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Back pain
A national scourge. The causes for this symptom are varied: Lumbago, a trapped nerve, myositis, a dislocated disc, bone fracture, curvature of the spine, infections, and cancer, but also inactivity.
Bacterial infections in general
Can cause inflammation and diseases of varying degree depending on the type of bacteria and the infected person's resistance to the disease. Typical types of bacteria include coli, campylobacci, legionella, listeria, salmonella etc.
Bad breath - Halitosis
Bad breath can - besides coming from the mouth - originate from illnesses in other places of the body, e.g. inflammations which also can be located in the gums.
Basedow's disease
See "Graves' disease".
Bedsores - Decubitus
Sores that appear after sustained pressure on the body. The pressure causes the blood supply to the area to be reduced and a lack of oxygen occurs, which - if left untreated - might result in death of tissue - also called gangrene.
Bedwetting
Bedwetting in the nighttime may be hereditary, or caused by a small bladder, hormone disturbances that cause large nightly diureses, food allergies and/or lack of nourishment.
Bee- and wasp stings
Bee and wasp stings can trigger allergic reactions in some people. The symptoms range from pain and swelling to respiratory problems and -collapse.
Behavioural problems
Deviant behaviour and problems from this in children are closely connected to deficient diet or poisoning which affects the blood sugar and brain chemistry. For this reason, diet therapy should be tried before any other kind of treatment.
Benign prostatic hypertrophy
Problems with the prostate is a characteristic suffering in many men. The gland - the size of a walnut - surrounds the urethra just below the bladder. The most common suffering is an enlarged prostate; hypertrophy of the prostate gland.
Bird flu
A 'type-A' flu which normally only infects birds, in some cases pigs, and rarely humans. It is believed that particularly caged birds are infected. Bird flu is divided into two subgroups; a mild one and a more serious and contagious one.
Bladder Infection - Urinary Tract Infection - UTI
Bladder infection with frequent, stinging discharges of urine, cloudy and possibly also malodorous urine and pains in the lower abdomen.
Bleeding
Loss of blood from injured blood vessels. This can occur both in- and externally. The maximum loss of blood tolerated is normally approx. 3/4 litres for adults and 1/4 litres for children.
Blood clots in general
Also known as thrombi. Are caused by accumulation of coagulated blood, atherosclerosis, fat, air bubbles, or foreign bodies which block the flow of blood in a vessel. Blood clots can travel from their place of origin to other locations in the body.
Blood pressure problems
Blood pressure often increases with age. However, a 70-year-old can avoid getting a highly increased blood pressure compared to a normal youth blood pressure of 120/80 - particularly if he/she does not smoke, keeps to a healthy diet, and manages stress.
Blood sugar diseases in general
Abnormal variations in blood sugar is a disease which can find many different expressions; Diabetes, low blood sugar, and insulin resistence. The causes are manifold; but if left untreated, all kinds of blood sugar diseases are serious.
Breast cancer
Breast cancer is a type of tumour which often forms in the lactiferous ducts or in the milk-secreting glands. The disease occurs almost exclusively in women but can also be seen in men.
Bronchitis and Asthmatic bronchitis
Bronchitis is an inflammation caused by microorganisms or other irritants attacking the mucous membranes of the bronchi. It is often temporary, but can develop into chronic bronchitis.
Bulimia
Bulimia is a morbid fear of becoming fat and a distorted self-image often associated with anorexia. In the illness, uncontrolled episodes of binging are followed by self-induced vomiting, purging, or use of diuretics.
Bursitis
Painful infection of the fluid-filled sacs, the bursa. The infection is often caused by strain. Bursa reduce friction where muscles or tendons slide over bony prominences.