Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the bacterium Treponema Pallidum. Syphilis can cause serious damage to your heart or brain if not treated promptly. Yes, Syphilis CAN be cured! Because Syphilis is caused by bacteria, antibiotics (e.g. penicillin) rid the body of the infection.

No. Currently there is no cure for AMD. This is why research programs on AMD are so important. Although not curable, there are a few treatments available that slow the progression of the disease for persons with specific types of the disease. Click here for more information regarding current treatment options. See similar questions...

One you are diagnosed with Hirschsprung's Disease in my opinion and many other it is always with you. However with some medical Insurance Companies if you have had a surgery where the problem has been corrected (in this case usually severe, continuous constipation), you can report that as corrected if you have had a surgery for an ostomy or even a reversal of an ostomy. See similar questions...

There is currently no absolute cure for Endometriosis, but there are several methods of treatment, which may alleviate some of the pain and symptoms associated with it. See similar questions...

Transmission of the bacteria usually occurs during vaginal, anal, or oral sex. The syphilis bacteria are passed from person to person through direct contact with: Sores mainly occur on the external genitals, vagina, anus, or rectum. Sores can also occur on the lips and in or around the mouth. The bacteria most commonly enter the body through mucous membranes, usually in the area around the genitals and urinary system. See similar questions...

The precise answer at this time is no. Vitiligo is probably caused by a variety of factors interacting in specific ways. Research has advanced the understanding of the physical and psychosocial aspects of Vitiligo, but the cause and cure for this disease are unknown. [top of page] See similar questions...

Though the cocktails produced and modern drugs are a vast improvement of what was offered in earlier years, there is not yet a cure. HIV is a virus, meaning it can not be cured at the present time. See similar questions...

No. The best medical science can offer today is treatment that ttempts to correct the symptoms of XLH. The gene that carries the XLH mutation has already been identified. Scientific research is particularly intensive, at the moment, to try to understand how the affected gene works in the control of phosphorus levels in the blood. Gene therapy, in which the defective gene is fixed, holds longer-term promise. There are important advances in research going on right now, and The XLH Network Inc. See similar questions...

Even though medical doctors and scientist consider this disease incurable, my personal experience proves that Graves’ Disease can be cured by treating the cause of this disease. See similar questions...

No. Early treatment can slow the progression of diabetic retinopathy, but is not likely to reverse any vision loss. See similar questions...

No, but treatment can slow or even stop the progression of the wet form, so the earlier you're diagnosed, the better. See similar questions...

The first 6 months after the disease developed, she had to take 0.3 mg/day to make herself comfortable. Now she only takes 0.15 mg/day, and she is fine (se has been on this dosage for a year and a half.) See similar questions...

A. Yes, this disease is fully curable if the treatment is taken on a regular and continuous basis for adequate duration. See similar questions...

Mesothelioma is not curable. Some treatments may prolong life or ease pain, but no standard mesothelioma treatment regime exists at this time. This should not be a cause for despair, however, as researchers are constantly discovering new cancer drugs and procedures. See similar questions...

Piles (hemorrhoids) are not curable but can be easily controlled by bringing a few changes in your diet and lifestyle. If you have painful and bleeding piles (hemorrhoids) it is best to consult your doctor as you may require some medication also. In pregnant women, hemorrhoids (occurring just because of pregnancy) are often a temporary problem that usually disappears totally, after childbirth. See similar questions...

You and your sex partner(s) must be examined and treated. If not treated they can give the infection back to you, or infect others. Your syphilis blood test may stay positive (not normal) even after treatment. You will be required to undergo additional treatment during the first year of your diagnosis.You will no longer be contagious once treatment is completed. See similar questions...