Piles/ Hemorrhoids are a very common anorectal condition defined as the symptomatic enlargement and distal displacement of the normal anal cushions. They affect millions of people around the world and represent a major medical and socioeconomic problem. Multiple factors have been claimed to be the etiologies of hemorrhoidal development, including constipation and prolonged straining. The … [Read more…]
What Are the Early Warning Signs of UTI/ Urinary Tract Infection is a bacterial infection of the bladder and associated structures. These are patients with no structural abnormality and no comorbidities, such as diabetes, immunocompromised, or pregnant. Uncomplicated UTI is also known as cystitis or lower UTI. Forty percent of women in the United States will … [Read more…]
Toothaches at Night; How can I Stop a Toothache at Night/Dental Pain also is known as dental pain is a pain in the teeth and/or their supporting structures, caused by dental diseases or pain referred to the teeth by non-dental diseases? Common causes include inflammation of the pulp, usually in response to tooth decay, dental trauma, or other factors, dentin hypersensitivity (short, sharp pain, usually associated with exposed root surfaces), apical periodontitis (inflammation of … [Read more…]
Drug Abuse Disorders is when you take drugs that are not legal. It’s also when you use alcohol, prescription medicine, and other legal substances too much or in the wrong way. So substance abuse, also known as drug abuse, is a patterned use of a drug in which the user consumes the substance in amounts or with … [Read more…]
Stomach Cramping is one of the more common problems that may affect more than 90% of the population. The intensity of the pain may often scare us, but it is not necessarily due to something serious. However, lingering symptoms can indicate a chronic disease that should be treated. Sometimes, its intensity may seem pretty scary, but … [Read more…]
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is a rare disorder that is usually caused by a gastrinoma, or tumor, that originates from the pancreas or, less likely, from the small intestine.The tumor secretes a hormone known as gastrin, and this results in an overproduction of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. The syndrome is caused by a gastrinoma, a neuroendocrine tumor that secretes a hormone … [Read more…]
Indigestion also known as dyspepsia, is a condition of impaired digestion. Symptoms may include upper abdominal fullness, heartburn, nausea, belching, or upper abdominal pain.People may also experience feeling full earlier than expected when eating.Dyspepsia is a common problem and is frequently caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or gastritis. In a small minority of cases it may be the first symptom of peptic ulcer disease (an ulcer of the stomach or duodenum) … [Read more…]
Sex position is a position of the body that an individual or couple people may use for sexual intercourse or other sexual activities. Sexual acts are generally described by the positions the participants adopt in order to perform those acts. Though sexual intercourse generally involves penetration of the body of one person by another, sex positions commonly involve penetrative or non-penetrative sexual activities. … [Read more…]
Sleep is the secret sauce. There isn’t one facet of your mental, emotional, or physical performance that’s not affected by the quality of your sleep.The big challenge is that in our fast-paced world today, millions of people are chronically sleep deprived and suffering the deleterious effects of getting low-quality sleep.The consequences of sleep deprivation aren’t pretty either. … [Read more…]
Vitamin B12 deficiency, also known as cobalamin deficiency, is the medical condition of low blood levels of vitamin B12. In mild deficiency, a person may feel tired and have a reduced number of red blood cells (anemia). In moderate deficiency, there may be inflammation of the tongue and the beginning of neurological problems including abnormal sensations such as pins and needles, while severe deficiency may include reduced heart function and greater neurological problems. Neurological … [Read more…]
Oxytocin is a powerful hormone that acts as a neurotransmitter in the brain. It regulates social interaction and sexual reproduction, playing a role in behaviors from maternal-infant bonding and milk release to empathy, generosity, and orgasm. When we hug or kiss a loved one, oxytocin levels increase; hence, oxytocin is often called “the love hormone.” In fact, the hormone plays a huge role in all pair … [Read more…]
Brain health refers to the ability to remember, learn, play, concentrate and maintain a clear, active mind. Simply, brain health is all about making the most of your brain and helping reduce some risks to it as you age. Let’s get to work building a strong and healthy brain that is resilient against brain diseases, memory loss, and cognitive impairment. … [Read more…]