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Readings below 90/60 mm Hg are considered hypotension (low blood pressure). Different factors can provoke hypotension and treatment depends on the cause. Dizziness and fainting are the most common symptoms in those who experience low blood pressure. However, many people do not have any symptoms (asymptomatic). What is Low Blood Pressure? It is considered that […]

This is a health condition when an individual experiences a decreased calcium level in the blood (it does not mean in your bones). A person notices symptoms depending on how mild or severe this condition is. In most cases, hypocalcemia is a treatable condition but it may be chronic because it depends on the cause. […]

The endocrine system includes tissues and organs that produce and release hormones. For example thyroid gland, pituitary gland, pancreas, and others. Different diseases are related to endocrine system problems and they occur usually due to hormonal imbalance or problems affecting tissues directly. What is the Endocrine System? Your endocrine system consists of several tissues and […]

If your body releases too much cortisol it may cause a health condition called Cushing Syndrome. This hormone is released in an increased amount directly in your bloodstream when you are stressed. However, it contributes to many processes in your body. Fortunately, several treatment options are available to treat this condition. What is Cushing Syndrome? […]

These blood conditions usually keep parts of your blood from doing their work. It means that you may experience a blood clotting disorder or a bleeding disorder. Usually, these conditions do not affect people’s lives. Fortunately, several treatment options are available to lessen the symptoms and treat underlying conditions. What are Blood Disorders? Health conditions […]

The immune system is the body’s defense that fights against invaders such as germs, bacteria, viruses, and others. If your body’s defense does not work properly as usual, it may lead to some diseases such as lupus, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and other autoimmune diseases. The common symptoms you may experience are fatigue, dizziness, […]

In case the blood supply to part of the brain is restricted or blocked is called an ischemic stroke. Therefore, it prevents brain tissues from getting enough nutrients and oxygen and its cells begin to die in minutes. However, when a blood vessel bursts and provokes bleeding in the brain is another form of stroke […]

A health condition that provokes joint pain and stiffness is called osteoarthritis (OA). Exercise and medicines can help to lessen inflammation and pain. In this article, we will discuss osteoarthritis symptoms, causes, and treatment. Osteoarthritis The most common chronic condition of the joint is OA. This joint condition is also called wear-and-tear arthritis, degenerative arthritis, […]

It is more likely that you experience hypertension (high blood pressure) due to genetics and age while suffering from certain medical conditions. Blood pressure measurement considers how much blood passes through your blood vessels and the resistance blood meets when the heart is pumping. When the blood pushing through your vessels is consistently too high, […]

When your blood vessels and veins around your anus become irritated and swollen is called hemorrhoids. It usually occurs when there is extra pressure on these vessels. This condition may appear in two forms internal (inside your anus) and external (under the skin around your anus). Hemorrhoids are very common in both women and men, […]