Diabetics can have long-term implications on the body and more so if the blood sugar levels are neglected for a long time. One of the problems that many people with diabetes suffer from is diabetic neuropathy, which may cause sharp and shooting pains, especially in the lower limbs. This is known as diabetic nerve pain, a condition that occurs due to damage to the nerves that sends signals to the legs and feet. There are...

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common skin condition that is seen in both children and adults. It causes redness, itchiness, swelling and cracking of the skin.  The most common symptom of the disease is dryness of the skin. This can be controlled by regular use of moisturizers. Atopic dermatitis treatment may not cure the disease, but you can control the symptoms to some extent by following a good skin care routine and various other home treatments. Moisturizers...

Rheumatoid arthritis and lupus are autoimmune disorders that cause joint pain. The joint pain and a few other symptoms are common in these two conditions, but typically, they are two separate diseases that require different treatment approaches. While both these conditions are inflammatory, joints are majorly impacted in case of rheumatoid arthritis whereas it is the skin that faces the wrath in lupus. Here are some facts about these conditions that could help patients choose...

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity or ADHD is a common condition easy to be spotted in kids. Despite being predominantly associated with children, this chronic condition accounts for at least 5% in the adult population of the country. Since most ADHD symptoms are relatively easier to diagnose in children than in adults, most adult ADHD cases go undetected. While at the core of the disease, most of the symptoms of the disease are essentially the same, they...

Frequent urination is the urge or the need to empty the bladder more than what is considered normal. If you need to urinate eight times or more in a day, it is medically termed as frequent urination. Both men and women can have frequent urination problems. Causes Frequent urination problem can occur due to the following reasons: Diabetes Urinary tract infection (UTI) Bladder cancer Radiation therapy Overactive bladder (OAB) Prostate problems Diuretic use (medications for hypertension, kidney...

REM stands for rapid eye movement and is a stage in the sleep cycle of everyone at one point or another in their lives, and it accounts for about 20–25% of a normal person’s sleep. There are about 17 or so specific sleep disorders and REM sleep disorder is one among them. Below, a brief overview of REM sleep disorder symptoms has been given. In normal REM sleep, there is a temporary paralysis of the motor...

Extreme mood swings or an extended period of depression or suffering from a long-fetched-mania can be the defining terms of bipolar disorder. It is a kind of mental illness marked by tremendous ebb and flow of mood drifts. This ailment is also known as manic depression. Medicated treatment Bipolar disorder is a lifetime condition, and the treatment involves prescribed medications and self-management. The treatment depends on the urgency and requirement. The three primary grades of medicated bipolar...

This type of cancer spreads rapidly, thereby causing a health disaster. At first, a single tissue of the pancreas is affected, and soon the whole pancreas becomes cancerous. It can rarely be detected in the early stages, but one of the first signs of pancreatic cancer is high diabetes that occurs with weight loss and sometimes jaundice and severe abdominal pain that extends to the back. Pancreatic cancer can happen for any reason whatsoever. Even after...

A double chin can be an immediate put off for many people when they look into the mirror. There are a few steps you could do to tighten the neck skin. Here is a list of some specific exercises targeting the chin areas and some other method to reduce the double chin on your face. Straight jaw movements: Push your head back and look towards the ceiling. Then move your lower jaw forward to feel a...

Your bladder control treatment plan may include a combination of medicines, surgery and lifestyle modifications. In most cases of mild urinary incontinence, simple diet and lifestyle changes can help lessen or treat the problem completely. Even for severe cases, lifestyle remedies are essential to keep the bladder healthy and strong. Here are some lifestyle remedies or modifications to aid the treatment of urinary incontinence. Diet changes: Your bladder control treatment may not work well if you continue...