Showing posts with label Symptoms. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Symptoms. Show all posts

Thursday, January 29, 2015

Liver Disease Symptoms

11:57:00 AM
Liver disease may not show any symptoms at first, as symptoms can be vague. This includes weakness and loss of energy.
Other symptoms include jaundice that is a disease of the gall bladder. Jaundice is one of the main symptoms of liver disease. Jaundice can turn the skin color to yellow. Another symptom is related to digestion and appetite. Poor appetite is a very common symptom. It leads to loss of weight and anemia. Along with this vomiting, nausea or diarrhea can also manifest.
Another important symptom is light colored stool. Due to the lack of bile production, the stool will appear light and can be gray colored or pale.
Distention and bloating can be considered as another symptoms to watch out for and can cause a pain during breathing.
Polyuria or excess urination and polydypsia or excess thirst are the other symptoms typical of the liver disease.
Liver cancer has symptoms that include weight loss and loss of appetite. Abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, fatigue, accumulation of fluid in the abdomen, enlarged liver, change of color (yellowing) of the skin and the whites of the eyes are also noticed. Bile duct obstruction has symptoms like pale stools, dark urine, abdominal pain, jaundice, vomiting, nausea and fever.
Portal hypertension that is a high blood pressure in the portal veins has no symptoms. But complications due to this disease can result in bloody vomiting and black, loose stools from varices, ascites; and signs of brain disease called encephalopathy.
Alcoholic liver disease has symptoms like loss of appetite, nausea, swollen abdomen, jaundice, abdominal pain, ascites, weight gain, mental confusion, excessive thirst, dry mouth and fatigue. Additional symptoms include vomiting blood or black, paleness, light-headedness or fainting, fluctuating mood and altered level of consciousness.By

Friday, October 10, 2014

Candidiasis-definition, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

7:58:00 AM
Candidiasis- Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Definition
Candidiasis ,commonly known as a yeast infection, is a common fungal infection that appears when there is a growth of the ubiquitous fungus called Candida .Studies shows that there are more then twenty species of Candida,Out of which Candida albicans are so common that they can be found throughout the world as normal body flora.
It is also prove that when the infection appears in the mouth, it is known as thrush. If an baby has this infection, there is a possibility that the baby also has a yeast infection in the diaper area.
These fungus are exist on all surfaces of our bodies in small amounts. Under certain conditions,such as when the abnormal acidity of the vagina or when hormonal imbalance , Candida can take growth in numbers & multiply it self & cause infections, specifically in warm and moist regions. Vaginal yeast infections, thrush , skin and diaper rash , and nailbed infections are some of the examples of such infection.
Causes
This organisms are always exist in all people,. The Candida albicans organism is found in the vaginas of almost all women and generally causes no harm. But when there is imbalance with the other normal flora,It results to yeast infection. Some antibiotics , and diabetes mellitus can cause an increased incidence in yeast infections.
Candidiasis simulates number of organ systems in the body.They generally exist in warm moist body region such as underarms of the body exposed to the environment is susceptible to infection.
Generally skin effectively stops yeast, but any injuries or cuts in the skin may permit this organism to penetrate.They affected the infants in the areas include the mouth and diaper areas.
There are some common illustrative's of this are vaginitis:


  • Vulvar rash.

  • Oral thrush.

  • Conjunctivitis.

  • Endophthalmitis.

  • Diaper rash.

  • Infections of the nail.

  • Rectum symptoms.


Symptoms
Almost all women's have experience the genital itching or burning in some part of there life. Males with genital candidiasis may feel an itchy rash on the penis.
If it occurs in the mouth as a thrush then the tongue becomes white & white patches on the cheeks or throat & these white injury do not scrape off easily.If it occurs in the diaper area then very red lesions may be raised.
There are some of its symptom given below are:

  • Severe itching.

  • Burning.

  • Soreness.

  • Irritation of the vagina.

  • Whitish-gray discharge.


