Explanation and Causes: Tetanus is caused by bacterial toxins that cause severe muscle spasms. The nerves of the muscular system are the primary target. These muscle spasms can make it very difficult to swallow or even breathe. The bacteria grow and multiply the best in non-oxygen conditions such as in a deep, dirty cut or [...]

Explanation and Causes: Heat stroke sets in after a less serious illness called heat exhaustion. Because heat exhaustion is a precursor to heat stroke, it should be taken just as seriously. Heat stroke happens as a result of the body not being able to cool itself through its regular mechanisms of sweating and re-hydration. In [...]

Explanation and Causes: Rabies affects all mammals including humans. It is a disease of the central nervous system caused by a virus that is spread by the saliva or brain matter. While this disease is limited to a few wildlife animals, it is more wide spread in developing countries that don’t have the proper vaccines [...]

Fibromyositis, fibrositis, periarticular fibrositis, chronic muscle pain syndrome, muscular rheumatism, myofascial pain syndrome

Explanation and Causes: Metabolism is one of the largest components in keeping our body functioning properly. The largest components of our metabolism are our kidneys. They filter our blood of all the toxins that the body produces such as urea, uric acid and creatinine. Not only do they filter out the harmful substances but they [...]

Explanation and Causes: Gangrene is a condition that is characterized by the death of an organ or body tissue. It is a very serious condition that requires immediate medical attention. There are 3 types of Gangrene: Dry Gangrene Wet Gangrene Gas Gangrene All three of these can be caused by: Serious injury Diabetes Blood vessel [...]