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  Autoimmune disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis and joint conditions like tendonitis are not that common, but they can both be treated with steroid injections. Even joint and muscle conditions causes inflammation, which makes the steroids to reduce. As these steroids are available in various ways it is often considered the best treatment.  Steroids The steroids that get inn these injections are known as corticosteroids. They are different from anabolic steroids which help to build muscles. Corticosteroids are actually man made versions of cortisol, which is a hormone that is made by the adrenal glands placed above the kidneys. The hormones help in responding to stress in the body from injury as well as illness and also reduces immune system activity that in turn makes the inflammation easy. Steroid injections are helpful in increasing the natural hormones, which in turn accelerates the anti inflammatory and  immune suppressing power.  Usage Of Steroid Injections Steroid injections

 Many people even today experience chronic constipation on regular intervals. Symptoms like passing less stools, or the frequency is as less as three times a week. As a result the stools are straining, lumpy or hard and a feeling of blockage or incomplete evacuation is felt most of the times. Though it varies from person to person. Constipation has a large variety of causes, but it is mostly due to slow movement of food through the digestive system. It may be due to dehydration, poor diet, medications, illness or diseases that affect the nervous system.  Here are certain foods that help to relieve the constipation problems.   Prunes Dried plums, also known as prunes is one of the best natural remedy for constipation. It contains high amount of fiber. The insoluble fiber that is present is prunes helps in increasing the amount of water in the stool, which in turn adds bulk. The soluble fiber is then fermented  in colones which produces short chain fatty acids. Prunes also contain sorbit

 The vegetarian diet has gained worldwide popularity over the years. It is said that apart from the ethical and environmental benefits of cutting out meat from the diet, a well planed vegetarian diet may reduce the risk of chronic diseases, support weight loss as well and improve the quality of the diet too. The articles shows a guidance to vegetarian diet. What do you mean by a Vegetarian Diet? The diet that does not include meat, fish and poultry is a vegetarian diet. People may adopt this for religious as well as personal factors, animal rights and ethical issues. While others decide to become vegetarians for environmental reasons. There are various forms of vegetarianism, where each one is different. The most common types are- Lacto ovo vegetarian diet - It eliminates meat, fish and poultry but allows egg and dairy products.  Lacto vegetarian diet- It eliminates meat, fish, eggs and poultry but allows dairy products. Ovo vegetarian diet- It eliminates meat, fish, poultry and dairy

  Fat embolism syndrome is a part of intravascular fat that is passes through the blood vessel and causes a blockage of blood flow. The fat emboli occurs after fractures in the long bones of the lower body like femur, tibia and pelvis. As fat emboli is common and settles down on its own, it leads to a serious condition like Fat Embolism Syndrome (FES). This FES can cause inflammation, neurological changes and multi organ dysfunction.  Symptoms Of FES The   signs of FES are generally seen 12-72 hours after the trauma. Symptoms appear throughout the body which include- Rapid breathing Shortness of breath Mental confusion Lethargy Coma Pinpoint rash, found on the chest, head, neck area which occurs as a result of bleeding on the skin. Fever Anemia. Causes Of FES The idea of mechanical obstruction theory that leads to fat emboli and FSE is that when the large bones break down, fat from the bone marrow, made of fatty cells seeps down into the blood stream. This fat results in creating clots

  Numbness in hands is not a cause for concern but it could be a sign of carpal tunnel syndrome or a side effect of medications. Numbness could be due to several reasons which are discussed below.    Sign Of Stroke? In case of a hand numbness it could indicate a stroke. Immediate medical treatment is required if sudden weakness or numbness is felt in arms, legs and specially if it is there on one side of the body. One feels trouble in speaking or understanding others, confusion is felt, face starts drooping down, signs of sudden trouble are seen in one or both the eyes, sudden dizziness as well as loss of balance is there or even severe sudden headaches are there. This requires an emergency and a good treatment at this time can save one's life.  Deficiency of Vitamin Or Minerals Vitamin B 12 is of utmost importance to keep the nerves healthy. Deficiency of such supplements can lead to numbness in hands and feet as well. Also, lack of potassium and magnesium deficiency can lead to n

