Chasing Twenty Three

Meralgia Paresthetica is a plant with multiple uses, including as a topical treatment for dryness.   I know this sounds strange, but it is true, so read on to find out more   These plants were developed by the Incas and are now called the 'Paresthetica' family. They are one of only four plant families that are native to the Andes in South America. The other three are: Pachira (Tilia…

Bacteria in the genus Ehrlichia are known as pathogenic bacteria, but the first documented human case of ehrlichiosis was not detected until 1986. Since then, the numbers of reported case reports has increased quite rapidly and presently stands at over 500 per year.   Ehrliciosis is characterized by the development of severe illness, especially if Ehrlicia are left untreated. Ehrlicia cause a wide variety of symptoms, such as loss of…

Whipple disease, also known as Gastrointestinal System Infection (GSI), is an inflammation of the lining of the small intestine. It is characterized by inflammation in the large intestine, which may result in vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. The small intestine contains a protective mucosal layer known as the mucosa, which is composed mainly of cecal amylase, amylopectin, and bile salts.   The thin, rough surface of the small intestine is…

Atorvastatin is a prescription medicine approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Most commonly, this drug is prescribed to patients with atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is a condition where fatty deposits called plaques form on artery walls and cause heart disease and stroke. Other side effects of atorvastatin are: diarrhea, vomiting, chest pain, leg pain, urinary tract infection, urinary incontinence, leg numbness, muscle stiffness, fatigue, muscle fatigue, and stomach upset.  …

  The hereditary hemochroma is a condition that can result in serious liver disease, liver cancer and other serious health issues   Early diagnosis and effective treatment are necessary to avoid complications from the condition.   Inherited hemochroma occurs when your blood contains more than one chromosome from the same or different families. When this occurs, it can lead to a variety of conditions including hemolytic anemia and hematopoietic carcinoma.…

  Laryngospasm (leh-RAY-oh-spaz-mah) is a temporary spasm of the muscles of the throat and vocal chords that temporarily make it difficult to breathe or speak. The muscles of your larynx, or voice box, are two long thin fibers at the back of your mouth (breath pipe). They attach to the uvula, a cartilage in the front of your mouth that can vibrate as you talk. When the larynx contracts, this…