This comprehensive book covers all you need to know about this condition and covers causes, tests and treatment options including surgical and non-surgical treatments. Pectus excavatum is a condition acquired at the time of birth. It results in a deformed chest with the sternum (breastbone) sunk into the chest. Among all diseases that affect the appearance of chest wall, this one is the most common. It occurs three times more frequently among males than females. This essential compendium is a must have if you or a loved one is suffering from this devastating condition.

Scoliosis is a disorder in which your backbone becomes curved at the wrong angles. Its name is derived from the Greek work 'skolios' which means 'crooked.' The normal shape of your backbone is such that it is bent forward in the middle and backward at the top and bottom. When you view a normal backbone from the side, you can see the curve. And when you view from front, it looks straight. But if you acquire scoliosis, this means that your backbone develops more curves, which give your backbone an abnormal shape. The curves may develop at both the top and bottom of the backbone. This results in a backbone which has the shape of a 'C' or an 'S.' It is very important to diagnose scoliosis as early as possible. This is because if you get scoliosis while your bones are still growing, your scoliosis will get severe over time. And the severity of your backbone curve will worsen as long as your bones are growing. So if the diagnosis was late, you have given your backbone curve a lot of time to get worse. On the other hand, if you diagnose it soon after you acquire scoliosis, you may be in the position to apply a number of treatment methods such as braces to stop the worsening of your backbone curve or even improve the curve.

Polymyositis (PM) is an inflammatory muscle disease that causes weakness and swelling of the skeletal muscles, which control movement. If you or a loved on is suffering from this devastating disease, Polymyositis: Causes, Tests and Treatment is the reference book you need to beat the disease and live a symptom free life.

Blepharitis is an inflammation of the eyelids. The word 'blepharitis' comes from two Greek words: blepharos which means 'eyelid' and 'itis' which typically means inflammation. It can cause irritation, itching and redness on the eyelids, at the part where eyelashes grow. Blepharitis can happen due to a number of reasons such as a bacterial or a skin infection. If you are suffering from blepharitis, this book gives you all the information you need to know about causes, tests and treatments. Plus, a complete listing of naturopathic physicians for every state.

Canine parvovirus, "parvo," is a viral disease that is common in puppies under six months old. Parvovirus is a kind of virus that has many types. Each type normally affects specific species such as dogs, cats, or humans. Today, canine parvovirus is one of the most widespread diseases found in dogs. If the disease is not diagnosed early enough, it can cause death. If it's diagnosed early and an aggressive therapy is used for treatment, the dog can be saved.