TACHYCARDIA

Tachycardia is the acceleration of heart rate. It is a form of cardiac arrhythmia which differs from a " true arrhythmia " it produces irregular heartbeats whereas braquicardia means a slower pace than normal of heart beat. More information.

TAPEWORMS

Tapeworms are intestinal worms ranging in length from a few millimeters up to 9 meters. Tapeworms live in the intestine of certain mammals, including humans. The parasitic tapeworms live in the small intestine of the primary host. More information.

TENDINITIS

Tendinitis is the inflammation of the tendons or ligaments, caused by lesions in the tissue that connects muscles to bones. More information.

THROMBOSIS

A thrombus is a blood clot that appears inside the walls of blood vessels or heart. Thrombi decrease the diameter of a blood vessel hampering or impeding blood to flow fluently, something which is known as thrombosis. More information.

TICKS

Ticks are arachnids that live parasites in the skin of many animals and humans. They have an oral appliance that can pierce the skin and suck blood. They can transmit many diseases through their saliva and depositions.More information.

TINNITUS (RINGING IN THE EARS)

Tinnitus or ringing in the ears is a symptom that occurs in the ear characterized by a very annoying noise, hum or whistle that may appear in only one ear, or in both. Although there are some cases in which there is some real noise in the ear ( objective tinnitus), in most cases, tinnitus is a subjective involuntarily feeling that can take place either in noisy or quiet environments. More information.

TIRED FEET

Having tired feed is very common in today's society as a result of the effort to which we expose this body parts daily.. More information.

TONSILLITIS

The term "tonsillitis" means inflammation of the tonsils. From a medical standpoint, it refers specifically to inflammation that occurs in the area immediately behind the mouth and which corresponds to the pharynx. More information.

TOOTH DECAY

Dental caries or tooth decay is characterized by dental cavities or holes that, if not treated properly, they will cause the destruction of the teeth. More information.

TOOTHACHE

Toothache is a very unpleasant manifestation of the teeth or teeth that occurs as a result of infection or inflammation. More information.

TUBERCULOSIS

Tuberculosis is a serious contagious disease, acute or chronic, that can cause death. This disease is caused by infection with a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis, a tuberculosis bacillus. More information.

URIC ACID

When the concentration of uric acid in the blood is to high, there is a condition called hyperuricemia or excess of uric acid in blood.. More information.

URINARY INCONTINENCE

Urinary incontinence is a disorder characterized by involuntary loss of urine in small losses that occur from time to time. It affects 20% of women over 75 years of age and, occasionally, up to 50% of all women. More information.

URTICARIA (HIVES)

Urticaria or hives is an allergic reaction that is characterized by the appearance of a series of large, irritant and red skin lesions, which can occur in isolation or in groups anywhere in the body. More information.

VAGINAL DRYNESS

Vaginal dryness is characterized by the lack of lubrication of the vagina which can produce itching, irritation or discomfort, an, in sexual intercourse, it is the cause of pain on penetration. In addition, moisture loss implies the reduction of protective flora and its easier to acquire vaginal infections. More information.

VAGINAL FLOW

Vagina flow is the overproduction of secretions from the vagina. It is different from the "normal"secretions that occur as a result of sexual arousal or other reasons such as hormonal ones. More information.

VAGINAL INFECTIONS

Vaginal infections produced by non suitable microorganisms for the vaginal flora. The vagina and the external parts of the genitals are very rich in microorganisms. Most of them, in normal conditions, are not detrimental. When the normal conditions of the vaginal flora are altered, the injurious microorganisms proliferate, causing infections. More information.

VAGINAL ITCHING ( VAGINAL IRRITATION)

It is the feeling of itching that occurs mainly in the vulva, affecting especially the outer lips. It is a very unpleasant sensation that drives many times involuntary scratching which may cause lesions in the vulva. More information.

VAGINAL ODOR

Vulvar or vaginal odor is an unpleasant odor produced by the vagina or vulva. A distinction must be done between unpleasant vaginal odor and normal vaginal odor that has no unpleasant odor. More information.

VAGINAL PAIN

Vaginitis is an inflammation of the vagina produced by different causes. More information.

VAGINISMUS

Vaginismus is a sexual dysfunction consisting of an involuntary contraction of the muscles of the vagina, making penetration and intercourse a difficult or impossible act because penetration becomes painful or impracticable. More information.

VAGINITIS

It is the feeling of itching that occurs mainly in the vulva, affecting especially the outer lips. It is a very unpleasant sensation that drives many times involuntary scratching which may cause lesions in the vulva. More information.

VARICOSE VEINS

Varices or varicose veins are enlarged veins flesh colored, dark purple or blue. This widening of the normal size of the veins especially occurs in the legs. More information.

VERTIGO

Vertigo is a sensation as though one's outside or one's inside was whirling. It is a different symptom from dizziness, that is characterized by a sense of instability or imbalance. More information.

VESICLES

Vesicles are injuries produced in the skin characterized by having an elevated shape and containing liquid inside. More information.

VISION LOSS

Vision loss or visual loss is a disorder characterized by vision acuity loss. This can be suddenly produced ( acute visual loss) or gradually ( progressive visual loss) More information.

VITILIGO

Vitiligo or leukoderma is a non-contagious disorder of the skin characterized by the destruction of melanocytes, which are the cells that produce melanin, the pigment that gives the skin its color. The loss of melanin causes the appearance of a series of white spots. More information.

VOICE PROBLEMS

There are a number of voice problems characterized by difficulty pronouncing words properly, making sounds that would be different than normal. More information.

VOMITING AND NAUSEA

Vomiting is the involuntary expulsion of the stomach contents through the mouth or the nose. It is preceded by nausea, that is the sensation someone feels of an eminent vomiting, although nausea does not always imply the factual vomit. More information.

WARTS

A wart is a contagious skin disease consisting of a lump on the skin . It is produced by the action of a virus. More information.

WATER RETENTION

Water retention, fluid retention or edema is a metabolic disorder which consists in the accumulation of water or other substances in the body. Typically, such accumulations occur in the legs, abdomen or hands. Sometimes this retention causes a swelling in the ankles which should be adequately controlled because it can be a sign that we are in a case of heart failure. It is also quite common for the face or eyes to appear swollen. More information.

WHEEZING

Whistling or wheezing is characterized by a high-pitched, sharp sound, like a whistle. It constitute a respiratory problem which is caused by the difficulty experienced by the patient when breathing through respiratory channels that have been narrowed by inflammation or accumulation of mucus. More information.

WILSON'S DISEASE

Wilson's disease or hepatolenticular degeneration is a genetic disease characterized by chronic accumulation of copper in the body. The excess of copper accumulates in the nervous system, eye, kidney and liver causing diseases to these organs.More information.

WRINKLES

Wrinkles are furrows, marks, or creases. They appear throughout the body as men or women get older. Although they respond to a natural process, they pose a major concern for everyone because they are clear signs of aging. More information.

YELLOW NAILS

Yellow nails usually occur when liver function is inadequate. They can also be produced by tobacco stains on the smokers nails or because of inadequate nutrition. More information.