A hernia is a common problem among adults. It is diagnosed in one among ten people through their lifetime. The weakening of the muscular tissues causes them to tear which is the biggest cause of a hernia. The organ starts protruding outwards and even creates a bulge that grows with time. The abdominal contents are pushed through the new opening. Extra pressure due to excessive straining during constipation, picking up heavy objects and cough are some of the probable causes of a hernia. People suffer from different kinds of a hernia throughout their lifetime. Muscular weakness is one of the potential causes of a hernia. Surgeries using advanced tools and technologies are used to treat a hernia in the recent times. However, the problem can be cured in the initial stages. When you detect the symptoms of a hernia, you can practice some exercises and yoga to avoid the aggravation of the problem. All the methods are better than the invasive surgeries. Surgeries include major operations and a bed rest for six weeks. Many people turn anxious hearing the name of surgeries. Are there are possible treatment s for people who don’t desire to get operated? Well, there are many alternatives which can be used to treat a hernia without the need for surgery.

Pain over the back of the heel is a common problem worldwide, and it is usually nothing serious. It is the most common type of foot pain. Posterior heel pain commonly affects the back or underside of the heel. There are a few causes of posterior heel pain. Pain over the back or underside of the heel can cause difficulty in walking, running, and standing. Wearing tight shoes often aggravates the problem. Posterior heel pain is prevalent in older people and overweight people. Commonly associated symptoms of this condition are swelling, tenderness, redness, and pain in the heel. These signs and symptoms worsen with activity and weight-bearing situations like prolonged standing. Posterior heel pain is not a diagnosis itself, but instead, it’s a sign of other conditions like plantar bursitis, Achilles tendonitis, etc. Back of heel pain treatment focuses on identifying the underlying cause and relieving pain and discomfort. Back of heel pain treatment involves medication, physiotherapy, and home remedies. Common causes of posterior heel pain Back of heel pain treatment depends first and foremost on an accurate diagnosis. Since posterior heel pain is a relatively vague symptom, it has a vast differential diagnosis. The three main causes of posterior heel pain are commonly called ‘terrible triad.’ They are—Insertional Achilles tendonitis, Retrocalcaneal Bursitis, and Haglund’s deformity.

A hiatal hernia is a condition where the upper stomach region pushes into the chest region. Hiatus is an opening between the stomach and diaphragm area. The diaphragm is a muscle which helps in the breathing process, the stomach area pushes itself into the diaphragm through the opening called hiatus. Normally People above the age 50 suffer from this condition. The causes for a hiatal hernia are not exactly known. In many people, an injury to the muscle tissue or damage caused to the muscle tissue can cause this condition. Another cause is the repeated pressure faced by the muscles around the stomach due to coughing, strain during bowel movements, the strain caused due to lifting heavy objects etc. Some people are born with this condition. Some factors such as obesity, old age, lifestyle habits can cause a hiatal hernia. A hiatal hernia can be classified into two types known as sliding Hiatal hernias and fixed Hiatal hernias. A sliding hiatal hernia occurs when the stomach and esophagus are a common type of hernias where the stomach and esophagus push into the chest area through hiatus. These hernias are small and usually don’t require any treatment. Another type of a hiatal hernia is the fixed hiatal hernia.

A seizure is a brief episode of abnormal brain activity. Seizures are also called epileptic seizures or fits. During a seizure, there is a burst of excessive or synchronous brain activity. This abnormal brain activity can manifest in many ways. A disorder in which a person has more than one unprovoked seizure is called epilepsy. An unprovoked seizure is one that is not triggered by a specific cause of low blood sugar, poisoning, infections, etc. Epilepsy is diagnosed by first ruling out other similar disorders like fainting or non-epileptic attacks and external causes such as a drug overdose, low oxygen saturation, alcohol, infections, etc. It is estimated that 1% of the global population is affected by epilepsy and 5-10% of the population will have a seizure by the time they’re 80. Epilepsy responds well to treatment in 70% of patients. In patients who have an inadequate response to treatment, seizures can be controlled by dietary changes, management of external stressors, surgery, or neurostimulation. In some cases, with adequate treatment, seizures can be reduced in frequency and severity over time. Types Of Seizures The majority of seizures are convulsive. Non-convulsive seizures are rarer and less likely to be detected since they last for a very short period of time.

Your shoulder is a combination of many joints. The joints meet the muscles and tendons of the arm to provide a full range of motion to the arm. The shoulder facilitates thousands of activities in everyday life. These vary from scratching one’s back to bowling, to carrying bags, and even driving. But your shoulder’s mobility may deteriorate over time, leading to issues such as instability & soreness. It may even affect the functioning of the bones or soft tissue in the shoulder, resulting in pain. The pain could be consistent and chronic, or you might feel the pain only when you move the shoulder. If the pain is temporary, it is easy to deal with, but if it lasts for a long time, this may call for medical attention. We need to understand the anatomy of the shoulder to understand shoulder pain in a better way. Anatomy Of The Shoulder The shoulder comprises of three major bones. They are as follows. Humerus, or the upper arm bone Scapula, or the shoulder bone Collarbone, or the Clavicle There is a round socket in the shoulder blade called the glenoid. The top part of the humerus, or the upper arm bone, fits into the glenoid.