Treatments
Candidiasis is successfully cured either with home remedies or, in the case of a more severe infection, with either over-the-counter substances or recommended anti fungal treatments .An anti-fungal diaper cream can be used in the diaper areas.
Home treatments for candidiasis are the inhalation or direct application of yogurt , which retains lactobacillus , acidophilus capsules or salves, and even small crushed cloves of garlic , which yield allicin , an anti fungal.
One of the home remedy include is boric acid which act as a treatment to cure yeast infections when gelcaps are filled with boric acid powder and two are inserted at bedtime for 3 to 4 nights.
Candidiasis can be treated if it is occur in the mouth as a thrush then use anti-fungal remedy that is applied on the injury in the mouth .In case of oral candidiasis use the systemic anti fungal such as ketoconazole and fluconazole has proved effective and may have advantages over topical agents for patients experiencing mucositis.
Amphotericin B, fluconazole, ketoconazole, and nystatin are some commonly used drugs to treat candidiasis.

Sunday, June 29, 2014

Candidiasis-definition, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

4:08:00 PM
Candidiasis- Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Definition
Candidiasis ,commonly known as a yeast infection, is a common fungal infection that appears when there is a growth of the ubiquitous fungus called Candida .Studies shows that there are more then twenty species of Candida,Out of which Candida albicans are so common that they can be found throughout the world as normal body flora.
It is also prove that when the infection appears in the mouth, it is known as thrush. If an baby has this infection, there is a possibility that the baby also has a yeast infection in the diaper area.
These fungus are exist on all surfaces of our bodies in small amounts. Under certain conditions,such as when the abnormal acidity of the vagina or when hormonal imbalance , Candida can take growth in numbers & multiply it self & cause infections, specifically in warm and moist regions. Vaginal yeast infections, thrush , skin and diaper rash , and nailbed infections are some of the examples of such infection.
Causes
This organisms are always exist in all people,. The Candida albicans organism is found in the vaginas of almost all women and generally causes no harm. But when there is imbalance with the other normal flora,It results to yeast infection. Some antibiotics , and diabetes mellitus can cause an increased incidence in yeast infections.
Candidiasis simulates number of organ systems in the body.They generally exist in warm moist body region such as underarms of the body exposed to the environment is susceptible to infection.
Generally skin effectively stops yeast, but any injuries or cuts in the skin may permit this organism to penetrate.They affected the infants in the areas include the mouth and diaper areas.
There are some common illustrative's of this are vaginitis:


  • Vulvar rash.

  • Oral thrush.

  • Conjunctivitis.

  • Endophthalmitis.

  • Diaper rash.

  • Infections of the nail.

  • Rectum symptoms.


Symptoms
Almost all women's have experience the genital itching or burning in some part of there life. Males with genital candidiasis may feel an itchy rash on the penis.
If it occurs in the mouth as a thrush then the tongue becomes white & white patches on the cheeks or throat & these white injury do not scrape off easily.If it occurs in the diaper area then very red lesions may be raised.
There are some of its symptom given below are:

  • Severe itching.

  • Burning.

  • Soreness.

  • Irritation of the vagina.

  • Whitish-gray discharge.


Treatments
Candidiasis is successfully cured either with home remedies or, in the case of a more severe infection, with either over-the-counter substances or recommended anti fungal treatments .An anti-fungal diaper cream can be used in the diaper areas.
Home treatments for candidiasis are the inhalation or direct application of yogurt , which retains lactobacillus , acidophilus capsules or salves, and even small crushed cloves of garlic , which yield allicin , an anti fungal.
One of the home remedy include is boric acid which act as a treatment to cure yeast infections when gelcaps are filled with boric acid powder and two are inserted at bedtime for 3 to 4 nights.
Candidiasis can be treated if it is occur in the mouth as a thrush then use anti-fungal remedy that is applied on the injury in the mouth .In case of oral candidiasis use the systemic anti fungal such as ketoconazole and fluconazole has proved effective and may have advantages over topical agents for patients experiencing mucositis.
Amphotericin B, fluconazole, ketoconazole, and nystatin are some commonly used drugs to treat candidiasis.
Author: Steve Mathew

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Weird Symptoms of Fibromyalgia to Watch Out For!

