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Signs and Symptoms of Too Much Stress

Signs and Symptoms of Too Much Stress = Stress is defined as a state of mental or emotional strain caused by adverse circumstances. At one point or another, most people deal with feelings of stress. In fact, one study found that 33% of adults reported experiencing high levels of perceived stress. Trusted Sou The condition is associated with a long list of physical and mental symptoms. This article will look at common signs and symptoms of stress. 1. Acne 2. Headaches 3. Chronic Pain 4. Frequent Sickness 5. Decreased Energy and Insomnia 6. Changes in Libido 7. Digestive Issues 8. Appetite Changes 9. Depression 10. Rapid Heartbeat 11. Sweating The Bottom Line Stress is something that most people will experience at one point or another. It can take a toll on many aspects of health and has a wide range of symptoms, including reducing energy levels and triggering headaches or chronic p...

Diabetes: Definition, Causes and Symptoms

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Diabetes: Definition, Causes and Symptoms What is diabetes?                                     Diabetes is a disease that affects your body’s ability to produce or use insulin. Insulin is a hormone. When your body turns the food you eat into energy (also called sugar or glucose), insulin is released to help transport this energy to the cells. Insulin acts as a “key.” Its chemical message tells the cell to open and receive  glucose . If you produce little or no insulin, or are insulin resistant, too much sugar remains in your blood. Blood glucose levels are higher than normal for individuals with diabetes. There are two main types of diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2. What is Type 1 diabetes? When you are affected with Type 1 diabetes, your pancreas does not produce insulin. Type 1 diabetes, once called juvenile diabetes, is often diagnosed in children or teens. However, it can also o...

Approach to the adult with fever of unknown origin

Approach to the adult with fever of unknown origin = INTRODUCTION Clinicians commonly refer to a febrile illness without an initially obvious etiology (sometimes called fever without localizing signs) as fever of unknown origin (FUO). This usage is not accurate. Most febrile illnesses either resolve before a diagnosis can be made or develop distinguishing characteristics that lead to a diagnosis. FUO refers to a prolonged febrile illness without an established etiology despite intensive evaluation and diagnostic testing. Definition Petersdorf and Beeson defined  pyrexia of unknown origin  (PUO) in 1961 [ 1 ] . It is defined as: A temperature greater than 38.3°C on several occasions. Accompanied by more than three weeks of illness. Failure to reach a diagnosis after one week of inpatient investigation. This timing allowed exclusion of patients with protracted but self-limited viral illnesses, giving time for studies to be completed. This has now been modified ...

How to Treat Knee Pain: Easy Tips and Home Remedies

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How to Treat Knee Pain: Easy Tips and Home Remedies = Whether it is a temporary twitch in the  muscle , a sudden resurfacing of an old injury or that  post-workout  agony - knee pain can bring your life to a standstill, quite literally. The debilitating pain in the biggest joint of the body can either last for some hours or at times for days altogether. In such a situation, it becomes imperative to figure out the underlying cause behind the excruciating pain. Coming to the causes of knee pain, there could be many reasons of you going week in your knees and feeling that unbearable pain. The Prevention As many say, 'prevention is the best cure,' many common ailments can be avoided just by making minor changes in our lifestyles. Knee pain, if sustaining for more than a week, could mean something serious including risk of  arthritis ,  osteoarthritis , osteoporosis  and other bone related ailments. In order to rule out these c...

Reasons You Have Adult Acne, and Ways to Get Rid of It

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Reasons You Have Adult Acne, and  Ways to Get Rid of It = The Causes: 1. Your hormones may be to blame. 2. Stress can be an extra (and very influential) driving force. 3. Pollution isn't helping your case either. 4. You may be using the wrong products. 5. You're cleansing too frequently and intensely. 6. Specific foods may or may not have an effect—the evidence is all super fuzzy. 7. Your sweet tooth is causing a skin problem. The Treatments: 1. The ingredients to look for: Salicylic acid  is the gold standard of acne treatment. It's also called a beta-hydroxy acid. Salicylic works by exfoliating gently to unclog pores. It's in a ton of OTC cleansers and spot treatments, and it's gentle enough to use on your whole face. Benzoyl peroxide  works by actually killing the acne bacteria, while exfoliating the pores at the same time. It's not so gentle and can make skin really dry and irritated if you use...

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Symptoms

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Rheumatoid Arthritis: Symptoms=                                                             When the immune system goes awry and attacks the joints, it results in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). This disorder can cause significant pain and joint deformity by wearing away joint linings. It is a chronic, debilitating condition that has no cure, and it affects about 1.5 million people in the United States, according to the Arthritis Foundation.  Causes of Rheumatoid Arthritis                                  Even though it is supposed to be caused by certain viruses, bacteria, and fungi, it has not been proved yet. Research has linked it to genetics as well. It is also reported that certain factors in the environment might trigger the imm...

Homeopathic Medicine for Weight Loss & Obesity Treatment

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Homeopathic Medicine for Weight Loss & Obesity Treatment Obesity  is a condition in which the natural energy reserve, stored in the fatty tissues of humans and other mammals, is increased to a point where it is associated with certain health conditions or increased mortality. It becomes a cosmetic issue too and people yearn for weight loss. Being obese and being  overweight  is not exactly the same thing. An obese person has a large amount of extra body fat, not just a few extra pounds. People who are obese are very overweight and at risk for serious health problems. Tips for Weight Loss The best way to avoid these health problems is to maintain a healthy weight. And the keys to healthy weight are regular exercise and good eating habits. To stay active, try to exercise 30 to 60 minutes every day. Your exercise doesn’t have to be hard. Walking, swimming, and stretching are all good ways to burn calories and can help you stay fit. Try these activit...