Aches and pain in the lower back can become a chronic problem.  For many individuals, the back may be their so-called "Achilles Heel".  For them, pain in the area of the back may be related to an increase in emotional stress.  Other causes are poor posture, improper footwear and walking habits, improper lifting, slouching when sitting, and sleeping on a mattress that is too soft....

The cause of bed-wetting is often unknown.  If both parents were bed-wetters, chances are as high as 75% that their offspring will be, too.  Oftentimes, bed-wetting is due to a small bladder.  Other common theories speculate on the roles of stress, behavioral disturbances, urinary tract infections, nutritional deficiencies, drinking too much liquid before bedtime, being a sound sleeper, and food allergies....

Bladder infections are usually caused by some type of bacteria resulting in an inflammation of the bladder known as “cystitis.”  Bladder infections are much more frequent in women than in men due to the closeness of the bladder and urethra to the vagina.  A bladder infection in men may signal a more serious problem, such as prostatitis....

“Hypertension” is the medical term for those who suffer from high blood pressure. Hypertension simply means that the heart needs to use greater force to pump blood through the arteries.  The tension caused by the increased force of the blood against the arteries results in a higher pressure....

Bronchitis is the inflammation or obstruction of the breathing tubes or “bronchi” that lead to the lungs.  The inflammation is followed by incessant coughing due to the irritation present, increased mucus production, chills, fever, back and chest pain, sore throat, difficulty breathing, and fatigue.  Acute bronchitis typically follows upper respiratory tract infections such as influenza and often leads to pneumonia....