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  Methylmalonic acidemia or MMA is generally a rare and fatal genetic disorder which affects metabolism and body systems that usually affects about 1 in 100,000 infants. Generally, these defects are caused by a genetic defect which prevents the body from processing proteins from foods you eat. People who have this health condition are unable to produce an enzyme which is needed to break down. This health condition causes a buildup of acids and other toxic substances in the blood, urine and other cells which includes brain cells other than creating proteins from your foods. Usually, this disease will mostly be diagnosed within a few months of life. But, how this toxic substance buildup will affect the body and it can vary drastically from one person to another person. For some people, this health condition can cause severe long term problems like seizures, strokes, growth problems, developmental delays and frequent severe illness. This metabolic defect leads to buildup of methylmalo...

Food poisoning happens because of foodborne illness which can happen to anyone who eats contaminated food. People most affected with food poisoning can recover on their own but some people can become seriously ill. You are at highest risk if you are pregnant, older than age 65 years, or having a low immune system. But younger ones are at high risk particularly from dehydration. Symptoms Usually, symptoms will vary depending on what is causing the health problem. Symptoms may begin within a few hours to a few weeks which depends on the cause. Symptoms are: Upset stomach. Vomiting. Diarrhea. Diarrhea with bloody stools. Stomach pain and cramps. Fever. Headache. In some cases, food poisoning affects the central nervous system and it can cause severe disease. Symptoms may include: Blurred or double vision. Headache. Loss of movement in limbs. Problems with swallowing. Tingling or numbness of skin. Weakness. Changes in sound of the voice. Causes of food poisoning Different types of foods ca...

  Norovirus is the most common contagious virus. This virus can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. These symptoms might be the same as the stomach flu, but their cause of infection is different. This Norovirus will spread easily through direct close contact or on contaminated foods and surfaces. But there is no vaccine for this norovirus, but the infection runs its course in less than 3 days of infection. Usually, symptoms like diarrhea, stomach pain and vomiting begin after the 12 to 48 hours of exposure to the virus. Generally, the symptoms of norovirus infection will last up to 3 days. Most of the people with this infection can recover completely without having any treatment. But for some people, particularly young children, older people and people with other health conditions will face severe vomiting and diarrhea that leads to serious dehydration issues which need immediate medical treatment. Usually, this type of infection happens most frequently in closed and crowded place...