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Posts Tagged ‘symptoms’
Sun, September 28, 2008 2:14 pm By James Coolridge  Printer friendly version
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 Backache or back pain are really two names for the same problem, anything from a sudden, sharp pain that can put you out of action, to a dull, constant ache which just wears you out. Everybody experiences backache or back pain some time in this age given the change in lifestyle and the increase in deskbound jobs that expect your back be straight and sturdy! Back pain - Acute or chronic - is a common problem which makes your life a misery. Know more about it.
Symptoms of Backache:
1. Pain experienced in the region of the middle or lower back.
2. Acute pain in the back and difficulty in bladder and bowel movements are cause for concern
3. Pain in the waist and hip region.
4. Inability to move and extreme discomfort.
5. Pain and numbness experienced from the back to the legs.
Causes of Backache:
Backache can be attributed to various reasons lifestyle changes to physical and emotional health concerns. It can be the result of an accident, a fall, or lifting something too heavy or it can develop slowly, perhaps as your spine changes with increasing age. Sometimes, there is no obvious reason also.
Food to eat:
The intake of certain foods is important to strengthen the system from within. In the context of back pains and backaches the diet plan needs to focus on fortifying the back. An ideal diet plan should read like this: Have four meals daily. Include fresh fruits and milk for breakfast, steamed vegetables and whole-wheat bread for lunch, a fresh fruit or juice in the evening and a bowl of raw salad and sprouts for dinner. The key to having a strong back lies in strengthening the bones. So these are some contents which can make your back strong:
1. Proteins and Vitamin C are necessary for the development of a healthy bone matrix and Vitamin C is known to relieve low-back pain and averting spinal disc operations.
2. Vitamin D, calcium phosphorus and the essential trace minerals are also essential for healthy bones.
3. A high intake of raw vegetables and fresh fruits is considered to be good for persons with back pain. Raw vegetables for salad may include carrot, cabbage, cucumber, radish, onion and lettuce.
4. At least two steamed or lightly cooked vegetables such as cauliflower, cabbage, carrot, spinach and liberal quantities of fresh fruits.
5. Milk a good source of Vitamin D is a must in your diet.
Foods to avoid:
Avoid fatty, spicy and fried foods, Sweetmeats, sugar, curd and condiments. Give up smoking and intake of tobacco. Avoid foods that have been processed for storage to avoid spoiling as they have few nutrients and must be eliminated from the diet.
Exercises for back pain:
Wall slides: Stand with your back against a wall and feet shoulder-width apart. Slide down into a crouch with knees bent. Count to five and slide back up the wall.
Repeat 5 times.
Raised legs on your stomach: Lie on your stomach. Tighten the muscles in one leg and raise it from the floor. Hold your leg up for a count of 10 and return it to the floor. Do the same with the other leg. Repeat five times with each leg.
Raised legs on your back: Lie on your back with your arms at your sides. Lift one leg off the floor. Hold your leg up for a count of 10 and return it to the floor. Do the same with the other leg. Repeat five times with each leg. If that is too difficult, keep one knee bent and the foot flat on the ground while raising the leg.
Roll: Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on your bed or floor. Raise your knees toward your chest. Place both hands under your knees and gently pull your knees as close to your chest as possible. Do not raise your head. Do not straighten your legs as you lower them. Start with five repetitions, several times a day.
Back bend: Stand with your feet slightly apart. Place your hands in the small of your back. Keep your knees straight. Bend backwards at the waist as far as is comfortable, and hold the position for one or two seconds.
Bend Knee to chest: Lie on back with both knees bent. Bring one knee to chest, grasp knee with both hands, and pull as close to the chest as you can. Lower knee back to starting position. Repeat with the other leg.
The best type and intensity of exercise needed for your backache will be different according to your physical condition, your fitness and the state of your back. You need some exercise, but not too much.
Tags: symptoms, exercises, back pain, backache
Thu, September 4, 2008 6:36 am By James Coolridge
Persons suffering from anorexia may refuse to eat and suffer from insomnia. In course of time, emaciation becomes severe.
 People with anorexia often deny having a problem; the truth is that anorexia is a serious and potentially deadly eating disorder. More importantly, it is also a psychological disorder. Anorexia is a condition that goes beyond out-of-control dieting. Fortunately, recovery is possible. With proper treatment and support, you or someone you care about can break anorexia’s self-destructive pattern and regain your health and happiness.
