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Chikungunya disease is a mosquito-borne virus it was first reported in Tanzania Africa around 1952 and since then has spread in Asia, Europe and United States, infecting millions of people. “Chikungunya is derived from from East African dialect that simply means “to be contorted,”. This is because of the lying curved posture of patients that is experiencing severe joint pain. Symptoms Some patients may fully recover after a few days or weeks but, there are some cases that joint pain or arthritis may re-occur or persist for several months, or even years. The incubation period of chikungunya disease ranges from one to twelve days, usually two to three. Its symptoms includes: Fever up to 40 °C (104 °F) Fatigue Nausea Maculopapular rash of the trunk and occasionally the limbs Arthritis affecting multiple joints  Headache Conjunctivitis Slight photophobia Partial loss of taste  Causes Just like dengue, the chikungunya virus was caused primarily by Aedes aeg...

Gout is a chronic inflammation of the joints that usually came in acute pain attacks. Middle-aged men and menopausal women are prone to this disease. Symptoms of Gout Most common symptom is a swollen and tender big toe, accompanied by an acute pain. Knee and wrist joints are also affected. Gout attacks usually occurs during midnight or early morning after waking up. It usually lasts for 1 week, accompanied by mild fever and loss of appetite. Complications include development of kidney stones containing uric acid, and kidney malfunction. Causes of Gout Uric acid is produce as the body breaks down waste products. If the kidney fails to filter it out and release it in the urine, uric acid builds up in the blood stream and causes gout. It can also be pass down to family members through heredity. Consumption of alcoholic drinks or foods rich in protein and carbohydrate; lack of proper physical exercise and stress also causes gout. Home Remedies for Gout Cherry:  ...

Psoriasis is a chronic disease characterized by thick and red scaly patches of skin. It can affect all ages although it is more prevalent during the first 15-30 years. Both men and women can be infected by psoriasis. Symptoms The patient had red and irritated skin covered with silvery scales. Dry lesions often grew from ½ inch to several inches in size. It can also be accompanied by slight itchiness. Areas usually infected are elbows, knees, and the skin behind the ears, the trunk, and the scalp. It can also affect the underarm and genital areas. Causes Research shows that psoriasis involves an irregularity in skin mechanism. The skin grows and replaces itself. It is pointed out that such irregularity is related to the metabolism of amino acids, the natural building block for cell tissue reproduction. Physical and emotional stress, certain infections and usage of other prescription medicines can aggravate this condition. Psoriasis can also be acquired through family histo...