Diseases, Disorders & Conditions

Most of us like to think that dementia is a slow process that comes on over time. This is not always the case. This is the story of how my mother fell victim to this heinous condition that came out of the blue and would, in a matter of only a few months, take everything from her, including her life.

After defining hypertension, this article first notes its types. It next points out how hypertension is diagnosed and the risk factors for getting it. Finally, the article explains why hypertension must be treated and how to treat it.

Hypertension in senior citizens is quite common, but easily treated. High blood pressure is explained, along with diagnoses, medications and lifestyle changes.

This article addresses foot problems, including: plantar fasciitis, corns, calluses and bunions. The article addresses causes, diagnosis and treatments.

Today, I have a pre-admissions test and COVID test. Once that passes, I will have the biopsy two days later. Then, we will see what we see.

I share my two-week post-treatment wins and losses in my fight to wellness and recovery from Fibromylagia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Epstein-Barr Virus.

If you are a diabetic, you need to know certain numbers in order to manage the disease. Here are two major numbers you should know.

I will share some of my husbands struggles of living a life that is married to chronic illness. Fighting the battles of Fibromyalgia from the sidelines.

I will share from a personal perspective the effects that relationships had during a battle of chronic illness.

Welcome to the road less traveled. I will be sharing the extensive process I went through in searching for a Fibromyalgia diagnosis. Giving insight into the numerous ups and downs along my Fibromyalgia journey.

Insulin Resistance has been found to cause various conditions like cancer, liver disease, PCOS, depression, skin disorders, cardio vascular disease, Alzheimer's, and more.

In this article, I will be sharing my ongoing battle with Fibromyalgia an invisible illness that causes widespread pain and dysfunction.

Headaches are common among many people. There is a logical reason for every headache.

It is approaching nearly two years since the first confirmed U.S. case of COVID-19, was announced in the state of Washington on January 21, 2020. I was fortunate enough to not have contracted the virus and was initially vaccinated on February 14th, 2021.

Life continues on, and I must do what I need to do in order to survive. Work, plan, enjoy. Anything else is a waste.

I've learned a lot in writing about diabetes over the last few years. We still need to learn more.

I went to have an MRI done yesterday; today I read the results: PI-RADS 5 - Very High (Clinically significant cancer is highly likely to be present). I have a meeting scheduled for Wednesday of next week to see what the road will be: treatment, chemo, surgery, what. I am scared.

Generally, it has been agreed that COVID-19 or the China virus originated from China and either by design or accident spread in the world. China has not acknowledged it and now the virus seems to be going back to China and once more lockdowns have commenced.

If you are a survivor of child abuse and your abuser either encourages or pressures you into going into Asperger's Syndrome testing and treatment, then he or she clearly doesn't have your best interest at heart. Don't allow yourself to be absorbed into that same vicious vortex. It's not worth it.

Some may wonder if a Red Dye Allergy is even real. How can one be so sure that Red Dye can be causing their discomfort. I’m here to tell you first hand that it does exist. A Red Dye Allergy has reeked havoc on my life and for years I didn’t even know what was causing my symptoms.

Gallbladder health may be achieved through keeping a healthy weight and eating a healthy diet. This article explains the symptoms and treatments for a person with gallstones. The surgeries are also explained.

The human body is made up of around 100 trillion cells. Every second, some 8 million cells die and are replaced by new\rcells, reviving the body. These trillions of cells carry out millions, if not billions, of intricate actions, whether you are awake or asleep.

Epilepsy is a common disorder that may be caused by a variety of conditions. The types of epilepsy, symptoms and the treatments are all discussed in this article.

Allergies are often overlooked but they can be very dangerous. Allergies are the body's natural response to something foreign in the environment. When an allergen, such as pollen or pet hair, enters your body it produces antibodies that trigger a chain reaction of events which cause symptoms.

Today acne is a common skin disease that affects almost everyone. It can develop at any age and if acne never happened to you, chances are high it will happen in the future.

This article describes three different kinds of psychological trauma that can occur after war. It also describes various treatments for trauma, including trauma-focused therapies and stress inoculation training.

During the cardiac catheterization process, the aforementioned various heart diseases can be corrected by several methods that are considered among the most important causes of cardiac catheterization, including the following: Expansion of the coronary arteries by balloon or stent (Angioplasty).

Some young adults are reluctant when it comes to being vaccinated for self reasons. The Covid-19 is a worldwide crisis, that has affected all nationalities. Stop making excuses, take the vaccine, the life you save might be your own.

A study by Robert A. Wermers et. al. determined that this life-long disease will worsen over time, but it isn’t fatal. However, it is excruciatingly and relentlessly painful, affecting the quality of one’s daily life.

There are three levels of prevention of rheumatic heart disease: reduction of risk factors for rheumatic fever (primary prevention); Primary prevention of rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease; Secondary prevention (preventive treatment) of rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease.

Diabetics do not have to deny themselves when they have certain cravings. They can swap out forbidden foods for healthy choices to lower blood sugar.

When we sit still without doing anything, the brain continues to function, even though the rest of the body is resting. The brain does not even stop its work during sleep. But why sleep is so important for the brain to reduce the burden on us and make up for the loss.

While most brain aneurysms cause no problem, they can be quite serious. The statistics, the symptoms, treatments and complications are all reviewed in this article.

The Opioid Crisis was met by the enabling of opioid addicts in terms of the number of overdose rescues they receive at public expense. Naloxone helps to revive addicts, but it also enables more drug abuse. We need to draw a line.

Neurological disorders affect the central and peripheral nervous system of the body. Basically, it alters the normal function of each respective organ of the nervous system from the brain to the spinal cord.

In 2018, I was clinically diagnosed with anxiety.

Colorectal is a serious disease. This article provides many facts about this disease, along with signs and symptoms. Treatments are also discussed along with healthy lifestyles.