7:49:00 PM
Although you may not be aware of it, most everyone knows someone who suffers with fibromyalgia. People with fibromyalgia generally don't go around shouting about their condition from the rooftops. It's not fashionable or fun, and it hurts like the devil! And there are approximately 5 million of them in America today... about 90% of them are women!
Unfortunately, if you don't have the symptoms of fibromyalgia... and you are very fortunate if you don't... it's really hard to relate to someone who has all the weird and seemingly disconnected conditions that come with the illness. And some of the weirdest symptoms can have the most devastating effect on a fibromyalgia sufferer's life... mostly because they go unrecognized as symptoms and are often not addressed or treated.
Fibromyalgia patients, who are under the care of a rheumatologist, are provided with medications to manage their symptoms. That's one way the common symptoms of fibromyalgia, like the pain, can be kept under control. However, it's not unusual for individuals with the illness to keep quiet about their condition or even lie to their family, friends, co-workers, and bosses ... to avoid appearing as "weak" or "a chronic complainer". As a fibromyalgia "victim" myself, I can tell you that I kept my mouth shut, especially at work, so that I wouldn't lose opportunities on my job. I just worked through the pain and misery.
People who understand the syndrome are aware of the fatigue and severe pain that are the most common symptoms of fibromyalgia. These are usually theindicators used by doctors when diagnosing the illness. But, what is not commonly known, is that many fibromyalgia sufferers:
1) Have difficulty focusing, unexplained vision changes, and visual blind spots
2) Frequently have gastrointestinal issues including abdominal cramping, bloating, reflux, intestinal gas, frequent constipation and/or diarrhea, and even nausea and vomiting
3) Are hypersensitive to odors, bright lights, and loud noises; have alcohol intolerance; and sensitivities to various medications and foods
4) Have vivid or disturbing dreams and nightmares, sleep difficulties including inability to stay asleep; or even hypersomnia --- which is excessive sleeping
5) Appear to be clumsy --- walking and accidentally bumping into things, knocking things over; have trouble judging distances --- like when reaching for things or driving a car; have occasional balance difficulties, and may experience vertigo/dizziness
6) Have difficulty finding the right words to express themselves and remembering names or recognizing faces; have difficulty following directions, and frequently lose their train of thought; are easily distracted and may have long and/or short-term memory loss
Can you imagine waking up one morning and not being able to remember your boss' last name... or your best friend's phone number?... Or has this already happened to you?
These are examples of only a few of the weird and seemingly unrelated symptoms of fibromyalgia, and sufferers and their doctors will tell you... every case is different. Some individuals have severe gastrointestinal problems and trouble sleeping as their primary complaints along with the common symptoms of pain and fatigue, while others can't tolerate strong smells and may have vision problems and difficulty focusing. In all cases, fibromyalgia sufferers have multiple symptoms, some of which may never have been recognized as part of their fibromyalgia condition.
So... Is There Any Treatment That Can Help Me With All My Weird Symptoms of Fibromyalgia?
The simple answer is "yes!" Improving your overall health is the key! Many of the symptoms accompanying fibromyalgia's pain and fatigue, like overall weakness, headaches and migraines, gastrointestinal distress, sleep issues, and even depression, can be reduced or eliminated by improving your diet! Begin with a heart-smart diet with low sugar, low fat... and add fruits, vegetables and whole grain. Avoid drinking a lot of caffeinated beverages. Maintain a healthy weight and avoid allergy-causing foods. And... include an adequate supply of lean, digestible protein to repair the body at the cellular level. It's widely accepted that a good diet complete with vitamins, minerals and amino acids --- protein's building blocks which support the muscles, nerves and brain, may help you to take control the symptoms of fibromyalgia... and your life.

