Anemia is an illness where the body is unable to carry adequate oxygen to its tissues due to a lack of healthy red blood cells. This condition leads to persistent fatigue and weakness, but there are several ways to prevent…
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Gout is a type of arthritis that causes inflammation and pain in the joints. It occurs when there is a uric acid build up, typically in the ankles, toes, and knees. It is estimated that more than 3% of the…
Environmental factors can have a direct impact on certain health conditions like arthritis, which is an autoimmune disease. It causes inflammation, stiffness, and pain in the joints, thereby weakening them and causing excruciating pain. Hence, apart from medical treatment and…
Colon cancer originates in the large intestine or the colon. It is usually observed in older adults. This form of cancer starts as benign polyps, which are noncancerous cell clumps. They form inside the colon. Some of them become cancerous…
A loss of nerve cells in the spinal cord and brainstem leads to a group of genetic disorders called Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). This neurological condition is a type of motor neuron disease that results in an inability to control…
Deep vein thrombosis or DVT occurs due to the formation of blood clots in the veins, usually in the legs. In certain cases, the blood clot can affect a vein in the pelvic region as well. This disease is a…
Prostate cancer is generally observed among older men. Those above 65 years of age are at a higher risk. This cancer originates in the prostate, a small gland located in the lower abdomen. This organ surrounds the urethra and is…
Depression is a chronic mental condition in which the patient experiences sadness or hopelessness due to low serotonin levels (the feel-good hormone) and other unexplained reasons. It is one of the leading mental conditions, as over 15 million people in…
Overactive bladder or OAB is a health condition that causes a sudden and frequent urge to urinate. Some people also experience unintentional loss of urine, referred to as urinary incontinence. The condition is more common in women than in men….
The differences between headaches and migraines are quite a few. And most forms of headaches exhibit mild to moderate symptoms associated with pain with a low chance of recurrence. However, migraines can trigger moderate to severe discomforts linked to pain…