  Fatty liver, also known as Hepatic Steatosis occurs when the fat builds up in the liver. It is said that small amount of fat in the liver is normal but when it becomes too much it can create health issues. The liver is the second largest organ of the body which helps to process the nutrients from food and drinks and eliminates harmful substances from the blood. In case of too much of fat in the liver, it can damage the liver and create scarring. This can further lead to liver failure. When someone who consumes too much of alcohol is affected, it is known as Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease(AFLD) and someone who has not consumed alcohol suffers form such a diseases, then it is known as Non- Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD).  Symptoms Of Fatty Liver In many cases the fatty liver usually has no symptoms. But a sense of tiredness or discomfort is felt on the upper right of the abdomen. Some people with fatty liver undergo complications like liver scarring or liver fibrosis. The most co

Rubella, a German measles can cause red rashes on the body. People also have fever and swollen lymph nodes. The infection spreads from one person to another by the contact of droplets from an infected person who has sneezed or coughed. Thus one can get German measles if they touch the mouth, nose or eyes after touching the droplets of an infected person. It can also be spread by sharing food or drinks from an infected person. It mainly affects the children commonly between 5-9 years of age, but it can also be seen in adults. It usually is cured within one week without treatment . But it can be serious in pregnant  women as it causes Congenital Rubella Syndrome. It can create heart abnormalities, deafness and brain damage in the child in the womb.  Symptoms Of German Measles The symptoms at times are so mild that they are difficult to notice as well. The symptoms usually appear within 2-3 weeks of initial exposure to the virus.  Pink or red rash on the face which then comes downward to

  The meniscus is defined as a piece of cartilage that helps in providing a cushion between the femur, thighbone and tibia, shinbone. Two menisci are there in each knee joint. These can be damaged or torn during activities that tend to put pressure on it or rotate the knee joint. A hard turn on the football field or sudden pivot on the basketball court can end up as a meniscus tear. It is not that only athletes suffer from such pain. Rather anyone who gets up too quickly from a squatting position can also end up causing a meniscal tear. The treatment is totally dependent on the severity of the injury. One can take preventive measures by doing exercises that strengthens the leg muscles.    Causes of Meniscus Tear  The meniscus is torn during activities creating direct pressure or contact from a forced twist or rotation. A sudden pivot, deep squatting or even heavy lifting can lead to such injuries. Sports like football, basketball, soccer and tennis have sudden turns and stops whi

  Foot, leg and ankle swelling, also known as peripheral edema, is a situation where an accumulation of the fluid in these parts of the body takes place. This building up of fluid is not painful until and unless it occurs due to an injury. Due to gravity the swelling is more common in the lower parts of the body. Peripheral edema is more common in adults where the swelling can occur either on both sides or one side of the body. Though these injuries have no significant health risk but the swelling may at times indicate an immediate medical help. Symptoms Of Swelling The symptoms that are commonly observed are- Pain, pressure or a feeling of tightness in the chest area. Dizziness Confusion Feeling light headed or Fainting sensations Trouble in breathing. Causes of Foot, Leg and Ankle Swelling In most of the cases, the swelling occurs due to lifestyle factors which may be discussed as below. Overweight - In case of excess mass of the body the blood circulation is decreased thus causing t

Acne is a skin condition that affects nearly 10% of the people. Acne usually occurs when the hair follicles tend to be plugged with oil and dead skin cells. It usually comes in the form of whiteheads, blackheads and pimples. It is seen common in teenagers however it can come to all age groups. There are various factors related to development of acne like sebum and keratin production, acne-causing bacteria, hormones, blocked pores and inflammation. It is hard to believe by most of the people that acne and diet have a direct combination. However, the research shows that diet plays a vital role in the development of acne.   Here are 7 foods that discuss how acne is caused-   Refined Grains and Sugars People with acne have a habit to consume more of refined carbohydrates than people with little or no care. Foods rich in carbohydrates are- Breads, crackers, cereals or desserts that are made from white flour. Pasts that is made in white flour. White rice and rice noodl