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Cyclical vomiting syndrome abbreviated as CVS, is a disorder that causes sudden, repeated attacks or episodes of severe nausea and vomiting. The condition is characterized by severe episodes of vomiting that has no apparent cause. The episodes of vomiting can last for hours or days and can equally alternate with symptom-free periods. It should be […]

Muscular Dystrophy is a rare condition which affects 1 in every 5000 males. It’s a group of genetic diseases that causes progressive weakness as well as loss of muscle mass. People suffering from Muscular Dystrophy often have abnormal genes or mutations which interfere with the production of proteins that are needed to build as well

Lyme disease is an infectious disease that is transmitted by a bacteria known as Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato. This disease is usually transmitted to human beings through a bite from an infected black legged or deer tick. The tick becomes infected after feeding on an infected deer or mouse. Moreover, the tick has to be

A Muscle spasm, which is alternatively known as muscle cramp, is a sudden and involuntary contraction of one or more muscles. This condition occurs when a muscle involuntarily and forcefully contracts and is unable to relax. Muscle spasms are quite common and even though they typically involve part or all of a muscle or several

Depressants, often referred to as sedatives and tranquilizers, are substances that slow down or depress activities in the brain and the central nervous system (CNS). Thus, these substances are often prescribed by doctors for the treatment of conditions such as depression and anxiety as well as sleep disorders. Even though these medications should be prescribed

Opioid use disorder is a problematic pattern of opioid use that leads to serious impairment or distress. Even though opioids are often prescribed to treat pain, prolonged use may lessen the pain relieving effects, thereby instead resulting in more severe pain. Besides, prolonged use of opioid could also result in dependency. Opioid addiction occurs when

There are indications that medical marijuana could treat addiction to stimulants. Of course, stimulant abuse is bad because it results in many health problems, including psychosis, hallucinations, skin sores and an obsession with one’s thoughts. According to research, there is an observed link between stimulant and marijuana use. Even though the researchers were interested in

Stress is a normal part of life and everyone is stressed at one point or the other. It’s the body’s reaction to any change that requires an adjustment or a response. The body reacts to these changes either physically, mentally or emotionally and that explains why it is possible to experience stress from your environment,

Erectile dysfunction, which is sometimes referred to as impotence, is the inability to get as well as keep an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse. It’s a common problem that is faced by most men and an estimated 30 million men in the United States are affected by it. Even though occasional erectile dysfunction may

Appetite loss is a condition wherein an individual may have less desire to eat, loss interest in food or feel nausea just at the idea of eating. Appetite loss can be experienced by anyone and for different reasons. This condition may sometimes be experienced alongside fatigue in situations where people do not eat enough food