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  What is gonorrhea? Gonorrhea is a  sexually transmitted infection (STI) . It’s caused by the bacterium  Neisseria gonorrhoeae . It tends to target warm, moist areas of the body, including the: urethra (the tube that drains urine from the bladder) eyes throat vagina anus female reproductive tract  (the fallopian tubes, cervix, and uterus) Gonorrhea passes from person to person through oral, anal, or vaginal sex without a  condom or other barrier method . The best protections against transmission are abstinence and  proper condom or barrier method usage . Symptoms of gonorrhea Symptoms usually occur within 2 to 14 days after exposure. However, some people who acquire gonorrhea never develop noticeable symptoms. It’s important to remember that a person with gonorrhea who doesn’t have symptoms, also called an asymptomatic carrier, can still spread the infection. A person is more likely to transmit gonorrhea to other partners when they don’t have noticeable sy...

  What is body odor? Body odor is any strong or unusual odor related to the body. The medical term is bromhidrosis. Occasional abnormal body odor may be a temporary effect of a metabolic change, such as fruity breath in diabetic ketoacidosis, but by far the most common cause of abnormal body odor is excessive perspiration or hyperhidrosis (overactive sweat glands). Sweating, or perspiring, is necessary to cool the body and is triggered by warm temperatures, exercise or physical exertion, or as a stress response to nervousness, fear, embarrassment or anger. Fluid from  sweating  in combination with skin bacteria produce the familiar odor recognized as body odor. What other symptoms might occur with body odor? Body odor may accompany other symptoms that vary depending on the underlying disease, disorder or condition. Symptoms that often affect the endocrine system may also involve other body systems. Endocrine symptoms that may occur along with body odor Body odor may accom...

Parkinsons Overview Parkinson’s disease affects the nerve cells in the brain that produce dopamine. Parkinson’s disease symptoms include muscle rigidity, tremors, and changes in speech and gait. After diagnosis, treatments can help relieve symptoms, but there is no cure. What Are the Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease?   Parkinson's disease  is a movement disorder that progresses slowly. Some people will first notice a sense of weakness, difficulty walking, and stiff muscles. Others may notice a tremor of the head or hands. Parkinson's is a progressive disorder and the symptoms gradually worsen. The general  symptoms of Parkinson's disease include: Slowness of voluntary movements, especially in the initiation of such movements as walking or rolling over in bed Decreased facial expression, monotonous speech, and decreased   eye   blinking A shuffling gait with poor arm swing and stooped posture Unsteady balance; difficulty rising from a sitting position Continuous "...