Knee Pain When Walking - An Overview - Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

3:29:00 AM
The knee is an especially vulnerable joint. It takes on a lot of stress when you walk, run, jump or climb anything. Even if they have not incurred any major knee trauma, many people will still suffer from knee pain brought on by regular wear and tear over time.
A. ) How do you Determine the Cause of Knee Pain?
If you get severe knee pain while walking, chances are the pain would not have been caused by the walking itself. A number of observations will help your doctor determine the immediate cause of your knee pain. Some of these include:
1.) Your age
2.) Whether your knee has suffered an injury at some stage
3.) Exactly where the knee pain is (front or back of the knee, inside or outside section of the joint)
4.) Did the knee pain start suddenly or has it come on gradually over time?
5.) What are the activities that bring on the knee pain?
B. ) What are the Common Knee Pain Symptoms?
In addition to determining what caused the knee pain, you will also need to consider the exact symptoms you are suffering from in order to be able to get the right treatment. Some of the most common knee pain symptoms include:
1.) Locking (where you cannot straighten or bend your knee)
2.) Popping or snapping sensation in the knee
3.) Giving way (feeling as if your knee is giving way when you walk)
4.) Inability to put weight on the knee
5.) Grinding feeling
6.) Swelling and whether this appeared suddenly following injury or appeared more slowly
7.) Worsening knee pain when walking or bending the knee
C. ) What are the Possible Causes of Knee Pain when Walking?
The following are just some of the more common factors that cause severe knee pain when walking:
1.) Tendonitis - Tendonitis is an inflammation or irritation of the tendons. In addition to having a swelling in the front of the knees, if you suffer severe knee pain when walking and it feels worse while climbing stairs or when running, then you may have tendonitis.
2.) Meniscus injuries - Meniscus injuries are caused by a tear in the cartilage in your knee joint. This can cause severe pain in the knee and a feeling that you cannot straighten out the knee. There will also be some swelling.
3.) Bursitis - Inflammation of the cushioning fluid sacs in the knee causes bursitis. If you have bursitis your knees will be stiff and swollen and they will feel painful even when you are not walking.
4.) Knee arthritis- Knee arthritis involves stiffness, swelling and knee pain when walking.
D.) What Can be Done About Severe Knee Pain when Walking?
If you are suffering from severe knee pain when walking, it is important that you consult your doctor for an accurate diagnosis. Appropriate treatment will depend on the cause and severity of the pain and could involve surgery or anti-inflammatory medication.
A knee brace is one of the most effective ways to protect your knee from further injury or whilst recovering from surgery. The brace works to keep the joint stable and prevent movements which could cause further damage to the knee. Other options for self help include ice packs, rest and elevation and compression bandaging to prevent fluid build-up. Physical therapy is extremely beneficial as it strengthens the supporting muscles, which then help to stabilize your knee and reduce the severe knee pain when walking.

