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08/13/2021

Osteoporosis literally means ‘porous bone’. It is a condition where bones become thin and lose their strength, as they become less dense and their quality is reduced. This can lead to broken bones, which cause pain, disability, and make everyday activities extremely difficult.

Around the world, one in three women and one in five men over the age of fifty will suffer a broken bone due to osteoporosis.

HOW OSTEOPOROSIS DEVELOPS
From birth to adulthood, our bones develop and grow until, in our early 20s, they reach what is called peak bone mass – the time when the bones are at their strongest, densest and least likely to fracture. Throughout life, bone is constantly being renewed, with new bone replacing old bone- and this helps to keep our skeleton strong. But for people with osteoporosis, more and more bone is lost and not replaced. This means that the bones gradually become brittle and more likely to break.

Early diagnosis is important because one broken bone increases the risk of suffering yet more broken bones - resulting in long-term disability and loss of independence. One in four women who have a new spine fracture will fracture again within one year. After a hip fracture, about one-quarter of people die or never walk again.

By getting early diagnosis you can be treated more effectively, so that future fractures can be prevented.

08/12/2021

What Is Parkinson's?

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects predominately dopamine-producing (“dopaminergic”) neurons in a specific area of the brain called substantia nigra.

Symptoms generally develop slowly over years. The progression of symptoms is often a bit different from one person to another due to the diversity of the disease. People with PD may experience:

Tremor, mainly at rest and described as pill rolling tremor in hands. Other forms of tremor are possible
Bradykinesia
Limb rigidity
Gait and balance problems

The cause remains largely unknown. Although there is no cure, treatment options vary and include medications and surgery. While Parkinson’s itself is not fatal, disease complications can be serious.

It is possible to have a good to great quality of life with PD. Working with your doctor and following recommended therapies are essential in successfully treating symptoms by using dopaminergic medications. People with PD need this medication because they have low levels or are missing dopamine in the brain, mainly due to impairment of neurons in the substantia nigra.

08/11/2021

Cataract is the world’s leading cause of blindness, accounting for approximately 42 percent of all cases of blindness in all nations. In the United States, more than 25 million Americans are estimated to have cataract, according to the report “Future of Vision: Forecasting the Prevalence and Costs of Vision Problems.” As the population in America continues to age, the number of cataract cases are projected to increase by 50 percent to 38.5 million by 2032.

A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s lens, which blocks or changes the passage of light into the eye. The lens of the eye is located behind the pupil and the colored iris, and is normally transparent. Vision may become blurry or dim because the cataract stops light from properly passing through to the retina. Generally, a cataract does not cause pain, redness or tears.

Risk factors for cataracts include:

Older age
Intense heat or long-term exposure to UV rays from the sun
Certain diseases, such as diabetes
Inflammation in the eye
Hereditary influences
Events before birth, such as German measles in the mother
Long-term steroid use
Eye injuries
Eye diseases
Smoking

08/10/2021

If you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you are not alone – IBS is common with prevalence estimated at 10% to 15%. Yet many people remain undiagnosed and unaware that their symptoms indicate a medically recognized disorder.

Each person, based on the type of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) they have, will have different symptoms. In general, IBS can cause:

Belly pain.
Cramping in the stomach area.
Gas.
Bloating (or swelling) of the belly.
Change in stool:
Diarrhea (loose stool).
Constipation (hard stool or trouble passing stool).
Urgent need to go.
Sometimes, people with IBS pass mucus with their stool.

If you think you may have IBS — you have these symptoms more than three times a month for more than three months and it is getting in the way of your normal life — talk to your doctor.

Speak up early, completely and often. Your doctor needs all the details of your symptoms to give you the best treatment plan.

08/09/2021

Do I Have Arthritis?

How do you know if your joint symptoms mean you have arthritis? Only a health care professional can tell you for sure, but certain signs usually point to arthritis.

