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The digestive system plays a very important role to maintain good health, absorbing nutrients and eliminating waste. But a majority of people are seen facing problems like bloating, cramping, gas, abdominal pain,constipation and diarrhea, which in a way creates problems in digestion.This could further lead to severe diseases like Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Crohn’s Disease, heartburn etc. Apples Apples are rich in pectic, a soluble fiber. Pectin is seen bypassing digestion in the small intestine which is further broken down by friendly bacteria that is present in the colon.The pectin is helpful in increasing stool bulk and thus reduces constipation and diarrhea. It also helps in reducing inflammation in the colon. Fennel Fennel, a pale bulb plant that is helpful in adding flavor to the food has long green stalks. The fiber content reduces constipation. The specialty of this fennel is that it contains antispasmodic agent that helps in smoothing muscles in the digestive system. Thus, when ...

  Pyelonephritis is a severe kidney infection in which the kidneys are swelled and may permanently damage them as well. As the attacks come on a regular basis it is known as chronic pyelonephritis. It usually occurs in children and people with urinary obstructions.   Symptoms and Causes The symptoms appear within two days of infection which has high fever, pain in the abdomen, back, side or groin, painful or burning urination, cloudy urine, pus or blood int he urine, frequent urination, fishy smelling urine, chills, nausea, vomiting, general aching, fatigue, moist skin and mental confusion. Though the symptoms may differ according to the age gap.  The infections start in the lower urinary tract in the form of urinary tract infection (UTI). Bacteria like E.Coli causes infection which enters through the urethra, tends to multiply and keeps spreading to the bladder. From here it then travels to the ureters and he kidneys. In case if the infection is too severe then it can al...

System sclerosis may be defined as a condition where the immune system attacks the body. As the immune system mistakenly destroys the healthy tissue, changes appear in the texture and appearance on the skin due to excess production of collagen. Collagen is a structural protein which helps in making up all of the tissues. However, blood vessels, muscles, heart, digestive system, lungs, kidneys are also affected by the disease.  System sclerosis is also known as CREST syndrome where CREST stands for- Calcinosis Raynaud's phenomenon Esophageal dysmotility Sclerodactyly Telangiectasia. As System Sclerosis is seen affecting the skin first, one may observe skin thickening and shiny areas been developed around the mouth, nose, fingers as well as other bony areas. Additional  system sclerosis symptoms that indicates towards this disease are hair loss, white lumps under the skin, shortness of breath, joint pain, dry cough, diarrhea, esophageal reflux, constipation and bloating after ha...

Headaches are one of the most common found conditions in every one out of five individuals. The changing lifestyle, irregular sleep routines, extreme work loads, being stressed always or even being prone to hypertension can easily lead to headaches. The other symptoms that shall be experienced along with headaches are stiff neck, rashes, vomiting, confusion, slurred speech, fever or even paralysis attack along with vision loss at times. Here are some basic headaches with detailed symptoms and treatment for the same. Primary Headaches Primary headaches shall be defined as those headaches which is not affected by illness or allergies. Primary headaches are generally of two types, episodic headaches which occur very frequently, usually lasting from half an hour to more hours or chronic headaches, which are consistent. At times they are even seen lasting for a few days. Tension Headaches In case of tension headaches, one might feel a dull and aching sensation  along with sensitivity ar...

  Leg Calves Perthes Disease may be defined as a condition where the ball of the femur, thighbone is affected. The ball is situated at the top of the femur and fits well in the hip socket. The condition further leads as cutting the blood supply in the ball resulting to a situation where the bone dies. This is known as avascular necrosis. This part of the femur that is affected turns out to be flat and is then deformed. It is also at a risk of breaking away from the hip. As the cartilage from the ball loses its support from the bone, the ball eventually collapses. Though till now the exact cause that leads to this situation is not known, but it is seen affecting the young boys.  Symptoms As the blood supply that goes through the ball is seen diminishing, the ball is seen at risk of becoming flat and thus collapsing. This condition usually affects one side of the hip. In this disease, limping is usually seen as the initial signs. This is because the flatness of the thigh bone ma...

  The immune system of the body helps in protecting against the pathogens that cause infections. It helps in keeping the microorganisms out of track as well as helps in getting rid of them. There are several pathogens that help in overwhelming the immune system, which can cause illness. The pathogens that the body are unable to recognize end up in creating problems. Vaccination helps to teach the immune system as to how are the organisms recognized and eliminated. In this way the body gets prepared as to how it is exposed. Vaccinations play an important role in forming of primary prevention. It helps in protecting people from falling sick. Vaccination have made possible cures for diseases like measles, polio, tetanus, whooping cough. It is of prime importance that people get vaccinated. How Do These Vaccinations Work? A healthy immune system helps in defending against the invaders. The immune system is composed of various cells which defend against as well as remove harmful pa...

  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...

 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. Pr...

 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, poul...

  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 result...

  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 deficienc...

  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. Th...