The key features of anorexia are:
• Refusal to sustain a minimally normal body weight
• Intense fear of gaining weight, despite being underweight
• Distorted view of one’s body or weight, or denial of the dangers of one’s low weight
Major risk factors for anorexia
• Body dissatisfaction
• Dieting
• Low self-esteem
• Perfectionism
• Childhood sexual abuse
• Family history of eating disorders
Symptoms
• Weight loss (achieved via restricting food or purging it): A person with anorexia will lose weight because, by definition, she refuses to maintain or achieve a body weight of 85% of the expected weight for her age and height.
• Interruption of the menstrual cycle.
• Bone loss (osteoporosis)
• Extra sensitivity to cold
• Bloated stomach after eating (since the stomach loses its ability to deal with a normal quantity of food at one sitting)
• Fine hair growth on the skin in response to the body’s need for warmth
• Yellowed skin
• Thinning hair
• Dizziness or fainting
• Brittle nails
• Constipation
• Dry skin
• Low blood pressure
• Dehydration
FEW HOME REMEDIES
o Eating about 2-3 fresh oranges daily increases appetite
o Garlic is considered the wonder drug that increases appetite
o Eating raw tomatoes is also effective
o Consume at least one apple on a daily basis.
o Take 1 cup water and boil 2-3 cloves in it. Strain and then add on the juice of ½ a lime to this and drink 2 times a day, for a week.
o Warm water enema and application of ice bags on the stomach.
You should always avoid taking excess of alcohol and refrain from smoking, as these are the agents that increase your chances of suffering from anorexia.
So to do away with this disorder, you should follow a good diet chart that includes every nutritious food and avoid taking unnecessary stress and tension. For, proper cleansing of your digestive tract is the only solution to free yourself from anorexia. Regular exercising also helps a great deal in curing anorexia.
Tags: symptoms, causes, remedies, Anorexia
Tue, September 2, 2008 6:19 am By James Coolridge
 Constipation is defined as having a bowel movement fewer than three times per week. With constipation stools are usually hard, dry, small in size, and difficult to eliminate. Some people who are constipated find it painful to have a bowel movement and often experience straining, bloating, and the sensation of a full bowel.However, it means different things to different people. For some people, it simply means infrequent stools, while on the other hand for others, it means hard stools. The cause of each of these “types” of constipation probably is different.
Constipation is a symptom, not a disease. Almost everyone experiences constipation at some point in their life. Most constipation is temporary and not serious. It is produced due to indigestion .It is a common gastrointestinal condition
Common Causes of Constipation
• Inadequate water intake.
• Inadequate fiber in the diet.
• Medications.
• Irritable bowel syndrome.
• Problems with the colon and rectum.
• Problems with intestinal function
• Lack of exercise.
• Changes in life or routine such as pregnancy, older age, and travel.
• Abuse of laxatives.
Symptoms can include:
• Infrequent bowel movements and/or difficulty having bowel movements.
• Swollen abdomen or abdominal pain.
• Pain.
• Vomiting.
• Mouth ulcer
• Bad breath
• Nausea
• Headache
• Coated tongue
• Dullness on skin
HOME REMEDIES
• Carrot juice mixed with spinach juice gives immediate relief.
• 2-4 teaspoonfuls of castor oil
• Daily intake of guava empty stomach is also beneficial
• Drinking hot water with sour lime juice and half a teaspoon of salt
• Dates along with milk
• Half cup cabbage juice twice daily
• Add plenty of fruits, vegetables and salads in your diet
• Mix 2tsp of husk seed (isabgol) in half a cup of hot milk
• Ginger tea is also an effective measure
• Eat papaya before breakfast everyday
• A common Ayurvedic medicine Triphala Churna It is a powder made by grinding three kinds of herbs. A teaspoon of this powder taken with warm water or milk at the time going to bed is beneficial.
• The fruit of the bael(Aegle marmelos) is also an effective remedy
Now as you know all the causes, symtoms, and home remedies do not panic if you suffer from constipation. All the above remedies are effective but kindly consult your general physician before following any of them. You need to be a little cautious before following any of the above.
