Diseases Caused By

It is commonly believed that there are only two diseases caused by alcohol and its continual and heavy abuse: Alcoholism and cirrhosis of the liver. Certainly cirrhosis is often a side companion of alcoholism which in itself may have genetic origins.

However there are a number of other diseases which are directly associated with the consumption of heavy drinking, the following are a few of such diseases beginning with the most prevalent –

• Liver Cirrhosis. This disease results from the scarring of healthy liver tissue, and interferes with the correct function of the organ causing bile to accumulate in the bloodstream. This can have several effects such as appetite and weight loss, jaundice, loss of cognitive ability, tremors and eventual coma. All of these conditions will be accompanied by an ever increase in blood pressure.

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A wasp can be described as a slim, black and yellow striped stinging insect. It is a social creature with developed wings a mouth which bites, and a short stalk connecting the abdomen and thorax.

The sting from a wasp is more of an annoyance and causes minor irritation to the skin, but can be fatal to people who are allergic to the poison within the sting. The conditions caused by a wasp sting will vary from person to person and can either have a minor effect on the skin or can affect the whole body system by having major effects.

Minor Effects of a Wasp Sting.

• Pain and swelling at the location of the sting.

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To any person who has not had the experience of diving on, and seeing the beauty and wonder of tropical coral reefs, they have missed out on a wonderful experience in life. . The experience of scuba diving in almost any location, is an enjoyable one, but is not without dangers.

Scuba diving involves breathing compressed air under water which can have consequences on the health of any inexperienced diver, so it is always wise to follow a full course of instruction, to avoid the risk of getting a disease caused by scuba diving. The most common disease associated with any form of underwater diving is known as the ‘Divers Disease’ and is described briefly as follows.

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It is commonly believed that the practice of anal intercourse is only carried out between homosexual males whereby the penis of one partner is inserted into the anus of the other partner.

This is not strictly true since not all gay partners indulge in anal sex and the practice is not unknown in heterosexual relationships or being carried out by lesbian females. The common expression is ‘whatever turns you on’ but care should be taken since there are a number of diseases which can be caused by anal sex, as with most kinds of sexual activities.

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Mutations to DNA are certainly not uncommon. Any mutation can be good, bad, or neutral (indifferent).

Good mutations which are beneficial to the survival of the organism will tend to be favored by the process of natural selection, neutral mutations can occur which do not have any effect, or change the coding of essential proteins, but bad mutations, if not selected against can cause malformed protein, which can lead to disease.

We can all inherit mutations from our parents known as germ-lone mutations, but mutations can also occur within our life time resulting from incorrect cell division. Other types of gene mutation can be caused by DNA suffering damage due to viruses, exposure to radiation or certain types of chemicals.

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It does not make any difference whether it is your friendly, cuddly domestic pet, the dog down the road, or the beautiful wild animals on display in the zoo, all animals can cause diseases.

There are many diseases caused by animals which can be caught directly or by indirect methods. Some diseases can be caught from having direct contact with the infected animal, while other diseases can be transferred by being bitten by an insect, which in turn has transferred a parasite from an infected animal. Animal feces are another source of contamination which can often be transferred when handling food and water.

Diseases Caused by Animals.

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We all know from experience that kissing can be a very enjoyable practice which can sometimes lead to more pleasurable outcomes! But kissing can also be the cause of passing on infectious disease.

If we consider that diseases can be passed from person to person by the act of coughing or sneezing, then obviously there is a far greater degree of risk of spreading a disease by having direct oral contact, especially if saliva is exchanged. Saliva can be a favorite dwelling place of many types of bacteria. Here are a few diseases caused by kissing. –

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In this modern electronic age where most people are familiar with computers and their use, it is not uncommon that many daily occupations demand the full time use of a computer. Even families who have personal computers at home spend many hours on the internet gaining information, or using one of the many social networks.

There can be a number of risks associated with using the computer for prolonged periods and there can be actual diseases caused by computer use. The continual use of the wrists and fingers in using the keyboard and the mouse along with staring at the monitor for long periods can have adverse effects on the body as follows. –

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In past times oral sex between couples, although practiced, was deemed as being ‘not the done thing’. But nowadays it is socially acceptable and frequently practiced. Indeed it has been shown to be a beneficial form of sexual activity.

Such benefits are that, it is not possible for the female to become pregnant; it helps to stimulate a male erection, and is a very effectual way of enabling a female to have an orgasm.

Many couples who indulge in this kind of sexual activity quite understandably ask about the risk of infection from the practice. Females are becoming increasingly concerned about the chances of getting the Human Papilloma Virus which can affect the throat and possibly lead to malignant conditions.

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In our modern society we are surrounded by sources of all forms of electromagnetic radiation. All the gadgets in the home ranging from alarm clocks to microwave ovens are emitting radiation in small doses.

But what about the all pervasive piece of equipment, in use by billions of people in their everyday lives, the cellphone. Either by constantly exercising the thumb while texting, or being held to the ear when calling.

Any form of radiation in sufficient quantity is dangerous and there is an increasing awareness about the radiation coming from both the cellphone and the antenna towers which carry the signals, and provide a signal also for the use of many home based computers. Is there any risk of diseases caused by cellphones?

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