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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, […]

A heart attack medically known as myocardial infarction is a deadly medical emergency. In most cases, a blockage in the arteries restricts the blood flow to the heart muscle and it begins to die. Unfortunately, doctors cannot restore blood flow quickly. Myocardial infarction can provoke permanent damage to your heart or death. What is a […]

An adequate sleep cycle is as important for mental and physical as food and water. Additionally, sleep is very important for certain body processes. Examples include: Repair muscle tissue Restore energy Allow the brain to process new information Maintain critical body functions If you do not sleep enough it may lead to certain unpleasant results […]

Another chronic long-term condition is Fibromyalgia. This disease may be hard to understand even for a healthcare provider. Symptoms of this condition may be very close to other health conditions. This makes fibromyalgia to be often misdiagnosed. In the United States, approximately 4 million people suffer from this chronic condition. Additionally, this disease affects people […]

When your body does not have as many fluids as needed, dehydration occurs. Therefore, your body cannot function properly and the common symptoms are dry mouth and tongue. Dehydration usually occurs due to sweating, diarrhea, and vomiting. Three types of dehydration are mild, moderate, and severe. Mild Dehydration Thirst, less peeing, sweating, and dry mouth […]

Coronary artery disease (CAD) restricts blood flow in your coronary arteries, which supply the heart muscle. In most cases, it is due to cholesterol and other substances that build up in your arteries and narrow them. The most common symptom of this condition is chest pain (angina). If you are not treating this condition it […]

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD is a health condition that negatively affects your lungs over time. Usually, it starts with mild symptoms and after that gets worse. Not treating this disease may lead to complications (such as heart problems, respiratory infections, and others) and severe symptoms. COPD Commonly, people with COPD have the most […]

An increase of harmful viruses in the human body is called viral infection. Microscopic bacteria (viruses) are present everywhere. However, viruses are smaller than bacteria and need a host to reproduce. It usually affects animals, plants, fungi, and bacteria. In addition, the way a virus affects a car or a dog is different. Viral Infections […]