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Morgellons Disease is an unusual illness associated with Lyme disease. It’s caused by exposure to a form of bacteria called a spirochete, which usually infect humans but are transmitted through bites from infected ticks. This study was published online in the prestigious scientific journal Clinical Dermatology. It found that Morgellons Disease is much more common …

What is a pet scan? It is an imaging procedure that uses positron emission tomography to visualize and quantify metabolic processes inside the human body. PET is the abbreviation for positron emission tomography. It was first used in 1969 in Japan by Dr. Hiroaki Ono to image the thyroid gland. Since then, it has been …

Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), otherwise known as relapsing remitting MS, affect more than one person at a time. For those who have suffered a relapse of MS, the first sign or symptoms of the condition are often confused with those of the condition. As such, it is important to understand the signs and symptoms …

Many of us get twitches at times. They are often associated with: anxiety, nervousness and fatigue. In fact, many medications check the leaflet or the back of the pack for possible adverse side effects. You also need to take care not to make a habit of taking too much medication as you may cause side …

If you are looking for a natural diuretic that has no side effects, there is a lot to choose from. One of the most popular of them is the herbal water pill. This herbal supplement works in much the same way as any other liquid diuretic, only it contains herbs and minerals instead of sodium …

What is a nevus? In layman’s terms, a nevi is a birth mark. However, there’s more to know than that. There are many forms of nevi, including; connective tissue, epidermal nevus and melanocytic. This type of birth defect can be caused by many things such as genetic mutations, exposure to chemicals, or anemia, among others. …

There are many causes of nodules on the lung; each having its own set of symptoms and signs. The first cause is known as a pulmonary nodule and it is an enlarged nodule that is found in the respiratory system. It is often accompanied by coughing and wheezing. Nodules that are located in the chest …

When your doctor diagnoses you with a severe heart condition, it’s important to know the symptoms that will help you recognize whether or not you are having a heart attack. In most cases, symptoms that can be indicative of a heart attack include pain in your chest, shortness of breath, or dizziness. If a symptom …

Omeprazole, otherwise known as Zantac, is often used to treat various symptoms of GERD and other medical conditions caused by excessive stomach acid reflux. It should be taken for a specific period of time on a daily basis for at least 14 days a week for the recommended dose of 2.5 mg/kg. Omeprazole can also …

Pantoprazoles is a proton pump inhibiting drug that reduces the production of gastric acid in the stomach. Pantoprazoles is typically prescribed to treat erosive gastritis (damage to the lower esophageal sphincter, or LES, caused by excessive stomach acid produced by the stomach acid producing bacteria, or GERD). Although it is prescribed for GERD, it has …