Tags: symptoms, causes, remedies, constipation
Sun, August 31, 2008 8:31 am By James Coolridge
 The ears, nose and throat are closely connected, which is why they are often dealt with by the same medical expert. The science of dealing with problems of the ear, nose and throat is called otolaryngology; the practitioner is an otolaryngologist.
There are many different types of ear problems. For example, ear pain may be caused by infections of the tonsils, jaw or sinuses. Chronic infection, for example, glue ear, can cause hearing loss that can affect learning and lifestyle, and exposure to loud noise can also damage hearing.. Middle ear infection is also known as otitis media or glue ear.
What are the symptoms of middle ear infection?
The main symptom is an earache. It can be mild, or it can hurt a lot. Babies and young children may be fussy. They may have trouble sleeping and also have fever.
You may see thick, yellow fluid coming from their ears. This happens when the eardrum bursts and the fluid flows out. This is not serious and usually makes the pain go away. The eardrum usually heals on its own. They may have trouble hearing, but their hearing usually returns to normal after the fluid is gone. It may take weeks for the fluid to drain away.
Causes of ear infections
Outer ear infections can spread from general skin infections, or might just happen on your ear. They can be caused by:
• Viruses like herpes,
• Bacteria or
• Fungi, which causes thrush.
Inner ear infections are often caused by:
• Common cold, which spreads through the tube that connects your ears and nose
• Common childhood illnesses such as measles, or
• By getting water in your ear when you have a burst eardrum.
Natural Remedies for Ear Aches
Before antibiotics, parents used home remedies to treat the pain of ear infections.
• Drops of tea tree oil may be beneficial. This herbal treatment has mild anti-bacterial properties, but it may irritate the skin.
• Studies have reported that Otikon, an extract made of various plants, including garlic is an effective anesthetic in treating the pain associated with ear infections. Plants contained in Otikon may have side effects.
• Due to the high risk of burns, ear candles should not be used to remove wax from ears. There is no evidence to indicate that these candles are safe or effective for treatment.
• High fever, severe pain, or other signs of complications should warrant immediate attention by a medical professional.
• Using, ear dropper put 2-3 drops of basil(tulsi leaves) in the infected ear
• Onion juice also relieves ear infections and pain.
• Jetun(olive)oil few drops of olive oil can clear the obstruction in the Eustachian tube and the earwax can easily be moved out of the ear.
Most of the ear infections and aches can be prevented by keeping ears clean using ear buds and keeping the ears dry using soft cotton fabrics. However before following any of the above remedies the otolaryngologist should be consulted to avoid further infections.
Tags: symptoms, causes, remedies, ear infections
Sat, August 30, 2008 8:25 am By James Coolridge
 Every time you walk, settle into a chair, or hug your child, you’re using your bones, muscles, and joints. Without these important body parts, we wouldn’t be able to stand, walk, run, or even sit.
Since humans perform a lot of activity and movement, there is a need for the observance of bone and muscle health. Aging and over-activity are processes that can possibly weaken bones and muscles, but this can be prevented given the proper health habits.
Joints can be classified according to the types of movement they can do.
Hinge Joints: knees joints and elbows joints
Ball and Socket Joints: shoulders joints,
Pivot Joints: neck joints and hip joints and
Gliding Joints: finger joints.
Osteoporosis-a bone disorder
Osteoporosis, or porous bone, is a disease characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue, leading to bone fragility and an increased risk of fractures of the hip, spine, and wrist. Men as well as women are affected by osteoporosis, a disease that can be prevented and treated. One out of every two women and one in four men over 50 can have an osteoporosis fracture. Osteoporosis can strike at any age.
Symptoms
• Back pain
• Loss of height and stooped posture.
• A curved upper back
• Broken bones (fractures) that might occur with a minor injury, especially in the hip, spine, and wrist.
• Compression fractures in the spine that may cause severe back pain. But sometimes these fractures cause only minor symptoms or no symptoms at all.
How to keep your bones healthy and slow down bone loss??
• Eat a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D
• Exercise
• Don’t drink in excess or smoke
Joint disorders is another name for Rheumatic conditions
Some of the symptoms of Joint disorders include:
• Joint pain
• Joint swelling
• Joint inflammation
• Joint irritation
• Joint deformity
Muscle disorders can cause weakness, pain or even paralysis. Muscles help our body move and work. W need to take extra care of our muscle health.