Sunday, November 24, 2013

Stiff Neck -causes, Symptoms, Treatment

9:51:00 AM
Causes of Stiff Neck
Stiff necks can be annoying, but they might also be a sign of a serious infection, tumor or other problem that does not originate in the neck.Meningitis is an infection in the membrane and fluid of the brain that could (if it is the bacterial kind) require medical attention ASAP.
Causes of a Stiff Neck
Not all stiff necks are the same. While most of the time a stiff neck is caused by whiplash, ergonomics, wear and tear, or just sleeping in a funny position, there are those instances where it can be the sign of something systemic.
A common cause of neck pain is muscle strain or tension. Usually, everyday activities are to blame. Such activities include bending over a desk for hours, having poor posture while watching TV or reading, placing your computer monitor too high or too low.Disk disorders. As you age, the cushioning disks between your vertebrae become dry and stiff, narrowing the spaces in your spinal column where the nerves come out. The disks in your neck also can herniate.
Symptoms of Stiff Neck
Oral cavity. A white or red patch on the gums, tongue, or lining of the mouth; a swelling of the jaw that causes dentures to fit poorly or become uncomfortable; and unusual bleeding or pain in the mouth.Nasal cavity and sinuses. Sinuses that are blocked and do not clear, chronic sinus infections that do not respond to treatment with antibiotics, bleeding through the nose, frequent headaches, swelling or other trouble with the eyes, pain in the upper teeth, or problems with dentures.
Upper abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting (which may indicate pancreatitis)Lower abdominal pain in women (may indicate swelling of the ovaries, which is rare)
Other possible causes for stiff neck—like influenza, polio and meningitis—are far more serious. These conditions, however, announce themselves with other unpleasant symptoms, including nausea, headache and swollen glands.
How is it treated
Acute -sudden onset of pain or severe pain - severe neck and/or arm pain may require use of a collar and/or bed rest for first 24 hours and use of ice for first 72 hours. This usually follows trauma, a car accident, a fall or sharp pain/popping felt in the neck. SELF CARE Additional treatment will be determined by severity of the problem.
Antiviral medications may be prescribed for herpes encephalitis or other severe viral infections. Antibiotics may be prescribed for bacterial infections. Anticonvulsants are used to prevent or treat seizures. Corticosteroids are used to reduce brain swelling and inflammation.
Our health-care provider will advise you on treatment options. Acyclovir, famcyclovir, or val acyclovir (medicines that work against herpes viruses) are recommended for persons who are more likely to develop serious disease, including persons with chronic skin or lung disease, otherwise healthy individuals 13 years of age or older, and persons receiving steroid therapy.
A regular painkiller - taking it regularly by the clock not just when it seems to hurt most. If you aren't allergic to aspirin then one of the more modern aspirin-like drugs, like nurofen, taken three times a day for three or four days.In The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook, nationally certified massage therapist Clair Davies simplifies Travell and Simons’s extensive research into myofascial pain and makes it accessible to the layman.

Sunday, November 17, 2013

Weird Symptoms of Fibromyalgia to Watch Out For!

7:59:00 PM
Although you may not be aware of it, most everyone knows someone who suffers with fibromyalgia. People with fibromyalgia generally don't go around shouting about their condition from the rooftops. It's not fashionable or fun, and it hurts like the devil! And there are approximately 5 million of them in America today... about 90% of them are women!
Unfortunately, if you don't have the symptoms of fibromyalgia... and you are very fortunate if you don't... it's really hard to relate to someone who has all the weird and seemingly disconnected conditions that come with the illness. And some of the weirdest symptoms can have the most devastating effect on a fibromyalgia sufferer's life... mostly because they go unrecognized as symptoms and are often not addressed or treated.
Fibromyalgia patients, who are under the care of a rheumatologist, are provided with medications to manage their symptoms. That's one way the common symptoms of fibromyalgia, like the pain, can be kept under control. However, it's not unusual for individuals with the illness to keep quiet about their condition or even lie to their family, friends, co-workers, and bosses ... to avoid appearing as "weak" or "a chronic complainer". As a fibromyalgia "victim" myself, I can tell you that I kept my mouth shut, especially at work, so that I wouldn't lose opportunities on my job. I just worked through the pain and misery.
People who understand the syndrome are aware of the fatigue and severe pain that are the most common symptoms of fibromyalgia. These are usually theindicators used by doctors when diagnosing the illness. But, what is not commonly known, is that many fibromyalgia sufferers:
1) Have difficulty focusing, unexplained vision changes, and visual blind spots
2) Frequently have gastrointestinal issues including abdominal cramping, bloating, reflux, intestinal gas, frequent constipation and/or diarrhea, and even nausea and vomiting
3) Are hypersensitive to odors, bright lights, and loud noises; have alcohol intolerance; and sensitivities to various medications and foods
4) Have vivid or disturbing dreams and nightmares, sleep difficulties including inability to stay asleep; or even hypersomnia --- which is excessive sleeping
5) Appear to be clumsy --- walking and accidentally bumping into things, knocking things over; have trouble judging distances --- like when reaching for things or driving a car; have occasional balance difficulties, and may experience vertigo/dizziness
6) Have difficulty finding the right words to express themselves and remembering names or recognizing faces; have difficulty following directions, and frequently lose their train of thought; are easily distracted and may have long and/or short-term memory loss
Can you imagine waking up one morning and not being able to remember your boss' last name... or your best friend's phone number?... Or has this already happened to you?
These are examples of only a few of the weird and seemingly unrelated symptoms of fibromyalgia, and sufferers and their doctors will tell you... every case is different. Some individuals have severe gastrointestinal problems and trouble sleeping as their primary complaints along with the common symptoms of pain and fatigue, while others can't tolerate strong smells and may have vision problems and difficulty focusing. In all cases, fibromyalgia sufferers have multiple symptoms, some of which may never have been recognized as part of their fibromyalgia condition.
So... Is There Any Treatment That Can Help Me With All My Weird Symptoms of Fibromyalgia?
The simple answer is "yes!" Improving your overall health is the key! Many of the symptoms accompanying fibromyalgia's pain and fatigue, like overall weakness, headaches and migraines, gastrointestinal distress, sleep issues, and even depression, can be reduced or eliminated by improving your diet! Begin with a heart-smart diet with low sugar, low fat... and add fruits, vegetables and whole grain. Avoid drinking a lot of caffeinated beverages. Maintain a healthy weight and avoid allergy-causing foods. And... include an adequate supply of lean, digestible protein to repair the body at the cellular level. It's widely accepted that a good diet complete with vitamins, minerals and amino acids --- protein's building blocks which support the muscles, nerves and brain, may help you to take control the symptoms of fibromyalgia... and your life.

