About Acid Reflux Acid reflux disease (GERD) occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter does not close properly causing the contents of the stomach to leak back into the esophagus. This can cause a host of symptoms including acid regurgitation and heartburn. While the most common symptom is heartburn, not everyone who has GERD experiences heartburn. […]
Different Causes of Dizziness
Causes of Dizziness Many of us can remember spinning around and around as young kids trying to purposefully make ourselves so dizzy we would fall down. This same feeling of dizziness can occur as adults for a number of different reasons. Some of these reasons can signify illnesses while others can be caused by imbalances […]
Common Taste and Smell Disorders
About Taste and Smell Disorders We rely on our sense of taste and smell for a variety of purposes, many of which most of us take for granted. For instance, detecting smoke or a gas leak has saved a countless number of individuals from safety hazards. How many times have you sniffed food from the fridge […]
Should I Be Worried About My Snoring Problem?
Snoring Problem Most people snore at least a few times in their lives. When you have a cold or any other condition that blocks your nasal airways, you are more likely to snore during sleep. If you’ve ever been without restful sleep for long periods of time, you may begin to snore when you finally […]
Ear Infection in Adults
Ear Infection Differences While infant and child ear infections are a fairly common occurrence, adult ear infections do not occur nearly as frequently. This is because children are more susceptible to ear infections due to their Eustachian tubes becoming more easily blocked. Ear infections, also called acute middle ear infections, can be caused by a […]
Allergic Rhinitis
Difference Between Allergic Rhinitis and Non-Allergic Rhinitis Rhinitis is defined as the inflammation and irritation of the mucous membrane of the nose. While allergic rhinitis is the most common type of rhinitis, the condition may also be caused by non-allergic conditions. Whether the condition is caused by allergies or not, symptoms are similar and include […]
What Is Otitis Media?
About Otitis Media Otitis media is an infection of the middle ear. Specifically, the middle ear is the area between the inner ear and the tympanic membrane. Middle ear infection is one of the most common causes of an earache. This type of infection can be either acute or chronic, and sometimes, the ear drum ruptures, […]
What Causes Bell’s Palsy?
Bell’s Palsy Bell’s palsy is the paralysis or weakening of the facial muscles, most commonly affecting one side of the face. Facial nerve damage causes one side of the face to droop, and may also cause the affected person to lose their sense of taste in addition to other symptoms. In most cases, Bell’s palsy […]
What Are Antibiotics Used For?
Antibiotics An antibiotic is any medication that kills or slows down bacterial growth. There is an extensive variety of antibiotics, and each type works differently to affect certain types of bacteria. For this reason, it is important to only use the type of antibiotic medication that your doctor prescribes for the specific infection that you […]
Do I Have a Facial Nerve Problem?
Facial Nerve Function Your facial nerve is one of twelve cranial nerves in your body, and is the nerve responsible for controlling facial expressions and conveying taste sensations that come from the front portion of the tongue. If you are experiencing problems with your facial nerve, you may notice symptoms such as twitching, weakness or […]
Unresolved Medical Conditions
Medical Conditions Your throat consists of the larynx, pharynx, multiple pharyngeal muscles, the windpipe (trachea), oesophagus, and various blood vessels. It is located in the anterior of your neck, and is important for the transportation of air to your windpipe and food to your esophagus. There is a flap in your throat, technically called the […]