Some causes of muscle disorders are:
1. Injury or overuse, such as sprains or strains, cramps or tendinitis
2. Some cancers
3. Certain medicines
4. Diseases of nerves that affect muscles
5. Infections
6. Inflammation
7. Genetics, such as muscular dystrophy
The moment you feel any problem related to your muscles, bones and joints don’t prolong your treatment consult your orthopedic surgeon immediately.
Tags: symptoms, Osteoporosis, bones, muscles, joints, disorders
Mon, August 25, 2008 10:08 am By James Coolridge
 Heart attack and stroke are life-and-death emergencies — every second counts. Today heart attack and stroke victims can benefit from new medications and treatments unavailable to patients in years past. A heart attack results when blood flow is completely blocked, usually by a blood clot forming over a plaque that has busted and opened (ruptured).
Heart attack (myocardial infection) causes complete death of the heart muscle cells.It has been observed that people suffering from diabetes tend to have 50% increased heart risks like getting heart diseases or strokes. If you are a diabetic - middle aged person, you may have heart attack earlier than those who are heart patients, more aged than you.
MAJOR SYMPTOMS OF HEART ATTACK
The following symptoms suggest a heart attack:
• Chest pain or pressure (heaviness)
• Jaw pain, or extension of pain into the arms or shoulder
• Unexplained shortness of breath
• Unexplained sweating
• Heartburn or feeling of indigestion
• Nausea or vomiting
• Back pain or upper abdominal pain
• General lethargy or listlessness
Interesting facts
• About one fourth of people having a heart attack have no pain that is “silent” heart attack.
• Silent heart attacks are more frequent in people with diabetes
Precaution is better than cure
1) Keep blood cholesterol levels in check.
2) Eat a well-balanced diet.
3) Drink alcohol in moderation, if at all –Larger amounts can increase blood pressure, cause heart rhythm disturbances, and damage the heart muscle or liver.
4) Stop smoking
5) Increase your physical activity
6) Lose extra weight–Being overweight puts extra strain on the heart and blood vessels
7) Avoid junk food
To avoid such strokes or attacks people should follow a proper health regime, go in for regular health check -ups, avoid high intake of fiber in food and eat a balanced diet. Also decrease or avoid the intake of liquor.
Tags: Heart Attack, symptoms, peventions
Sat, August 23, 2008 9:55 am By James Coolridge
Twenty minutes after your meal, it hits you a burning sensation in your stomach, everything tastes sour, and you feel uncomfortable WHAT YOU EXPERINCE IS AN ATTACK OF HYPERACIDITY.
 Acidity is nothing but excessive secretion of the normal acid which is present in the stomach. When the secretion is in normal amounts, it helps in digestion of food .But when the secretion is more it causes symptoms in the form of burning just below or behind the chest, pain, nausea, vomiting, eructations, and loss of appetite or excessive appetite depending on the severity of the problem. In other other words it can be said that acidity or acid peptic disease (ADP) represent a set of symptoms caused by an imbalance between acid secreting mechanism of the stomach and protective mechanism that keep the gut healthy.
MAJOR SYMPTOMS
Indigestion and heartburn are the most common stomach complaints. Heartburn usually occurs after a meal. If left untreated chronic acidity might lead to peptic ulcers.
It has been found that acidity usually tends to occur in one of the following conditions:
• After meals
• During the nighttime while lying on the bed
• While exerting pressure on the intra-abdominal area.
Major Causes
The stomach and intestine secrete hydrochloric acid and enzymes like pepsin that help in digestion but an excess of these can adversely affect the stomach.
ACIDITY MAY ALSO BE CAUSED DUE TO
• Alcohol consumption
• Consumption of highly spicy foods
• Non-vegetarian diets
• Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID’s)
HOME REMIDIES
• Suck on clove or jaggery or chew a few basil (tulsi) leaves
• Refrigerated milk, bananas and vanilla ice-cream also give relief from acidity
• Sip fresh mint juice after meals
• Drink coconut water
• Eat a few almonds if heart burn persists
If you want to sort out the problem of acidity from root go in for a homeopathy treatment. The homeopathic treatment of hyperacidity is safe and convenient for it focuses on treating the condition by understanding the mind and body interrelationship. Remedies may also include natural medicines that are not habit-forming. Part of a homeopathy therapy is doing Yoga exercises. These Yoga exercises aim to strengthen digestive power. It also has a relaxing effect to the digestive organs resulting to a more controlled digestion .Self-help treatment can also be done simply by avoiding food and drinks that can lead to hyperacidity .It can also be tackled easily with changes in lifestyle, learning to relax, exercising, eating on time and choosing east to digest food.