Saturday, October 26, 2013

Liver Diseases, Causes and Symptoms

10:45:00 AM
Location
It is a haphazardly formed, firm sports ground like structure which comprises of two parts (a larger right lobe and a smaller left lobe) and two minor lobes. It is placed just under the diaphragm in the upper right abdomen and is mostly under the ribs and is extended to the middle and partially towards the left upper abdomen. While breathing in, it is pressed down by the diaphragm and its lower periphery descends below the boundary of the lowest rib.
Functions
· Bile production
· Maintains balance of fluid
· Controls bleeding
· Blood storage
· Fat metabolism
· Removal of hemoglobin molecules
Diseases
· Liver inflammation
· Hepatitis B
· Hepatitis C
· Jaundice
· Liver cirrhosis
· Liver failure
· Non alcoholic fatty liver disease
· Wilson's disease
Causes
· Autoimmune Hepatitis
It is caused because of external factors or attack on own immune system of the body.
· Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is the only cause of this disease.
· Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C virus (HBC) is the only cause of this disease.
· Jaundice
o Hepatitis A, B, C, D, E and autoimmune hepatitis
o Liver cancer and cirrhosis
o Malaria
o Gilbert's, Rotor's, Dubin-Johnson and Crigler-Najjar syndromes
o Hemolytic anemia
o Billary artesia
· Liver Cirrhosis
o Alcoholic liver disease
o Chronic hepatitis C
o Chronic hepatitis Band D
o Autoimmune hepatitis
o Non alcoholic steato hepatitis
o Inherited diseases
o Bile ducts blockage
o Infections, drugs and toxins
· Liver Failure
o Hepatitis B and C
o Undernourishment
o Extreme use of alcohol for an extended time
o Hemachromatosis
o Reaction to medicines
o Cirrhosis
o Overdose of Tylenol
o Intake of untamed mushrooms
· Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Exact causes are not yet known, however, probable causes due to cluster of disorders that increases risk of:
o Heart diseases
o Diabetes
o Stroke
· Wilson's disease
The causes are hereditary in nature.
Symptoms
Autoimmune Hepatitis
o Abdominal pain
o Skin rashes
o Fatigue
o Joint pain
o Nausea or vomiting
o Jaundice
o Enlargement of liver
o Appearance of abdominal blood vessels on skin
o Dark yellow urine
o Loss of appetite
o Gray or pale colored stool
o Mental confusion
· Hepatitis B
o Fatigue
o Abdominal pain
o Jaundice
o Nausea
o Loss of appetite
o Vomiting
o Dark yellow colored urine
o Joint pain
o Yellowish eyes and skin
· Hepatitis C
o Abdominal pain
o Jaundice
o Loss of appetite
o Vomiting
o Nausea
o Dark yellow colored urine
· Jaundice
o Yellow colored skin, eyes and mucous membrane
o Liver Cirrhosis
o Loss of appetite
o Intense itching
o Loss in weight
o Dark colored skin
o Bleeding from the nose
o Enlargement of breasts in men
o Confusion
o Fluid retention
o Jaundice
o Gallstone
o Blood clotting difficulties
o Bleeding of esophageal vein
· Liver Failure
o Loss of appetite
o Vomiting or nausea
o Fatigue
o Diarrhea
o Swelling in abdomen
o Easy bleeding
o Jaundice
o Mental disorder
o Sleepiness
o Coma
· Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
o Loss of appetite
o Nausea or vomiting
o Weight loss
o Easy bruising
o Appearance of small vein under skin
o Fatigue
o Bleeding engorged esophageal or intestinal veins
o Jaundice
o Lack of sex desire
o Retention of fluid in abdomen
o Swollen feet and legs
o Intense itching of legs, hands or whole body
· Wilson's Disease
o Swollen liver and spleen
o Building of fluid in abdomen lining
o Decreased white blood count and platelet in blood
o Anemia
o Increased levels of protein, amino acid, carbohydrates and uric acid in urine
o Jaundice
o Speech problems
o Softening of bones
o Blood vomiting
o Rigidness of muscles
o Tremors in hands and arms