There are four important warning signs that should prompt you to talk to a health care provider:

1. Pain
Pain from arthritis can be constant or it may come and go. It may occur when at rest or while moving. Pain may be in one part of the body or in many different parts.

2. Swelling
Some types of arthritis cause the skin over the affected joint to become red and swollen, feeling warm to the touch.
Swelling that lasts for three days or longer or occurs more than three times a month should prompt a visit to the doctor.

3. Stiffness
This is a classic arthritis symptom, especially when waking up in the morning or after sitting at a desk or riding in a car for a long time.
Morning stiffness that lasts longer than an hour is good reason to suspect arthritis.

4. Difficulty moving a joint.
It shouldn’t be that hard or painful to get up from your favorite chair.

Your experience with these symptoms will help your doctor pin down the type and extent of arthritis. Before visiting the doctor, keep track of your symptoms for a few weeks, noting what is swollen and stiff, when, for how long and what helps ease the symptoms. Be sure to note other types of symptoms, even if they seem unrelated, such as fatigue or rash.
If you have a fever along with these symptoms you may need to seek immediate medical care.

08/08/2021

Digestive Tract Paralysis Awareness Month

What is Digestive Tract Paralysis?
Digestive Tract Paralysis (DTP) refers to the inconsistent movement of certain parts of the digestive tract which disrupts the operation of the gut. During an episode, the muscles that normally facilitate movement of food through the digestive tract are not able to perform – this can lead to either gastroparesis (partial paralysis of the stomach) or intestinal pseudo obstruction (paralysis of the intestines).

When food is not able to properly pass through your system, it can start to ferment in your stomach which can lead to bacteria growth. It is possible for your food to harden while in your stomach causing an obstruction – this is called a bezoar.

What causes it?
A few things can cause DTP. Damage to the vagus nerve which regulates the digestive system can prevent the stomach and intestine from functioning properly. Uncontrolled diabetes, certain medications, Parkinson’s disease, and multiple sclerosis can also cause DTP.

What are the symptoms?
Symptoms of digestive tract paralysis may seem like another ailment so make sure to get a diagnosis from your doctor.

Nausea
Vomiting
Feeling of Satiety (never feeling full)
Heartburn
Sweats
Lack of appetite

08/07/2021

Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive, neurodegenerative disorder that causes disorientation and behavioral changes, and obstructs memory, thinking, and judgment. Symptoms usually develop slowly and worsen over time. Alzheimer's disease is not a normal part of aging.

In the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, memory loss is mild, but in its late-stage, individuals lose the ability to complete daily tasks, carry on a conversation, and respond to their environment. Alzheimer's disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. Those with Alzheimer's disease live an average of eight years after their symptoms become noticeable. However, depending on age and other health conditions, survival can range from four to 20 years.

Dementia
Dementia is not a specific disease, but rather a general term for a gradual and progressive decline in mental and physical functions. Dementia can affect various areas of brain function, such as memory, language, problem solving and attention. Dementia is significantly more common among older people. However, it can affect adults of any age.

Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia.

08/06/2021

August is Gastroparesis Awareness Month, which is dedicated to improving understanding and management of the disease. Gastroparesis, also known as delayed gastric emptying, is a chronic condition that affects the stomach muscles and prevents proper movement of food from the stomach to the small intestine.

The muscles of the stomach, controlled by the vagus nerve, normally contract to move food through the gastrointestinal tract. But when the vagus nerve is damaged, stomach muscles are no longer able to function the way they should and food moves too slowly from the stomach – or stops moving altogether.

Symptoms
The most common symptoms of gastroparesis are nausea, vomiting undigested food, feeling full after eating only a small amount of food, stomach pain, a lack of appetite, acid reflux and abdominal bloating. Symptoms may vary in intensity and frequency. They may also be aggravated by having rich foods, greasy foods, foods with a lot of fiber, and carbonated beverages.

