Category: Health
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Glaucoma: Causes, Signs and Symptoms, Treatments
Glaucoma is the second leading cause of vision loss globally, according to the World Health Organization. (1) It slowly sneaks up on the eyes of its victims and robs them of their precious eyesight, without early warning symptoms. It is a progressive disease that causes preventable blindness and whose visual impairment effects can be arrested…
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Coccydynia (Tailbone Pain) Causes, Diagnosis, Pain Relief and Prevention
The marvellous strength and flexibility of the lower back increase the stability of the body. However, it is this same spectacular feature that makes it very susceptible to developing many health problems. Also, because of the many nerves that run through the lower part of the spine to other body parts, pain on this part…
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Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis): Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Relief and Exercises
Frozen shoulder is one of the musculoskeletal conditions that affect people that are beyond 40 years of age. It is estimated that 2 to 5% of adults will develop a frozen shoulder in their lifetime. (1) A frozen shoulder limits movements both in passive and active range of motions. Mostly, it affects only one shoulder…
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Osteoarthritis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention and Much More
Osteoarthritis is all around, affecting millions of families with more impact than most people realize. According to the Arthritis Foundation, more than 54 million adults are affected by arthritis, and out of this figure, 31 million of the cases are osteoarthritis. (1) These statistics make osteoarthritis the most prevalent joint disorder and the leading reason…
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Gallstones – Types, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, Complications and Prevention
According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, (1) 10 to 15% of adults have gallstone disease in the United States. About a million cases are diagnosed annually, and 800, 000 operations are performed to treat gallstones. These statistics make gallstone disease one of the most prevalent gastrointestinal disorders that require…
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention
Carpal tunnel syndrome accounts for more than 90% of the nerve compression syndromes. (1) It is also the leading reason for hand surgery and actually, the second most common cause of all operations after back surgery. It is also interesting to note that carpal tunnel syndrome results in the highest number of days (31 days…
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Blepharitis – Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention
Blepharitis is a common cause of ocular discomfort and irritation for people of all ages, across all races and ethnic groups. Generally, blepharitis is more of a symptomatic condition than a true health threat. However, if not well managed, it can be a source of constant distress that not only occurs once but frequently. Keep…
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Bruxism – Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatments
Upon first hearing what it is, some may think of it as a minor anomaly; something you’d see on My Strange Addiction. In the face of things like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, it might not seem as bad. However, Bruxism is a serious disease, and many of the millions of people who suffer from…
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Hematuria – Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention
Hematuria or blood in urine is a warning signal of possible serious health problems, such as kidney stones, urinary tract infections, or even cancer. Rare blood disorders can also cause hematuria. The blood in urine might be perfectly visible or slightly visible and in this case only a proper urine test can help to spot…
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Claustrophobia – Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
One of the most common phobias out there, claustrophobia is a type of anxiety disorder triggered by an intense and irrational fear of crowded or tight spaces. Claustrophobia is often triggered by the things like being stuck in a narrow and crowded elevator, being locked in a small room without windows, wearing tight-necked clothing, or…