Tags: symptoms, acidity, heart burn, home remedies
Fri, June 20, 2008 10:12 am By Thomas Maloney
 Burning and itching sensations are related to skin problems, including Psoriasis. It is a condition where the red patches appear and the skin becomes scaly. Cracks appear in the skin which becomes dry, which may even bleed. This is accompanied by soreness and itching sensation. The red spots appear on the affected person’s body like the elbows, scalp, the knees and genital areas. Uncomfortable and painful flare-ups are also associated with Psoriasis.
The treatment of Psoriasis varies depending on the type and severity of Psoriasis the person is affected from. The treatment also varies from the places where the scales and flare-ups are found.
Scalp Psoriasis is considered to be easily treatable type of Psoriasis. The scalp and the nape region are affected by scalp Psoriasis. The flakes that appear on the scalp due to this ailment can be removed by anti-dandruff shampoos.
Guttate Psoriasis can be treated at home itself during its initial stages. If a person is affected from Guttate Psoriasis, keeping the skin moist can reduce the irritation cause by dryness of the skin. Ask the affected person to apply a thick layer of moisturizer after taking bath in order to keep the skin moist. This will also soothe the burning sensations of the skin.
Another type of Psoriasis is Pustular Psoriasis that is generally seen in adults. This ailment is characterized by pustules surrounded by red skin. The blisters of non infectious pus consist of white blood cells, but it is not contagious. Neither is an infection. Reddening of the skin is followed by scaling and formation of pustules.
If you find any of the above symptoms of the types of Psoriasis in any member of your family or friend, immediately consult a dermatologist for treatment.
Tags: symptoms, treatment, types, recovery, Psoriasis, suffer
Tue, June 10, 2008 12:16 pm By James Coolridge
 Cancer of testicles is the most common cancer among young men aged between 15 and 35. However, it can affect any age group.
What is Testicular cancer?
“Testicular cancer, also known as cancer of the testes, occurs when germ cells (the cells that become sperm) experience abnormal growth. Germ cells, like stem cells, have the potential to form any cell in the body. Normally this ability is dormant until the sperm fertilizes an egg. When germ cells become cancerous, they multiply unchecked; forming a mass of cells called a tumor, and invades normal tissue.”
Symptoms of Testicular cancer:
In initial stages, Testicular cancer remains confined to the testes. This causes pain or swelling in the testicles. Lumps or nodules will be formed in the testicles which may or may not be painful. There may be enlargement of the testicles. Pain in the lower abdomen is also a common symptom of testicular cancer.
The final stage of this cancer is horrible- it spreads throughout the body, to lungs, bones, liver and ultimately to the brain. If left untreated, this can lead to death.
Treatment for Testicular cancer:
You may be able to spot that you are suffering from this deadly disease. Conduct examination of your testicles once a month which is highly recommended by the doctors. Diagnose it immediately if you find hard lumps within the testicles or changes in the very feel of the testicles.
Tags: symptoms, treatment, causes, Testicular cancer
Thu, March 27, 2008 9:42 am By James Coolridge
 You bend down to pick up something off the floor. Suddenly, your back gets locked up and you are unable to come back to your original position for a few minutes! You begin to experience lower back pain radiating down to your leg! If this is the condition, rush to your doctor ‘coz you may be suffering from Herniated disc!
What is Herniated disc?
“Herniated disc is often referred to as a slipped disc. It is rupturing of the tissue that separates the vertebral bones of the spinal column.”
What are the symptoms of Herniated disc?
• Unsteady posture: Unsteadiness while standing is a prime symptom of Herniated disc.
• Fever in addition to intense back or neck pain.
• Electric shock pain: Pressure on the nerve can cause electric shock pains.
• Difficulty in passing or controlling urine.
• Feeling pins and needles: If you have Herniated disc, you may have abnormal sensations like tingling, weakness in both legs.
• Muscle weakness: Nerve irritation can interrupt the signals from the brain leading to weakness in muscle.
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