What causes it?
The most commonly known cause of gastroparesis is diabetes, which can damage the vagus nerve. Intestinal surgery and nervous system diseases may also be to blame in some cases. But the cause of most cases is unknown, even with medical exams.

08/05/2021

With a large number of states beginning the school year earlier, August is the new September! Along with school supply shopping and purchasing those back-to-school clothing items, it’s time to make comprehensive eye exam appointments for the kids.

Conveniently, August is designated as Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month!

A good rule of thumb is to have your children’s eyes examined during well-child visits, beginning around age three. Your child’s eye doctor can help detect refractive errors such as nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism as well as the following diseases:

Amblyopia (lazy eye)
Strabismus (crossed eyes)
Ptosis (drooping of the eyelid)
Color deficiency (color blindness)

If you or your doctor suspects that your child may have a vision problem, you can make an appointment with your local ophthalmologist for further testing. There are some specific warning signs that may indicate that your child has a vision problem.
Some of these include:

Wandering or crossed eyes
A family history of childhood vision problems
Disinterest in reading or viewing distant objects
Squinting or turning the head in an unusual manner while watching television

Help your children have a successful school year by scheduling a comprehensive eye exam and taking safety measures to ensure their eyes are free from injury.

08/04/2021

Psoriasis Action Month

Psoriasis is not contagious, but awareness and action are!

Every August the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) hosts , a campaign designed to empower the 8 million Americans living with the autoimmune disease to take action and take control, and this August is no different.

August is Proriasis Awareness month and is used as an opportunity to educate and inform sufferers on a range of topics varying from treatment, causes, triggers and management of the inflammatory and often irritating disease.

The cause of psoriasis is still unknown but specialists do know that it is largely affected by the immune system and genetics.

Affecting men and women, all races and all ages, the disease can display on a variety of body parts at any given time therefore it is important to understand what you can do about it as and when you are affected by it. Learning to successfully manage treatment can take a long period of time but there are many ways in which the disease can be controlled and treated.

08/03/2021

Lung cancer is responsible for nearly 1 in 5 cancer deaths according to the World Health Organization. While lung cancer and breast cancer are diagnosed at the same rate (11.6 percent), lung cancer kills more people yearly than breast, colon and prostate cancers combined. Lung cancer mortality is projected to reach 2.45 million by 2030, a 39 percent increase in just over a decade.

While most understand that smoking is the single greatest risk factor for lung cancer at 80 percent of all cases, other lesser known risk factors include the environment and genetics. Environmental exposure to radon, asbestos, arsenic, beryllium and uranium has been linked to lung cancer. The risk of lung cancer also increases with a history of cancer in another part of the body, age, family history, radiation to the chest area and lung diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Lung cancer symptoms include change in mucus, chest or back pain, coughing up blood and difficulty swallowing. Tests that may be used to diagnose lung cancer include chest x-rays, CT and PET scans, bronchoscopy and needle biopsies. If you are a current or former smoker and over the age of 55, you may be a candidate for a low-dose CT scan screening that can potentially detect lung cancer in its earliest stages.

08/02/2021

Breastfeeding a baby is one of the most overwhelming experiences a mother can have. It’s very essential for an infant as well as a mother and hence, the world celebrates World Breastfeeding Week from August 1 to August 7 every year, to spread awareness about its importance and need. World Health Organization (WHO) recognises breast milk as the best nutritional source for infants.

WHO and UNICEF recommend that an infant must be breastfed within an hour of birth and should continue at least for the first six months of the child’s life.

However, ideally, breastfeeding should continue till the age of two to ensure the healthy growth and development of the child. World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated to encourage women to breastfeed for the all-around development of a child.

Breast milk protects the child from many infections and diseases and also strengthens their immune system. Breast milk is filled with all nutrients water, fat, carbohydrates, protein, vitamins and minerals, amino acids, enzymes and white cells. Not only it benefits child, but breastfeeding also reduces the risk of cancer among women.

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