If you think a spider has bitten you, it is harmless in most cases, and you don’t need to panic. Spiders are generally harmless and prefer to hide in the dark. They attack when they feel threatened or when exposed from their hiding space. You will not have to worry if you have a spider bite as most of these bites are harmless. Treating spider bites is very simple, and the bite marks can be easily taken care of with timely care and treatment. The first step is spider bite identification. Once this is done, you can go ahead and treat the wound. Why Spiders Bite A few spiders in the wild are known to be aggressive. These spiders are capable of attacking and causing harm. They are the poisonous ones. On the other hand, the non-poisonous spiders often bite as an act of self-defense. They prefer to hide in dark and isolated places. You may even come across harmless spiders in your home and be unaware of it. Spider bites cause itchy red spots on the skin. The spots clear up in a few days, and you will find no sign of it. Most of the spiders have fangs that are too short to penetrate the human skin.

There are 4 stages of breast cancer—stage I, II, III, and IV. Stage IV breast cancer is also known as metastatic or even secondary breast cancer and is the most advanced stage of breast cancer. If left untreated for a long time, then cancer metastasizes (spreads) beyond the breast. Most often, metastatic breast cancer spreads through the lymphatic system to the liver, bones, lungs, and brain. This, in turn, can result in life-threatening morbidity including myocardial infarction (MI). The size of the tumor varies from one person to another. Approximately more than 154,000 women residing in the US have metastatic breast cancer. Many women diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer had suffered from breast cancer before. However, for some, metastatic breast cancer may be their first diagnosis of breast cancer . Treatment Coping up with the most advanced stage of breast cancer is quite tough and challenging as an advanced stage of breast cancer remains incurable. Only an oncologist can treat patients diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer. A lot of factors such as age, medical history, and general health are considered. Moreover, the biology of the growth of tumor and metastasis comes into the picture. Your medical oncologist will encourage effective treatment.

It is import to first screen the condition. Carrying a meningitis diagnose help a physician learn the severity of the disease and recommend a treatment accordingly. Therefore, one comes to a treatment, it is essential to first report the nature of the disease experienced by a patient. Let us know about the diagnosis before studying the options for treatment for meningitis. How to diagnose meningitis There are many ways by which meningitis is diagnosed. For the purpose, one can make visit to their family doctor or pediatrics. The condition is diagnosed on the basis of patient’s medical history. It first requires a physical examination of the patient who also has to go under certain diagnostic tests. Examination if disease may involve doctor looking for signs of infection around ears, head, throat and skin of sufferer alongside spine. Following diagnostic tests help diagnose meningitis. Blood cultures Blood samples are put on a dish specially designed for the purpose. The sample is observed for the growth of microorganisms, specifically bacteria. A blood sample can also be placed on a slide and Gram’s stain. Later, it is studied under microscope for the presence of bacteria. Imaging Computerized tomography (CT) or Magnetic Resonance (MR) scams of parts of head may reveal swelling or inflammation.

Sleep apnea is quite a common sleeping disorder these days. If you experience poor quality of sleep, it might be due to sleep apnea. This disorder causes oxygen deficiency in the body due to uncontrollable pauses while breathing and shallow or short breaths during sleep. Sleep apnea often causes one to wake up startled. Common Symptoms of Sleep Apnea A person with sleep apnea, usually stops breathing every now and then, during the night’s sleep. Sleep apnea may stop one’s breathing for as many as thirty times in an hour. This sleeping disorder may also cause a person to stop breathing for very brief moments, even without them being aware of it. People who experience sleep apnea are triggered to wake up suddenly and gasp for air. Once they wake up startled, the body desperately tries to reopen the airways, to make up for the deficiency of oxygen. The irregular breathing process associated with sleep apnea may result in symptoms such as loud snoring, disturbed sleep, fatigue, choking during sleep and anxiety. For these symptoms, there are various remedies for sleep apnea which one can consider. Risks Associated with Sleep Apnea Sleep apnea is not just a problem of heavy snoring.

A woman will experience menopause during her 40s or 50s. It is when she no longer gets her period and is unable to get pregnant naturally. It is usually confirmed when the period stops for more than 12 months. Once the ovaries stop functioning, there is an imbalance of hormones in the body. While the body adjusts to this change, there will be many uncomfortable symptoms to deal with one of which is menopause hot flashes. Over two-third of women experiencing menopause have to deal with hot flashes. What Is A Hot Flash? It is a sudden and unexpected experience of feeling hot. The blood vessels on the surface of your skin dilate, causing you to sweat profusely. The exact reason for menopause hot flashes is unknown. However, many theories point that hormone imbalances could be affecting the circulatory system. Menopause hot flashes can sometimes cause excessive sweating in the night time, making sleep uncomfortable. Some women may also have a high heart rate. Many women experience menopause hot flashes for a short period while others will experience it for the rest of their lives. Triggers Knowing what triggers your hot flash can be critical in managing it. Each woman has different triggers, but here are a few common ones.

Regular bowel movements are important. They help clear toxins and waste from your body. They indicate a good constitution and healthy metabolism. Digestion shouldn’t just help your body utilize the nutrients in the food you eat; it should also keep the body free of toxins and functioning at its peak. Constipation However, your body isn’t able to rid itself of waste efficiently when you suffer from constipation. When waste builds up in your body, it takes a toll on your physical and mental health. Whether you suffer from the occasional bout of constipation or chronic constipation, you need to find the right solution. Fiber intake The best solution for constipation is to consume adequate amounts of dietary fiber. Fiber aids in digestion and ensures smooth bowel movements. Fiber is mostly found in plant-based food. Unlike other carbs though, fiber is non-digestible. Fiber doesn’t have any nutrition on its own, but it helps regulate many bodily functions. There are two types of naturally occurring fiber in the food you eat, and both are highly beneficial to general health. These are soluble fiber and insoluble fiber. Soluble fiber absorbs water from the food you’ve eaten. It then slows down digestion and helps you absorb nutrients from food.