Astigmatism refers to an abnormality, usually congenital, originating in the curvature of the cornea, which is why blurred images are perceived. People who suffer from it often wear glasses, but it is possible to correct this alteration through surgery. What Is Astigmatism? As we mentioned, astigmatism is a defect producedContinue Reading
Cystic fibrosis is a fairly complex pathology that has improved in recent years. Currently, it has a survival of about 40 years (in some cases even up to 50 years). However, there is still a long way to go and specialists in this type of multisystem disease have high hopesContinue Reading
Thanks to the therapeutic advances we have today, survival in patients with leukemia is greater than in the past, although everything depends on the type of leukemia in question. Both symptoms of the disease and treatment can cause nausea, vomiting, or general discomfort. These uncomfortable feelings may be accompanied byContinue Reading
Anyone, regardless of their age or physical condition, can get meningitis. Either way, it appears more often in people with a poor immune system. The most dangerous thing about this disease is that it can develop quickly, hence it is important to have an immediate medical response as soon asContinue Reading
Mumps or parotitis is a highly contagious disease that usually particularly affects children and young people, with a lower incidence in adults. The contagion occurs through droplets of saliva or aerosols or by direct contact with areas contaminated by the infected person. Currently, there is a vaccine for mumps, beingContinue Reading
In the past, scarlet fever was a more common disease that mainly affected younger people. The so-called scarlet fever is an infection caused by a specific bacteria, a group A streptococcus. A century ago it was more serious, but it now appears less frequently, thanks to advances in medicine andContinue Reading
Sitting down, going to the bathroom, and not being able to wear tighter clothes… are some of the limitations that suffer from hemorrhoids in your daily life. Also popularly known as lunch, they are very annoying inflammations that are located and developed in the anal area. This is a muchContinue Reading
Having intimate relationships can be very pleasant. But he’s not risk-free. And we’re not just talking about unwanted pregnancies. Relationships without proper hygiene measures on both sides can lead to an annoying infection: gonorrhea. This sexually transmitted disease is contagious when two people have relationships without any protection and theContinue Reading
Depression is one of the leading causes of disability-causing disease. It can appear at any age from the age of 10, with adolescents being one of the most vulnerable at-risk groups. According to data handled by the World Health Organization, more than 120 million people suffer from it worldwide. WHOContinue Reading
Although its first description dates back to the 17th century and its first formal identification was dated in 1832, lymphoma is still a relatively little-known disease. This disease has an incidence of between three and six people per 100,000 inhabitants, being common among age groups between 15 and 35 andContinue Reading