Travel Medicine

Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory disease of the digestive tract. The disease is also called granulomatous enteritis, colitis, regional enteritis, regional ileitis, ileitis, or terminal ileitis and it causes ulcerations of the small and large intestine. The disease can affect the digestive system anywhere from the mouth to the anus, but distinctively affects the terminal ileum as well as ...

Adult cystic acne is among the most severe skin maladies that an individual can suffer from. Yet for a long time, this form of acne was exclusively associated with young children or at most, teenagers. It was thought to be extremely rare in adults. Recent studies have however confirmed that cystic acne among adults is becoming more and more common ...

Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan, a province of People’s Republic of China. The city is located in the southwest of China and is an important economic, transportation and communication center for the country. This urban center is considered one of the best investment cities in China. Chengdu has many tourist hot spots and often referred to as China’s “party ...

The signs and symptoms of toenail fungus, also known as onychomycosis, are often cosmetic in appearance without physical pain or discomfort.  The symptoms depend on which subtype form of toenail fungus is present and how far it has progressed. In distal lateral subungual onychomycosis (DLSO), the nail begins to thicken and become cloudy.  In time, the nail bed will also ...

Danios are a great beginner’s fish for new aquarium owners, as they are considered hardy and will get along well with most other types of fish. The main consideration to keep in mind if purchasing Danios for your tank is to buy them in groups of six. They tend to need each other’s company to survive, but you can choose ...

As a fish owner, you must realize that they do not remain healthy all the time and tend to get sick. It is challenging caring for the sick fish. However as a cichlid grower, it is your responsibility to tend to them and ensure that they regain back their good health. If you neglect the initial symptoms of cichlid diseases, ...

Air travel while pregnant or with a small infant, as well as going overseas and having a baby in a developing country, have their share of medical risks for mother and child. Many parts of the world are prone to diseases such as encephalitis, typhoid, yellow fever, and malaria, all very damaging to the mother and the unborn child. Extra ...

Betta fish make fun and beautiful pets, but more than likely your betta fish is going to get sick at some point in time. It is important that you are prepared to treat your betta when he is sick and this includes being aware of various diseases that affect betta fish, their symptoms, and how you can treat them. Once ...

The technical term for herpes on the face is herpes simplex virus type 1. This particular virus causes the outbreak of cold sores, fever blisters, and in some cases, bumps on the inside of the mouth. Currently, approximately 80% of the population suffers from HSV-1, and that number is steadily growing. Everyone’s facial herpes outbreaks are different. Generally, the first ...

How many times have I heard the story of healthy fish getting ill for no reason?  Of course there is always a reason, it’s just that we haven’t figured it out yet.  But, there are lots of things that you can do to cut down the chances of tropical fish disease. I say tropical fish disease but obviously all fish ...