Acute tonsillitis is an infection (which can be viral or bacterial) of the tonsils or tonsils, two small defense organs in the form of pads that are located in the back of the throat, one on each side. The infection produces inflammation of these lymph nodes and, therefore, causes throat...
Yellow fever is an acute and infectious viral disease that is caused by the virus belonging to the Flaviviridae family of the yellow Flavivirus genus. The adjective “yellow” refers to signs of jaundice that manifest in some patients. At present, it can be prevented effectively by vaccination. However, it continues...
Allergy is called any abnormal reaction of the body when you have a certain substance, that is, an allergen. For the rest of the people it does not represent any risk but, in the case of the allergic, the immune system activates its defense mechanisms, causing allergy symptoms. So, what...
Acute myocardial infarction is a medical emergency, of extreme severity, due to its high mortality rate. In addition, it is one of the main causes of death in our environment together with cancer. Generally, the death of muscle fibers in the heart is called “acute myocardial infarction”. Based on the...
Coccidioidomycosis is a systemic infection caused by fungi called Coccidioides, which belong to the dimorphic species. This disease is also called valley fever or San Joaquin fever. It is called San Joaquín or valley fever, because the fungi Coccidoides immitis that are found exclusively in the San Joaquin Valley and...
Cotard syndrome is defined as a mental disorder, in which the person thinks that she is dead, without being. That is to say, it ensures its existence as an undeniable fact. Mainly, it is a type of delirium, which is also known as nihilistic delirium or denial. It is rare,...
One day, you climb a normal ladder and you realize that you feel too much fatigue. Then, you realize that sometimes your heart beats too hard, for no apparent reason. You get scared and go to the doctor. Fortunately, it’s not as serious as you thought. “You have low hemoglobin...
Diabetic foot ulcers are lesions in the form of sores that appear as a consequence of the affectations caused by high glucose on the vessels, nerves and epithelial tissue. It is a common condition among those who suffer from diabetes and, in fact, due to the complications involved, is related...
They support a good amount of weight, they give us the necessary balance and allow us to move. That is why it is very important to have healthy strong knees. In the following article, we will give you some tips and exercises to keep them healthy and vital longer. Strong...
The natural remedies for headaches are very advisable. It is always better to try to control the symptoms by natural means than through medications. In addition, these types of treatments are usually very effective. A headache is a type of a headache that has some specific characteristics. It is perceived...