Lymphatic & Endocrine system Articles

There are more than 250 million people infected with hepatitis B virus worldwide. This disease often shows no symptoms for a long time, but can lead to cirrhosis, cancer and death. And we can prevent it.

Hepatitis B is a potentially deadly disease of the liver which affects millions of people worldwide. It is highly contagious and, in some cases, untreatable. But it can be prevented.

Hepatitis B is a viral infection which affects the liver. As the illness progresses, the organ slowly loses its function, which makes certain symptoms emerge.

Hepatitis is a condition which, although unpleasant, usualy resolves in a few months with therapy and lifestyle change. But sometimes, this illnes can become chronic, sometimes even lifelong.

Even though they attack completely different cells, and are completely unrelated in scientifical classifications, people with HIV are more prone to a viral hepatitis infection than the rest of the population.

Hypothyroidism comes with a few common symptoms such as weight gain, hair loss, dry and scaly skin, difficulties getting pregnant, and a few others. What should you know?

Every year, thousands of people get infected with hepatitis A, a disease associated primarily with poor hygiene. Though unpleasant, this disease usually resolves on its own after a few weeks. But, in some cases, it can result in death.

An underactive thyroid is rarely a cause for neuropathy, but it can be if the condition is left untreated for too long. The best way to treat peripheral neuropathy in patients with hypothyroidism is with hormone replacement therapy and good nutrition.

Decreased libido is a common symptom of hypothyroidism, but there are a few way to increase your sex drive without resorting to sexual enhancers.

Hypothyroidism can be diagnosed in a few ways, but the most reliable way to determine whether a person has an underactive thyroid is through blood tests.