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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...

All men have a gland in their reproductive system called the prostate. The prostate is located below the bladder and in front of the rectum, and its responsibility is to create semen—the fluid that contains sperm. If the prostate swells or becomes inflamed, however, a condition known as prostatitis can develop. This can cause painful urination or trouble urinating, and several other pain- or discomfort-related symptoms. It has several different causes and can be either temporary or recurring. Here’s what you need to know. Symptoms and Complications   Symptoms vary depending on the cause, and they can include: Dysuria: Pain or burning sensation during urination Nocturia: Frequent urination, particularly during the night Bloody or cloudy urine Trouble urinating Feelings of an urgent need to urinate Pain: Could be present in the abdomen, groin, lower back, perineum (area between scrotum and rectum), penis, testicles, or during ejaculation Flu-like symptoms: These are only present in b...

There are a number of injuries possible in the arms and shoulders, ranging all the way from basic tendinitis and pain to serious issues. These conditions can be caused by long-term overuse or single incidents, but they’re often tough to tell apart because there are so many different things that their pain symptoms might be trying to tell us. An example of this in the shoulder is what’s called a SLAP tear – “superior labrum, anterior to posterior.” SLAP tears affect the labrum, which is a ring of tissue around your shoulder socket that keeps your arm attached to your shoulder. In the worst cases, the labrum tears fully. What are some signs of SLAP tears, what are the causes, and how is it treated? Let’s take a look. Symptoms of SLAP Tears Symptoms of SLAP tears can range from mild to severe. A few of the most common ones include: Weakness or disconnected feeling in the shoulder Pain lifting objects Less shoulder strength Aches and pains in areas that are tough to identify specifically D...

Now more than ever, young Americans take part in organized sports. Kids and teens benefit physically and emotionally from participating in sports. But parents may use several essential injury-prevention pointers to ensure their kid has a positive, enriching sporting experience without risk. If you are facing severe injuries, go for a Sports Medicine Physician and get suggestions. Possible Risk Injuries are possible in every sport. Fortunately, the benefits of childhood sports involvement outweigh the risks for most young people. There is a higher probability of a traumatic injury in any sport where there is more contact. However, excessive use is a significant cause of injury among young athletes. Common sports injuries include muscular strains, ligament sprains, and stress fractures (injuries to bones). When tendons, joints, bones, or muscles are overworked, they become injured. If a child is experiencing point soreness over a bone, even if there is only mild swelling or limited range...

Arthritis is characterized by swelling and tenderness in one or more joints. The most common arthritis symptoms are joint pain and stiffness, both of which intensify with age. Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid arthritis are the most common types of arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is a long-term inflammatory condition that affects more than just the joints. The state can harm some people's skin, eyes, lungs, heart, and blood vessels, affecting many other body systems. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition that develops when the body's immune system unintentionally attacks its tissues. Unlike osteoarthritis, which causes wear and tears on your joints, rheumatoid arthritis impacts the lining of your joints, allowing painful swelling that can eventually lead to bone erosion and joint disfigurement. The inflammation caused by rheumatoid arthritis can also harm other body parts. Even though new medications have significantly improved treatment options, severe rheumatoid arthrit...

Potassium is an essential mineral that plays a vital role in ensuring the proper functioning of your body’s cells, tissues, and organs. Maintaining the right amount of potassium in your body is a delicate balancing act, and this responsibility falls primarily to your kidneys. Kidneys juggle your potassium intake against your potassium excretion to help regulate the amounts of this important mineral in your blood. Potassium is also an electrolyte, a substance that conducts electricity in the body. It is crucial to heart and nerve function and plays a key role in skeletal and smooth muscle contraction. But too much of this good thing is just as dangerous as too little. What is hyperkalemia? This term describes a potassium level in your blood that’s higher than normal. “Hyperkalemia is a common cause of life-threatening heart rhythm changes, or cardiac arrhythmias,”   explains WebMD . “It can lead to an emergency condition called ventricular fibrillation . . .(causing) the lower parts...