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

The Symptoms Of Cervical Cancer

6:41:00 AM
Cervical cancer is another form of uterine cancer. It begins in the cells on the surface of the cervix, either on the lower part, or in the upper part of the cervix. It is a slow-growing and malignant cancer. (Malignant simply means that it spreads). The cervix is the connector that connects the uterus to the birth canal, and is actually a part of the uterus.
Cervical cancer is usually the result of the human papillomavirus (HPV), which is spread through sexual contact. The virus can survive in the body for many years before it causes cancer, and in some cases the cancer never develops.
A new vaccine is available to stop the virus, and medical professionals are encouraging young girls and women to get the vaccine. The claim is that by the year 2022 cervical cancers will be reduced due to the vaccine. But the vaccine is still to new, to know about all the possible long-term side-effects it will cause. The best way to be on guard against this cancer is to build up the immune system and eliminate as many risk factors as possible.
Those at highest risk for developing this cancer are young girls who became sexually active before the age of 18, and those who have, or have had numerous partners. Those who smoke, use birth control pill, condoms and tampons are also at a higher risk.
The symptoms of cervical cancer may not appear until the later stages of the cancer, but pre-cancerous cells can be detected with a pap test.
The following symptoms may occur in the more advanced stages of cervical cancer.
- Bleeding in between periods, or after menopause. This can be heavy or light bleeding.
- Pelvic pains which can be dull or sharp pains, and can last for hours.
- A vaginal discharge may also occur, and may be foul smelling, thick, and may contain mucus or blood.
- Leaking of urine or feces from vagina.
- Bleeding after intercourse.
- Pain during intercourse.
- Pain or heavy bleeding while menstruating.
- Pain during urinating can occur if cancer has spread to the bladder.
- Loss of appetite, which can lead to weight loss.
Other symptoms may include fatigue, back pain, leg pain, a single swollen leg, and easy fracturing of the bones.
Treatments are available; one can choose either conventional treatments which consist of chemo, radiation and surgery, or, one can choose to be healed naturally using Chinese medicines, or herbs.

