Revere Health Blog

Diabetes increases your risk of potentially serious health complications—including diseases of the eyes—but properly managing your diabetes can help prevent them. Here’s a look at what types of eye complications can occur in people with diabetes and how you can prevent/treat them. Blurred Vision High blood glucose (sugar) levels can cause swelling of tissues in the eyes, which can lead to changes in your vision. Some people experience blurry vision when they alter their diabetes treatment plan, but blurred vision typically goes away once blood sugar levels are back in control. If you do not manage your diabetes well, however, those high blood sugar levels can cause more severe damage to your eyes over time. If you’re experiencing blurred vision as a complication of diabetes, talk to your doctor. S/he can help you create a plan to get your blood glucose back to the target range: 80–130 mg/dl before meals Less than 180 mg/dl one to two hours after starting a meal Glaucoma People with dia...

A persistent ear infection is known as a chronic ear infection. An ear infection that keeps coming back might have the same effects as an ear infection. An Infected middle ear tissue causes discomfort and hearing loss. Infection in the middle ear can result from a blockage in the eustachian tube, which carries fluid out from the ear. When fluid accumulates in the middle ear, it presses against the eardrum. Eardrum ruptures can occur if an infection can worsen rapidly or is not treated. Here is where consulting with an Ear Doctor becomes essential. But before that, check out the symptoms and treatment for this.  Symptoms of Chronic Ear Infection According to the Ent Doctor, chronic ear infection symptoms may be less severe than acute infection. Some of the signs that you could have a persistent ear infection are: ● Pressure in the ear ● Little discomfort ● Drainage of fluid from the ears ● Illness with a mild temperature ● Hearing loss ● Sleeplessness Treatment of Chronic Ear Infect...

What Causes Vertigo? There are different causes of vertigo, including:  Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) – where certain head movements trigger vertigo Migraines – severe headaches Labyrinthitis – inflammation of the inner ear Vestibular Neuronitis – inflammation of the vestibular nerve, which runs into the inner ear and sends messages to the brain that help to control balance Certain medications If you are experiencing vertigo, talk to your primary care provider first. He or she may refer you to a neurologist or an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist. Treatment for Vertigo Some cases of vertigo will improve over time without treatment. However, some cases will last for months, or even years. Common treatments for chronic vertigo include: The Epley maneuver is a series of head movements that are performed to decrease the symptoms of vertigo. To the right is an example of a treatment using the Epley maneuver:  Doctors may also prescribe medicines such as antih...