Periodontitis is a serious form of gum disease that affects the soft tissues surrounding the teeth. Gum disease usually starts with gingivitis. It can progress to periodontitis if not treated early. In periodontitis, gum inflammation spreads to the deeper connective tissues, including the bone, that...
Bed-wetting in kids who are potty-trained Fast breathing Belly pain Throwing up Behavior changes Fruity-smelling breath In some babies or kids, type 1 diabetes can also look like the flu. If you notice any of these symptoms, take your child to the doctor. Type 1 Diabetes Causes Experts ar...
Indigestion, sometimes called dyspepsia,is a broad term used to describe discomfort or belly pain after you eat. Reflux is one of the many causes of indigestion. Acid reflux vs. GERD When you have reflux once in a while, it's not considered a disease. But when you have heartburn more t...
Many STDs are treatable, but effective cures are lacking for others, such as HIV,HPV, andhepatitis B, andhepatitis C. Evengonorrhea, once easily cured, has become resistant to many of the older traditional antibiotics. Many STDs can be present in, and spread by, people who do not have an...
Prednisone is a drug used for suppressing the immune system and inflammation such as asthma, severe psoriasis, lupus, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, and several types of arthritis. Side effects, drug interactions, dosage, and pregnancy and breastfe
Signs of bulimia include anxiety about appearance, eating large amounts of food at a time, hoarding food and eating in secret. Untreated bulimia can lead to tooth decay, gum disease and problems with the heart, kidney and esophagus. This eating disorder is especially dangerous when purging is ...
Gum disease- According to theNHS, gum disease can cause a metallic taste in the mouth - what the person is actually tasting is decay from the bacteria in their mouth. Colds or sinus infections- We all know that colds disrupt the senses, and although losing taste can be a side-effect, ...
GUM DISEASE, Teeth Problems, TMJ DISORDER, TONGUE PROBLEMS9 Common Pediatric Dental Procedures Parents Need to Know Kids’ dental care or pediatric dental care comes with its own set of unique challenges due to several factors such as age, diet and oral hygiene. […] CHILDREN'S & BABIES' HE...
If you have high blood pressure, you’re hardly alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have hypertension or take a medication (sometimes more than one) to manage it. Only one-quarter of them have it under control...
Craniopharyngioma is a rare brain tumor found near the pituitary gland. It occurs in 0.5 to 2 cases per million people every year.In children, craniopharyngioma accounts for 1.2 to 4 percent of all brain tumors. They are rare in children younger than two years but commonly diagnosed in childre...