Monday, June 24, 2013

Symptoms of Hypothyroidism

12:54:00 PM
When the thyroid gland is unable to produce a satisfactory level of thyroid hormones, hypothyroidism may develop. The hormones produced by the endocrine or thyroid gland are responsible for the regulation of a person's metabolism; hence, an injury to this gland or an abnormality in its hormone production will directly affect the metabolic rate of the body. Deficient quantities of thyroid hormones can decrease the metabolic rate of a person's body.
Hypothyroidism is characterized by several signs and symptoms that may lead to serious health risks and severe complications. Due to sluggish metabolic rate, a person suffering from hypothyroidism may experience lack of vigor and drowsiness, chronic physical fatigue, difficulty in withstanding coldness, weight gain despite loss of appetite, severe constipation, and abnormal menstrual cycles in women. Other early symptoms observed in hypothyroid patients are persistent headaches, swelling of the face and muscle cramps, chest pain and difficulty in breathing, enlarged thyroid gland or goiter, dry hair and pale skin, difficulty concentrating, and decreased memory retention. These early symptoms of hypothyroidism are often misconstrued as manifestations of other health disorders such as menopause, stress, or aging.
Failure to undergo proper treatments will aggravate a hypothyroid's condition. In such case, other symptoms may occur and, over time, develop into serious or even fatal complications. The patient may suffer from memory loss, loss of hearing and eyesight, numbness, severe depression, and incurable mental impairment or dementia. Extreme cases may lead to myxedema coma, a form of hypothyroidism characterized by adverse physiological changes like enlarged tongue, bulging eyes, and swollen face, and behavioral and mental maladies such as delirium, completely suspended feeling or apathy, seizures, and, at the worst, coma.
In addition, children with congenital hypothyroidism have any or all of the following symptoms: jaundice or yellowish skin, rugged breathing, constipation, delayed teething, and loss of appetite. If they remain untreated, lumps may appear beneath their skin due to fatty build-up, making them look swollen and bulging.
The aforementioned symptoms may be observed in hypothyroid patients, regardless of age or gender. It is worth noting, however, that each hypothyroid patient differs from other patients in terms of the number of symptoms present and the severity of the experienced symptoms. Patients may complain about different natures and varied intensity of these symptoms.
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Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Natural Remedy For ADD

11:05:00 AM
Natural remedy for ADD focuses on holistic system of medicine instead of prescribing addictive and strong drugs. Natural remedy for ADD takes into account the lifestyle, diet, surroundings, type of personality and emotional factors into account before a remedy is suggested.
While helping a person with ADD to cure the problem, natural remedy for ADD treat the symptoms effectively so that a state of health and balance is reached. The natural remedy is not harmful and is thorough. Chances of completely eliminating the problem through natural remedy is very high whereas treatment by regular system of medicines keeps the sufferer on drugs for a longer period. Addiction risk and side effects from prescription drugs are very high.
Herbal remedy formulated by a clinical psychologists combined with healthy lifestyle and excluding sugar stimulants, preservatives helps in cure of ADD. The natural remedy is calmative, and helps the mind to concentrate and focus.
One of the natural remedy for ADD is Focus ADDult which contains extracts of herbs in concentrated form from Western, Ayurvedic and Chinese systems to work in three different ways and cure.
The primary herb is Centella asiatica which promotes clarity in mental process, improves brain and memory function and relieves anxiety. It also improves the blood flow into the cerebral region and thereby make blood which is rich in oxygen to penetrate deep into the brain.
The second ingredient is Rosmarinus officinalis which is an energizer and general tonic. To prevent the breakdown of acetylcholine in the brain, a chemical known is acetyl-cholinesterase inhibitor is needed. This is provided by Rosemary. Acetylcholine deficiency is linked to memory impairment.
Chinese Medicine has used Panax Ginseng for more than 5000 years and is one of the most expensive and prized medicine among the Chinese herbs. Stress reduction, motivation, energy, a better functioning immune system and fatigue reduction are possible with the use of Ginseng.
In order to get best results any natural remedy for ADD should be consumed regularly. A change in energy level, improved mental clarify will be noticed within 3 weeks of usage. Fitness level, health and diet and other lifestyle factors plays a role in the treatment and medication. Balanced and healthy diet, enough sleep and adequate exercise will also help.
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