These secrete enzymes which help in digestion and hormones which help [...]

    Pancreatic Cancer Causes

    Pancreatic cancer begins in pancreas tissues. Pancreas lies in the abdomen just behind the lower part of the stomach. These secrete enzymes which help in digestion and hormones which help [...]

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  • Liver problems can include many diseases and conditions which afflict the liver. Liver is an organ which is in the size of a football which just sits below the rib [...]

    What Causes Liver Damage?

    Liver problems can include many diseases and conditions which afflict the liver. Liver is an organ which is in the size of a football which just sits below the rib [...]

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  • Periodontal disease is an inflammation of the gums around the tooth. This condition is mainly caused due to the formation of tartar and plaque on the surface of the teeth. [...]

    What Causes Periodontal Disease?

    Periodontal disease is an inflammation of the gums around the tooth. This condition is mainly caused due to the formation of tartar and plaque on the surface of the teeth. [...]

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  • Colon cancer is the cancer of large intestine, the lower part of the digestive system. And rectal cancer is the cancer of last many inches of colon. Together, they are [...]

    What Causes Colon Cancer?

    Colon cancer is the cancer of large intestine, the lower part of the digestive system. And rectal cancer is the cancer of last many inches of colon. Together, they are [...]

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  • Kidneys are the most important organs of human body. They assist in cleaning the blood and in balancing the chemicals of body. Also, they help digestive and circulatory system in [...]

    Kidney Infection Causes

    Kidneys are the most important organs of human body. They assist in cleaning the blood and in balancing the chemicals of body. Also, they help digestive and circulatory system in [...]

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  • Breast cancer is a cancer which forms in breast cells. There are several types of breast cancer, but tumor which occurs in milk ducts is the most common cancer type. [...]

    What Causes Breast Cancer?

    Breast cancer is a cancer which forms in breast cells. There are several types of breast cancer, but tumor which occurs in milk ducts is the most common cancer type. [...]

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  • Jaundice is a yellow discoloration of the eyes, mucous membranes or the skin. Bilirubin produces yellow pigment. It is the byproduct of old red blood cells. Jaundice is a symptom [...]

    Causes of Jaundice

    Jaundice is a yellow discoloration of the eyes, mucous membranes or the skin. Bilirubin produces yellow pigment. It is the byproduct of old red blood cells. Jaundice is a symptom [...]

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  • Cholera is an infection of small intestine. This is caused by Vibrio cholarae bacteria. Vomiting and watery diarrhea are the main symptoms. This health condition transmits from one person to [...]

    What Causes Cholera?

    Cholera is an infection of small intestine. This is caused by Vibrio cholarae bacteria. Vomiting and watery diarrhea are the main symptoms. This health condition transmits from one person to [...]

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