Human life would have been simpler if we weren’t threatened by the onset of diseases every once in a while. However, with the right kind of lifestyle that involves eating healthy food and exercising regularly, we can lead an “almost” disease-free life. The right kind of food and our attempts to maintain the perfect body weight goes a long way in strengthening our immune system. One can think of our immune system as the guardian of our entire system. A healthy immune system helps keep a lot of diseases at bay. Thus, we are capable of thwarting certain diseases with the help of a strong immune system. Have you ever given a thought what the consequences will be if our immune system is the one that becomes the cause of our misery? Well, if the immune system is the culprit of the misery inflicted on you, it results in allergies. What causes allergies? Certain harmless elements in the environment can trigger an allergy. The immune system is known to protect the body against viruses and bacteria. However, when these harmless elements enter the body, the immune system mistakes them for some malicious agents and begins attacking them. This reaction of the immune system is the root cause of allergies.

Hemorrhoids, a condition that is highly common among adults, occurs when there is a swelling in the veins inside an individual’s anus or lower rectum. This condition is particularly similar to varicose veins, which is a condition where the veins get enlarged and twisted. The cause of this condition is not known most of the times, even though a number of cases of hemorrhoids are reported. The common cause includes stress or pressure on these veins during pregnancy or a strain experienced during bowel movements. The treatment for hemorrhoids is not an engraving concern as there are many effective methods and techniques to treat the condition. Let’s look at some of the common symptoms of hemorrhoids. You might start feeling an itchy or irritating sensation in your anal region, take this as a symptom and try to get help sooner rather than later. Along with the itchy sensation, there might also be a swelling that grows around your anal region causing obvious pain and discomfort to you. Other than this, you could also witness a painless bleeding during bowel movements. You might notice stains of bright red blood on your toilet tissue or in the toilet. A condition of thrombosed hemorrhoid is the closest to probability when you get a lump on your anal region; you could get an anal bump even in a condition of hemorrhoid.

Intestinal gas, stomach aches, and uncomfortable bloating are some common ailments experienced by most people. Stomach gas pains are caused by improper digestion, diarrhea, constipation, and so on. It causes a lot of discomforts, especially when the intestinal gas (also known as flatus) is not expelled from the body. The gas builds up in the intestine thereby leading to pain. Most of the time, stomach gas pains are not much serious but are just a result of the digestive system going haywire momentarily. However, recurring episodes of stomach gas pains can be an indication of something more serious that may warrant immediate medical attention. If you tend to suffer from frequent bouts of stomach gas pains, visit a doctor and get yourself tested. Common signs of benign stomach gas pain There are certain signs of gas pains that are quite benign and go away with simple stomach gas pains remedies. An urge to belch or pass gas, which once done, gives immediate relief from stomach pain and bloating. The bloating or pain goes away and does not persist for long. Changes in dietary habits reduce the occurrences of bloating and excess gas. The bloating or pain goes away when less air is swallowed.

Your feet manage your entire body weight, and at times, they too can get strained. The causes of foot pain can vary, sometimes it could be a result of stress, injuries, wrong footwear, or health disorders. Foot pain specifies any form of discomfort that occurs in the toes, arches, soles, and toes. Depending on the cause, the pain can be mild or severe. Many of these can be easily managed at home, but seeking the counsel of a podiatrist is always a great way to steer clear of any doubts. Medical intervention can also help you to evade any possible risks such as infections or permanent joint damage. Here are some of the common causes of foot pain: Sprains and strains A very common kind of foot injury, sprains and strains mostly affect the muscles and the ligaments. A sprain refers to a condition where one or more ligaments have twisted or bent. Moreover, a strain implies that muscle fibers are ripped or stretched. Usually, they occur when you suddenly move, fall, or collide with something. Apart from pain, these may result in inflammation and contusions. These can be administered at home with simple remedies such as cold compression, OTC medications, and rest.

Allergies are discomforting and only people who suffer from this condition can come understand the constant inconvenience it causes. From itchy skin to constant coughing, it can also lead to a burning sensation. Allergies result in several kinds of unpleasant symptoms. Allergy reactions typically take place when one’s immune system is intolerant towards certain substances that are allergens. These allergens can be any substances, from dust mites and pollen to bee venom. Allergies can affect any individual, irrespective of age or sex. Allergies can be severe; however, in most cases, the repercussions include mild symptoms. One common mild allergic reaction that many people suffer from is a sore throat. Yes, a sore throat from allergies can sound unusual but there is a very high chance that an itchy and inflamed throat is caused by an allergen. How is a sore throat from allergies caused? The body reacts to different allergens in different ways. It is possible that one of the allergens is making the throat itch. The throat is comprised of walls from the inside that are covered with mucous membrane. This membrane contains nerves that can turn sensitive to one or many allergens. It reacts to impure air, inflammatory reactions or even some types of foods.

Affecting almost 50 million people in the country, tinnitus is a sound that is not produced by any external source, it is rather a subjective noise that is only heard by the person. Most patients describe tinnitus as a high-pitched ringing tone which can be recurrent or continuous. However, it could also involve hissing, rumbling, buzzing, or snapping sounds. Although tinnitus is not a severe health condition, it can cause an immense amount of irritation to the person suffering from it. This is because it can significantly interfere with your listening and concentration abilities. At times, it can also be a symptom of another medical problem. What are the causes of tinnitus? Usually, the primary reason of tinnitus is harm caused to the fine sensory hair situated in the cochlea of the inner ear. This can be a result of two consequences, i.e., aging and continued exposure to unreasonably harsh sounds. Apart from these two, here are some other causes of tinnitus: Heart diseases Excessive buildup of earwax Diabetes Atherosclerosis Ear infections TMJ (temporomandibular joint disorder) Trapped foreign object Severe injuries to the head, brain, and neck Issues in the Eustachian tube Rigid middle ear bones Certain types of medications Is there a natural cure for tinnitus?

