Steve Hansen

Excessive perspiration, medically known as hyperhidrosis, refers to a condition characterized by abnormally increased sweating that goes beyond the body’s normal need for temperature regulation. Sweat glands are stimulated excessively, leading to sweating that can occur even when the body is not overheated. Hyperhidrosis can be either generalized, affecting the entire body, or localized, targeting […]

Description Postnasal drip, also known as upper airway cough syndrome, occurs when excess mucus accumulates in the back of the throat and nasal passages, leading to a sensation of mucus dripping down the throat. This condition is common and can be caused by various factors, including allergies, infections, irritants, and certain medical conditions. Symptoms 1.

This is an auto-immune disorder and a common form of inflammatory joint disease. It usually affects feet, ankles, fingers, and wrists. In the first stages, there is swelling of the joints and inflammation, this is later followed by erosion and loss of cartilage and bone. This condition can affect all age groups and both sexes

Premature ejaculation (PE) is a common sexual dysfunction that occurs when a man reaches orgasm and ejaculates earlier than he or his partner would like during sexual activity. The exact duration that constitutes premature ejaculation can vary, but it’s generally defined as ejaculation that occurs within about one minute of vaginal penetration or before both

Exanthema subitum, also known as roseola infantum or sixth disease, is a common viral illness that primarily affects infants and young children, typically between the ages of 6 months and 2 years. It is caused by human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) and, less commonly, by human herpesvirus 7 (HHV-7). Exanthema subitum is contagious, primarily during the

Sinusitis is an inflammation of the nasal sinuses (Sinuses are small air-filled pockets in the bones that are connected to the nasal cavity and throat by passages that drain mucus away). Inflammation of the sinuses is usually caused by viral/bacterial infections or allergic reactions.1. Acute sinus symptoms that last 2-4 weeks are likely to have

Scarlet fever is a bacterial infection that primarily affects children and is characterized by a distinctive red rash that resembles a sunburn. It’s caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria, the same bacteria responsible for strep throat. The infection typically occurs after a strep throat or tonsillitis infection. Complications of scarlet fever, while rare, can include

A low sperm count, also known as oligospermia, refers to a condition in which the semen ejaculated by an individual contains fewer sperm than normal. It is typically diagnosed when the concentration of sperm in a semen sample is below the threshold set by the World Health Organization (WHO), which is currently defined as having

Low stomach acid, also known as hypochlorhydria, is a condition where the stomach produces an insufficient amount of gastric acid. Stomach acid, primarily composed of hydrochloric acid (HCl), plays a crucial role in the digestive process by breaking down food, particularly proteins, and facilitating the absorption of nutrients. When the production of stomach acid is

A sluggish lymphatic system refers to a condition where the lymphatic system, a vital part of the body’s immune and circulatory system, is not functioning optimally. The lymphatic system plays a crucial role in maintaining fluid balance, filtering harmful substances, and transporting immune cells throughout the body. It consists of lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, lymphatic