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Canine parvovirus, “parvo,” is a viral disease that is common in puppies under six months old. Parvovirus is a kind of virus that has many types. Each type normally affects specific species such as dogs, cats, or humans. Today, canine parvovirus is one of the most widespread diseases found in...

Epilepsy in dogs results in fits and is due to a defect in the brain itself. In some breeds it can be passed through the generations and can be common, particularly in dog families. Epilepsy tends to start in dogs between one and five years old. Typically epilepsy start several years after the damage...

Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) is a rare skin disorder that is chronic; symptoms can come and go for years unless treated. Although the development of DH can be alarming, the skin disorder can be treated simply. A gluten-free diet is usually recommended, along with an antibiotic called dapsone. Without...

Reactive hypoglycemia, or postprandial hypoglycemia is a condition where the sugar-level in the blood becomes very low and drops below normal. The condition can be caused by a number of factors, including gastric surgery, genetics and unhealthful eating habits. This concise handbook gives you the...

Reactive hypoglycemia can be a devastating illness – the highs and lows of blood sugar swings can make you dizzy, nauseous and prone to severe mood swings. Sometimes you might not know what is causing your reactive hypoglycemia (the processes that regulate your blood sugar are very complex). That...

Huntington's disease, which is also known as Huntington's chorea, is a progressive genetic autosomal disorder of the central nervous system that is caused by the degeneration and loss of brain cells. If you or a loved one is affected by this devastating disease, this information packed book will help you make the best treatment choice for the condition.

Leptospirosis is a relatively rare bacterial illness that affects animals (particularly rats, mice, moles, birds, amphibians and reptiles) and humans. At least five variations in the bacteria exist in the U.S: Icterohaemorrhagiae, Canicola, Pomona, Grippotyphosa, and Bratislava. Other variants worldwide...

Nephrotic syndrome is a condition in which the glomeruli (the filters of the kidneys) in the kidneys are damaged, causing them to leak large amounts of protein from the blood into the urine. When this condition happens in children, it is called childhood nephrotic syndrome or childhood nephrosis....

Breast cancer isn’t just a disease for women; men have a small cluster of breast tissues in their chest. These tissues are situated directly behind the nipple on the chest wall. Unlike women, these breast tissues are inactive and cannot produce milk. But these breast tissues may start an abnormal...

Polymyalgia rheumatica affects hundreds of thousands of people. If you’ve recently been diagnosed, the chances are you’ve never heard of it before. Despite it being a relatively common disease, very little is known about exactly what PMR is and why people get it. This comprehensive book for patients...

Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD), also called branched-chain ketoaciduria, is rare, genetic disorder which is characterized by a deficiency of enzymes required to metabolize certain amino acids. These amino acids and their many metabolites abnormally accumulate in the cells and fluids of the body,...

Simply put, orthostatic is an upright posture while hypotension is having low blood pressure. Orthostatic hypotension is disorder in which a sudden decrease in blood pressure occurs when you quickly assume a standing position. The disorder can be caused by a variety of underlying diseases and dozens...

Neurofibromatosis is a disease that disturbs the proper growth of the cells of your nervous system. It is genetic, which means that you may suffer from it because one or both of your parents had this disease. If you get affected with neurofibromatosis, you have an increased risk of being affected...

Giant cell arteritis (GCA), also called temporal arteritis, is a serious condition where the arteries are inflamed. Although it can affect any artery, it typically affects the arteries in the head, (the temporal artery), the eyes (the optic artery) and the aorta (the artery leading from the heart)....