Rheumatoid arthritis is a condition wherein a person experiences chronic inflammation in the joints. This autoimmune disease is caused when the immune system that protects the body from bacteria and viruses begins attacking the joints. The inflamed tissues cause the inside of the joints to thicken, thereby leading to severe pain. It can also cause bone erosion and joint deformity in the long run. The most commonly affected joints include the hands, elbows, ankles, and wrists. If the inflammation goes unnoticed, the condition can affect other body systems and cause severe physical disabilities. The cardiovascular and respiratory systems are usually affected. Rheumatoid arthritis disorder begins with minor signs that occur every once in a while; however, with each passing week and month, the symptoms progress and become more severe. The symptoms that one individual experiences may not be the same as another. Moreover, the signs tend to differ with each passing day. Here are rheumatoid arthritis symptoms that one may experience: Joint stiffness – Stiffness in the joints is one of the most common rheumatoid arthritis symptoms that people experience. This stiffness is often felt in the smaller joints, especially in the initial weeks. It begins with the hands and moves to the lower parts of the body, increasing rapidly over the course of two to three days.

Of all the severe diseases that have plagued the world, cancer remains one of the most dangerous ones. The excruciating pain that the individual undergoes at every stage of cancer and the plight it inflicts on their loved ones is beyond expression. When cancer is diagnosed in the initial stages, it can be cured with the help of chemotherapy and other forms of treatment, however, metastatic cancer is the last stage of cancer and this remains incurable. What makes cancer more formidable is the fact that the cancer cells replicate and start spreading to the other parts of the body. And, when this cancer spreads to the other parts of the body, deterioration becomes quite visible. The faulty lifestyle that we lead and the adulterated food we consume is at times known to increase the risk of cancer. Since we have adopted a not-so-healthy lifestyle, the number of people falling prey to cancer has increased considerably over the last few years. This explains the rise in the number of women diagnosed with breast cancer in recent times. What begins as a lump in the breast transforms into metastatic breast cancer if went untreated for a long time. What is metastatic breast cancer?

A reflex caused by stimulation of lining of throat, nose, voice box, lungs, and other respiratory parts, cough is a normal defense mechanism of the body to try and eliminate the effect caused by the allergen. Coughs can be annoying and disruptive and can have underlying causes. One of them could be allergies. If you have been coughing for a week, the causes might be more than cold and flu. If it has become chronic, it is advisable that you visit a doctor. When suffering from allergy cough symptoms, the underlying cough symptoms are same as other cough-related infectious illness. Irrespective of the symptoms, which could be due to allergy or due to some other medical condition, cough begins when the nerve endings in the airways detect some disturbance. The disturbance then relays those signals to the brain to make it aware that something is wrong with the respiratory system. Once the brain detects and processes the signal, it sends a chemical signal back to the throat and initiates a cough. Read on to know more about the allergy cough symptoms. When suffering from allergy cough symptoms, you will experience some difference in the timing of the symptoms when compared to that of a cough due to cold and flu.

The onset of spring and summer is meant to be all about sunshine, colors, and outdoor trips. But is that not the case with you? Do you associate change of seasons with watery eyes, loss of voice, red nose, and going through endless boxes of tissues? Do you notice that there is a pattern to your allergy and you see them arrive at the same time every year? If you nodded for the above questions, then you are highly likely to suffer from a pollen allergy, hay fever, or as the doctor’s like to address it, allergic rhinitis. But the good news is that you are not alone. It is estimated that more than 25 million Americans suffer from signs of pollen allergies. It is also observed that kids are more vulnerable to catch season allergies than adults. You might be looking for ways to make your life allergy friendly by looking up treatment methods. But if you want to know the best reliefs, you must need to know more pollens, its causes, and the signs of pollen allergies. Let’s start by knowing what are pollens and how do they affect us. What are pollens? Pollens are powdery substances found in flowering plants, which help the plants reproduce their own species.

Swollen veins in the anus and lower rectum causing a lump are called hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids are also commonly known as piles. Hemorrhoids can affect your body in many ways: one of the common effects is that your rectum does not feel empty after a bowel movement. Hemorrhoids cause excess pain in the anus as it causes blood clots to be protruding out of the anus. With pain, there is a lot of itching and discomfort that hemorrhoids cause. In most cases, people who have hemorrhoids cannot sit properly as the clot hurts when there is any kind of pressure implied on it. There are ways to know or identify if one has hemorrhoids or not. For the treatment of hemorrhoids, noticing the symptoms and appropriate and timely diagnosis is important. Here are the symptoms of hemorrhoids: One would notice blood in their bowel movements when someone is affected by hemorrhoids. If you find any trace of blood in the stools or tissue, it could be an indication of growing hemorrhoids, and you must turn to the treatment of hemorrhoids to prevent it from getting worse. You will feel an itchy and irritated sensation in your anal area. You are also likely to feel reckless itching.