Posts

Common Gastrointestinal Conditions and What to Do About Them

Image
As the term suggests, Gastrointestinal conditions are concerned with the GI tract, from mouth to anus. The GI tract is one of the organs responsible for functioning the whole body. The gastrointestinal conditions are directly connected with the GI tract and can cause issues like nausea, food poisoning, diarrhea, and vomiting. Gastrointestinal conditions are divided into categories- functional and structural. Both the situations arise in the GI tract but differ in the further additions. For instance, functional gastrointestinal diseases can directly cause eating large amounts of dairy products, stress, eating a low fiber diet, not exercising, resisting passing out the bowel, or taking antacid medicines that contain calcium and aluminum. On the other hand, structural gastrointestinal diseases are diagnosed when your bowel looks abnormal and doesn't work correctly. Some structural gastrointestinal conditions lead to constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, hemorrhoids, anal fissures, p...

Do You Have Gastroparesis Symptoms? Treatment Options and What's Next

Image
An illness that causes the stomach muscles to become paralyzed is Gastroparesis. As a consequence of Gastroparesis, food is poorly ground in the stomach, and food is poorly expelled from the stomach. Gastroparesis: What is it? Patients with Gastroparesis, or partial paralysis of the stomach, have difficulty digesting food. If you suffer from this problem, your digestive system's contents move more slowly because your injured nerves and muscles aren't working as they should. People with diabetes who have had it for an extended period are more likely to have this complication, although it may occur in other circumstances. Patients with Gastroparesis are prone to misdiagnosis, and the condition might be confused for ulcers, heartburn, or an allergic response. Non-diabetic persons may have acid reflux as a possible cause of the disease. Gastroparesis is caused by what? Nerve damage, especially damage to the vagus nerve, is a common cause of Gastroparesis. The vagus nerve contracts ...

Skin Cancer Types, Symptoms, Risk Factors & Treatment

Image
Skin Cancer relates to the abnormal growth of the skin cells exposed to the skin. It can occur in the body areas that are not even exposed to the sun. This abnormal cell growth can be cancerous or non-cancerous. If it is cancerous, it needs immediate attention because it can spread to nearby body tissues. Read on to find the symptoms, types, risk factors, and treatments involved. Symptoms of Skin Cancer • Abnormal accumulation or new growth of cells in the skin • Sore on the skin that does not heal • Changes in existing skin growths • Lesions developing uneven and ragged edges • Change in the color, size, and shape of the mole • Spots developing unusual colors such as black, pink, blue, or red • Certain areas on the skin look like scars Types of Skin Cancer • Basal Cell Carcinoma: It is found in 90% of the patients. These slow-growing masses show up on the head or neck of a patient. It occurs on the skin exposed surface of the skin. The lesion becomes itchy, may bleed, ...

What Exactly Is Insomnia? A Comprehensive Guide To Symptoms, Treatments And Best Practices

Image
Insomnia is a sleep problem that affects millions of individuals daily. According to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), adults require at least 7–9 hours of sleep every 24 hours, depending on their age Centres Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). According to studies, over 25% of people in the United States have insomnia each year, although only about 75% of these people become a long-term issue. Short-term insomnia can cause daytime weariness, concentration difficulties, and other issues, and it may enhance the risk of different ailments in the long run. This article delves into the definition of insomnia and its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. What are some of the signs and symptoms of insomnia? Insomnia can cause fatigue, daytime drowsiness, difficulty focusing, poor performance at work or school, moodiness, irritability, impulsiveness, lack of energy, and accidents.  What Is the Process of Diagnosing Insomnia? In many circumstan...