Crohn's disease is a chronic disease that affects the gastrointestinal tract. While any part of this tract can be affected by the inflammation that's characteristic of this disease, the inflammation is usually confined to the colon and the lower part of small intestine. This can lead to unpleasant symptoms like diarrhea or abdominal cramps. Crohn's disease is hard to
- Developing varicose veins is a problem many people experience in life, and one of the worst parts about these veins is the way they look. Varicose veins can also be painful, though, and there is always a chance that there are some hidden dangers with these unsightly veins. Here are a few things you should understand if you have varicose veins. Basic Facts Varicose vei
- While facelifts have been popular among patients of all ethnicities for decades now, the differences in skin texture and pigmentation create different challenges for patient of African American descent. Understanding the risks and considerations of a specialty face lift can help you find the right plastic surgeon and prepare for the cost of total treatment. Use these
- Allergies are a common problem in America, affecting a wide variety of people in all age groups. In fact, recent statistics published by the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) show that more than 50 million Americans are affected by allergies each year, making it the sixth highest cause of chronic illness symptoms. Many of these symptoms includ
- Strabismus is commonly known as cross-eyed or wall-eyed and is a vision complication that results in an individual being unable to align both eyes. Roughly 5% of children suffer from some type of strabismus, but thankfully many types of strabismus can be corrected. If your child has strabismus, you may be confused as to whether to choose a surgical correction or visio