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• Hemorrhoids - are also known as piles. Hemorrhoids are itching, painful, or bleeding masses of swollen tissues and varicose veins located in the anus and rectum. Although they can be extremely unpleasant and painful for many people, they can be easily treated and often prevented. Hemorrhoids bother about 89% of all Americans at some time in their lives.
• Herpes Virus - Herpes is the name of a group of viruses that cause painful blisters and sores. Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infected caused by Herpes Simplex Virus type 1 (HSV-1) or type 2 (HSV-2). Most genital herpes is caused by HSV-2. This virus affects the genitals, the cervix, as well as the skin in other parts of the body.
• Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid) - is a condition in which there is overproduction of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland, causing the levels of thyroid hormone in the blood to be too high. Abnormally high level of thyroid hormone typically speeds up the body's metabolism.
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - is one of the most common ailments of the bowel (intestines) and affects an estimated 15% of persons in the US. Irritable bowel syndrome is a disorder characterized by abdominal pain or discomfort including cramping, bloating, gas, diarrhea, and constipation. IBS is also called nervous stomach, functional bowel syndrome, irritable colon, spastic bowel and spastic colon.
• Sleeping Disorders - The wood insomnia is from the Latin "in" (not) and "somnus" (sleep). Insomnia is a condition that can take many different forms: difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, waking up too early, or waking up not feeling refreshed. According to a national survey, 54% of adults said they have experienced at least one symptom of insomnia at least a few times a week.
• Stress - Stress is your body's way of responding to any kind of demand. It can be caused by both good and bad experiences. In small doses, it can help you perform under pressure and motivate you to do your best. However, when the stresses undermine both your mental and physical health they are bad.
• Tonsil Infections - Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils caused by an infection. The tonsils are balls of lymphatic tissue on both sides of the throat, above and behind the tongue. They are part of the immune system, which helps the body fight infection. Tonsillitis usually begins with sudden sore throat and painful swallowing.
• Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) - A UTI is an infection in the urinary tract. Any part of the urinary tract can become infected, but bladder and urethra infections are the most common. Most urinary tract infections are caused by bacteria.