Vertigo is a medical condition commonly associated with the feeling that the world or surrounding objects are spinning. This may be related to nausea, vomiting, sweating, or difficulties in walking. The signs of vertigo are barely noticeable, however, at times it may be severe, and the person experiencing it may find it difficult to maintain balance and perform everyday tasks. It usually occurs due to a problem in the inner ear but can also be caused by vision problems and other similar conditions. Vertigo involves the sensation of movement and is medically different from dizziness or lightheadedness. Vertigo can be classified into three different types – objective, subjective, and pseudo vertigo. Objective vertigo is described as the sensation of rotation of the surrounding stationary objects. Subjective vertigo is the feeling that the person himself/herself is spinning. Pseudovertigo is an intense sensation of rotation that the patient feels inside his/her head. Causes There are several conditions in the brain and the nervous system that may lead to vertigo. Peripheral vertigo occurs due to a disturbance in the balance organs of the inner ear whereas central vertigo results when there is a disruption in parts of the brain known as sensory nerve pathways.

Watery eyes aren’t usually an issue of concern; they can be treated with over-the-counter remedies too. However, sometimes, watery eyes can be caused by allergies, in which your eyes produce tears that roll down your cheeks. There are several reasons behind watery eyes from allergies. Read along to know more. What causes the eyes to water? There are many reasons why the eyes water. Some of these are listed below: The most common cause is the blockage of one of the tear ducts right below the tear sacs. This may be because of constant narrowing of the upper end of the tear duct due to repeated mild infections and inflammations. This not only causes excess tears in your eyes but the tears stagnant in your tear ducts can also become infected and cause a sticky discharge or painful swelling on the nose near the eyes. Sometimes, dry eye syndrome can also lead to watery eyes. When your eyes become dry, uncomfortable, and irritated, the lacrimal glands produce so many tears that it overwhelms the natural draining system of the eyes. A partially blocked duct may be too narrow to drain the tears, causing your eyes to water. This cause is less common; however, sometimes, one of the canaliculi may be blocked which are the small channels in the inner corner of your eyes.

Knee pain is one of the most common issues that are reported to the doctors. It may be mild or moderate, or even severe and chronic. But be it a sprain or arthritis, there are many ways you can combat the pain. Some types of knee ache may require surgery, like severe cases of arthritis, or the return of knee pain even after surgery. But if the pain is because of inflammation, minor injury, or mild arthritis, there are some things you can do to treat the pain on your own. Read further to understand how. The RICE Treatment This is a simple first aid knee pain treatment at home where RICE stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. It works best when you’ve accidentally twisted your leg, fallen, or sprained your knee. Make sure that you sit down and apply an ice bag or a cold compress on your knee. You can even use frozen vegetables, like peas, in case you don’t have ice readily available. This helps in reducing the swelling of your knee muscles. You can also use a compression bandage to reduce the swelling, but make sure that you don’t tie it too tightly and cut off blood flow.

There are many glands in a human body and all the major glands are a part of the endocrine system. The top eight endocrine glands are called pineal gland, pituitary gland, thyroid gland, thymus, adrenal gland, pancreas, ovary (in females) and testis (in males). Testosterone, in a male’s body, is made in a small amount in the adrenal glands, which are above the kidneys and the highest amount of testosterone is produced in the testicles. Testosterone is also called male sex hormone and on a colloquial level, it’s called the king of male hormones as it affects the sex drive of a person. There are other things also that testosterone is responsible for, those are: Sex drive Fat distribution in the body Size of the muscle and strength Production of red blood cells Bone mass Men are usually concerned about their low testosterone levels as there are many things that do not happen right when the testosterone level goes down in their bodies. Testosterone level usually goes down as men age. There is usually a fall of 1.6 percent every year in testosterone level after a man crosses 40. However, there are many n atural testosterone boosters that men can try.

YOUR GUIDE TO CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE (CHF) Congestive heart failure or simply a heart failure is a progressive condition in which the heart muscles get affected and results in improper pumping. Congestive heart failure especially refers to the condition in which a fluid filled around the heart causing inefficient pumping function. This condition develops when the ventricles of your heart can pump sufficient amount of blood in your body and this can be life threatening. TYPES OF CHF Before we discuss the type of congestive heart failure treatment options lets discuss about the types of CHF. Basically, there are two types of CHF i.e. left sided and right sided. Left sided CHF: It is the most common type of CHF found in people. This occurs when the left side of your left ventricle doesn’t perfectly pump blood in your body. If the condition gets worse, a fluid starts to built up in your lungs results in breathing problems. This condition is further divided into two types: Systolic heart failure: The condition rises when the left ventricle stops contracting normally, which reduces the force to push the blood in circulation. Your heart cannot pump the blood properly due to lack of this force.

Foot inserts or foot orthotics, as the name suggests, are inserts which are designed to fit inside your footwear, preferably shoes to support your heel and feet. These inserts are used to provide the much-needed support and to cushion to help recover from symptoms of any feet disorders. The question to be asked is when you should consider foot orthotics? People have been known to endure pain rather than finding a solution or do something about it. For any pain or discomfort, it is a good idea to shop for some of the best foot inserts. Here are some of the things you must consider while shopping for foot inserts: Chronic pain in your feet can lead to other developing symptoms of pain particularly in your back, hips, or neck over time. If foot pain is not addressed correctly or in time, the condition can get much severe gradually. Foot pain or orthotic pain for that matter can be caused due to high energy sports like football or basketball, even running which is why athletes also prefer to use some of the best foot inserts available in the market. Knowing what type of orthotic inserts are right for you will make all the difference.

Diabetes patients have hypoglycemia or low blood sugar when their bodies stop producing enough sugar. Since sugar acts as a fuel for the body, it is essential to keep a check on one’s sugar levels. Low blood sugar displays several symptoms that depend on the severity of the drop in the blood sugar. While some symptoms such as dizziness, anxiety, and weakness remain constant, most symptoms low blood sugar displays usually vary. Often, blood sugar that is mildly low has symptoms that last for only a few seconds; however, people with severely low blood sugar may have life-threatening complications. Here are some common symptoms people with varying types of low blood sugar experience. General symptoms of low blood sugar Symptoms that are generally associated with all types of low blood sugar include a sense of ambiguity, dizziness, shakiness, extreme hunger, pale skin, trembling, irritability, headaches, racing heartbeat, and the like. Most of these symptoms can be diagnosed as the early signs and symptoms. In case these symptoms are undiagnosed and untreated, the disease may progress to give way to more severe symptoms like poor coordination, numbness, fainting, nightmares, and even coma. Mildly low blood sugar For people whose blood sugar has dropped under 70 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) usually have mild low blood sugar.

After passing the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the discussion of making healthcare affordable was finally put to rest with the introduction of various reforms. These reforms ensure that health insurance is available to every individual in the country, regardless of what socio-economic background one may belong to. To improve things, the Medicaid program became even more extensive by expanding the eligibility criteria of the adults with income that is below 138% of the federal poverty level. This became a huge sigh of relief for a certain section of the society who earlier could not even think of getting an insurance. Medicare If you’re 65 and over, you already are a part of the Medicare program, so health insurance has been a part of your planning anyway. This government initiative entails different sub-categories depending on the kind of plan you enrolled for. To explain briefly, here is what the Medicare program entails: Part A This plan covers care given to patients in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home health care services and hospice care for those who are terminally ill. Part B Part B includes doctor services, outpatient care, durable medical equipment, medical supplies, preventive services. Medicare Advantage (Part C) Services including Parts A and B, along with additional benefits like wellness programs, hearing aids and eye exams.