Rick Hutch's Articles in Medicine Show All|Display Category|Title|Newest|Oldest Information on Sleep Apnea An apnea is a period of time during which breathing stops or is markedly reduced. In simplified terms, an apnea occurs when a person stops breathing for 10 seconds or more. So, if normal breath airflow is 70% to 100%, an apnea is if you stop breathing completely Information on Lupus First off, lupus is not rare. But we definitely need a spokesperson. We need someone famous to take on lupus as their cause. The problem with lupus is, people can't tell how sick you really are. That's one of the reasons lupus doesn't get the respect it deserves Hypothyroidism - Causes, Symptoms, Treatment Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the body lacks sufficient thyroid hormone. Since the main purpose of thyroid hormone is to "run the body's metabolism", it is understandable that people with this condition will have symptoms associated with a slow metabolism Hyperthyroidism - Causes, Symptoms, Treatment Hyperthyroidism affects people of both sexes, though women are ten times more likely than men to experience it. Around 80 percent of all hyperthyroidism cases are caused by Graves' disease Hepatitis A – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment Hepatitis A is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis A virus. Hepatitis A can affect anyone. In the United States, hepatitis A can occur in situations ranging from isolated cases of disease to widespread epidemics Information on Meningitis Meningitis is an infection of the fluid in the spinal cord and the fluid that surrounds the brain. Meningitis is usually caused by an infection with a virus or a bacterium. Knowing whether meningitis is caused by a virus or a bacterium Graves Disease - Causes, Symptoms, Treatment Graves’ disease is the most common cause of overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism). It is caused by an antibody that acts like thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and causes the thyroid gland to produce excess thyroid hormones. Gallstones - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Gallstones are small, pebble-like substances that develop in the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped sac located below your liver in the right upper abdomen. Gallstones form when liquid stored in the gallbladder hardens into pieces of stone-like material Bleeding During Pregnancy Pregnancy is a joyful time, but it can also be a time filled with worry and concern for many women. Noticing spotting during pregnancy can set off alarm bells for many pregnant women. Is it a sign of problems? Headaches – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Headache is defined as pain in the head that is located above the eyes or the ears, behind the head (occipital), or in the back of the upper neck. Headache, like chest pain or dizziness, has many causes. Cataract - Causes, Symptoms, Treatment Cataract is not a problem as it once was. For most people with poor vision from cataract, the prospects of regaining good vision and resuming normal daily activities are excellent. Our facility is oriented towards providing low-stress patient-friendly care. Ways to Get Rid of Hiccups Remember the day, when you just had to leave for an urgent meeting for delivering an important office reportand hiccups started to irritate you. Or it may happen that when you decided to start your speech, hiccups starts up leaving you feeling humiliated Thyroid Nodule – Causes and Symptoms The term "thyroid nodule" refers to any abnormal growth that forms a lump in the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is located low in the front of the neck, below the Adam's apple. The gland is shaped like a butterfly and wraps around the windpipe or trachea Signs of Dehydration Dehydration occurs when the amount of water leaving the body is greater than the amount being taken in. The body is very dynamic and always changing. This is especially true with water in the body Natural Cures for Thyroid Disorder Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid disease) is a condition in which the thyroid gland fails to produce enough thyroid hormone. The inadequate functioning of the thyroid gland can slow the intellectual functions Natural Cures for Hangovers Hangover (veisalgia) describes the amount of painful physical effects following thick intake of drugs, especially intoxicating beverages. A hangover is caused by a combination of the poisonous byproduct of alcohol metabolism (acetaldehyde) Meningitis – Causes and Treatment Meningitis is inflammation of the thin tissue that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, called the meninges. There are several types of meningitis. The most common is viral meningitis, which you get when a virus enters the body through the nose or mouth and travels to the brain Constipation And Risk Factors Constipation is a common symptom where a person has difficulty passing faeces or unusually dry stool. In simple language it is irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels

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