A to Z Health Guide Archives - Page 11 of 13

Colic

Colic Colic is a term used to describe a painful condition affecting young infants in the first months of life, thought to be due to spasm of the bowel and/or [...]

Colds And Flu

Colds And Flu Colds and flu are the most common cause of illness in adults and children. Most colds are caused by a viral infection – there are more than 200 [...]

Cirrhosis Of The Liver

Cirrhosis Of The Liver Cirrhosis of the liver is the term used to describe liver disease where chronic inflammation of liver cells has caused an extensive and widespread build up [...]

Cirrhosis

Cirrhosis Cirrhosis is the term used to describe the end stages of liver disease where chronic inflammation of liver cells has caused an extensive build up of scar tissue in the [...]

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME). It primarily affects young adults and resembles a prolonged flu-like illness. By definition, the symptoms must be [...]

Cholesterol

Cholesterol Cholesterol is a fat like substance called a sterol. It is hard and waxy and melts at 149ºC (300ºF). Our body manufactures approximately one gram of cholesterol per day; [...]

Cervical Dysplasia

Cervical Dysplasia 'Cervical' refers to the cervix, which is the neck of the uterus that juts into the top of the vagina. 'Dysplasia' means that cells are growing in a [...]

Cellulite

Cellulite Cellulite is the word used to describe the lumpy uneven type of fat that accumulates on the buttocks and limbs of many women. It is rather unsightly because it [...]

Celiac Disease

Celiac Disease Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition in which eating gluten triggers an immune response in the body, causing inflammation and damage to the small intestine. Left undiagnosed, it [...]

Cataracts

Cataracts A cataract is a clouding of the normally clear lens of the eye. Cataracts are incredibly common; they are the most common cause of impaired vision or blindness. By [...]