Kidney Infection Signs and Symptoms
A kidney infection occurs when bacterial germs move up from the bladder to the urethras and into the kidneys. Once the germs reach the kidney area they begin to multiply and spread. There are two different types of kidney infections: Acute kidney infection and Chronic Kidney infection.
Acute kidney infection begins suddenly with severity and progresses very rapidly to resolution. Chronic kidney infection, on the other hand, progresses at a very slow rate and the severity becomes drastically worse usually ending in kidney failure. The medical term for Kidney infection is known as Pyelonephritis. (more…)
April 17, 2008
Infection Control: The How and Why
Infection is a serious issue, and there are literally millions of different infections that the human body can develop. In order to keep yourself as healthy and infection-free as possible, it is important that you take a few things into serious consideration.
Washing your hands frequently is one of the best and most important things that you can do to avoid infection, and you should never share makeup or eye medicine with other people. (more…)
April 15, 2008
Herpes Infection - An Introduction
A herpes infection is something that just about everyone has heard about. It is considered an STD or sexually transmitted disease but you may be surprised to know that a herpes infection is more than just the one variety. In fact, cold sores, which are often something that people in every lifestyle have to deal with, are also part of the herpes virus. (more…)
April 13, 2008
Gum Infection and Its Consuequences
If you have ever been bothered by a slight pain where the teeth meet the gums, think back on what you have recently eaten that may have been jammed between the gums and your teeth. Crunchy foods are easily caught in these areas and unless removed through proper oral hygiene can lead to a gum infection that can be both painful and troublesome. Typically, food particles that are left to decay on their own not only exacerbate the problems associated with a gum infection, but they can also make your breath take on the odor of the rotting food. (more…)
April 11, 2008
How is a Chronic Sinus Infection Caused?
It is not unusual for many people to develop sinus infections once or twice a year. The body’s natural defenses do a good job at protecting itself against bacterial infections but there are some who suffer from chronic sinus infection against which some more aggressive measures may be needed. To be considered chronic, sinus infection symptoms will last more than eight weeks, will be present four or more times a year and often each episode will last longer than 20 days. (more…)
April 9, 2008
Prevention and Treatment of Ear Infection and Fever
Ear infection and fever is something that is quite common in children during their toddler years. Often times, these ear infection and fever symptoms occur during teething. This is caused by the buildup of fluid as the teeth push through. The fever can also be attributed to teething. However, it is possible to have ear infection and fever symptoms prior to teething and after teething occurs as well. (more…)
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