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Causes of Scarlet Fever

Scarlet fever is extremely contagious. It is caused by a specific strain of bacteria Group A beta hemolytic Streptococcus.

15 Aug 2012

Scarlet fever is essentially a bacterial infection that leads to a typical pink-red rash. It is caused by an organism Streptococcus and is seen rarely in developed countries like United Kingdom these days.

15 Aug 2012

Treatment of intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP)

Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP or obstetric cholestasis) may be mild and harmless but in severe cases may cause damage to the fetus. This is the reason why it needs to be treated appropriately and adequately.

14 Aug 2012

Diagnosis of intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP)

Women who develop obstetric cholestasis (also known as intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy) manifest with symptoms of intense itching.

14 Aug 2012

Symptoms of intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP)

Intrahepatic cholestasis (ICP, also known as obstetric cholestasis) is a condition of pregnancy that commonly manifests as itching and in rare cases jaundice.

14 Aug 2012

Causes of intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP)

Intrahepatic cholestasis or pregnancy (ICP also known as obstetric cholestasis) is usually seen as itching during later stages of pregnancy. In mild cases it is not harmful but severe cases may lead to fetal complications like premature birth, fetal distress (vital signs of the baby may be jeopardized) at birth and also the risk of still birth. 1-6

14 Aug 2012

What is intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP)?

Some women suffer from an itchy skin during pregnancy. This is usually harmless but it may be a sign of a more serious liver condition called obstetric cholestasis (also known as intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy or ICP). This type of liver damage may occur during the second or third trimester of pregnancy.

14 Aug 2012

Treatment of mouth cancer

Who treats mouth cancer?

13 Aug 2012

Diagnosis of mouth cancer

Cancers of the oral cavity are diagnosed after the patient presents with the symptoms of the condition. This is more often than not a long persistent lesion, swelling or ulcer within the mouth.

13 Aug 2012

Symptoms of mouth cancer

Mouth cancer or cancer of the oral cavity is a relatively uncommon cancer in the United Kingdom and a more common cancer in some parts of the world like Southeast Asia. With early detection this cancer is treatable and curable in some cases.

13 Aug 2012

Causes of mouth cancer

Cancer cells are normal cells whose DNA and genes are altered to cause them to multiply and grow abnormally.

13 Aug 2012

What is mouth cancer?

Mouth cancer or oral cancer occurs when there is an abnormal proliferation of tumor or cancer cells over the tongue, mouth, lips or gums and less commonly over tonsils, back of the throat (pharynx) and salivary glands.

13 Aug 2012

Treatment of Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is one of the most common digestive disorders affecting millions of people worldwide at some point in their lives. Treatment of this condition depends on lifestyle changes as well as medication.

12 Aug 2012

Diagnosis of Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is most commonly diagnosed based on the symptoms. Typical symptoms include heart burn, acid regurgitation and difficulty in swallowing.

12 Aug 2012

Symptoms of Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is one of the most common digestive disorders. The most frequent symptoms are heart burn and discomfort in the chest.

12 Aug 2012

Causes of Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

GERD or Gastro-esophageal reflux disease is one of the most common digestive problems worldwide. Nearly 1 in 5 persons will have the symptoms any time in a year and 1 in 10 will suffer the symptoms of the condition regularly or daily. As patients age, the symptoms worsen. Symptoms are also worse in pregnant women, smokers, obese and overweight individuals. 1-6

12 Aug 2012