Chronic pain is any kind of discomfort that does subside in three or six months and can last longer. Technically, if the pain in any specific part of the body is experienced for at least 12 weeks, it is called as chronic pain. Nearly 100 million people in the country are affected by chronic pain problems. With increasing number of people leading a sedentary lifestyle without much physical activity, cases of chronic pain have been on the rise. Add to this unhealthy diet and excessively stressful lives and you would get a number of health problems afflicting people everywhere. Pain usually starts out as an acute discomfort that comes and goes sporadically. It lasts for weeks to months and subsides after the cause has been diagnosed and treated. If left untreated, it progresses to chronic pain. And chronic pain management is difficult as it lasts for months and years. Common causes of chronic pain can include injury such as sprain or pulled muscles, overweight, major surgery, and nerve damage. Other major causes of chronic pain include the following: Inflammatory bowel disease : This causes inflammation and chronic pain in the abdomen and the digestive tract. Chronic fatigue syndrome : This causes extreme tiredness that last for long periods.

Do you get the familiar burning sensation in your chest after a big hearty meal? Is it often accompanied by discomfort and pain? Do you feel acid rising in your throat and experience a sour taste in your mouth? You have what is known as heartburn or acid reflux. What causes heartburn? Heartburn is more of a symptom than an actual illness. Sometimes consumption of caffeine, chocolate, carbonated beverages, and over-the-counter medicines such as aspirin or ibuprofen can cause acid reflux that leads to heartburn. Acidic food such as oranges, grapefruit or tomatoes and juices such as orange juice, pineapple juice or grapefruit juice can be triggers for heartburn. These lead to an increase in the production of acid in the stomach and can cause acidic juices to reflux back into your esophagus. This reflux is the main cause of the discomfort and burning sensation in your chest. Other causes of heartburn include consumption of food that has a high content of fat, smoking, overweight, pregnancy, hiatal hernia and diseases such as sarcoidosis and scleroderma. Heartburn also occurs if you eat your meals quite close to your bedtime. How to treat heartburn? Chronic heartburn is known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Meningitis is the infection of meninges, which is a thick layer that surrounds the brain and the spinal cord. If the causes of meningitis are not treated properly, it can cause swelling to the brain leading to permanent damage of the organ and even death in some cases. The causes of meningitis include bacterial infection, viral infection, fungal infection, and even reaction to medications. There are some cases where some people suffered from meningitis due to consumption of heavy metal and other environmental toxins. Following are some causes of meningitis that usually require extended hospitalization. Fungal meningitis Fungal meningitis is limited to people with an impaired immune system. This type of meningitis was linked with a combination of steroid product that is injected into the spine of people with lower back pain issues. Bacterial meningitis It is one of the most serious causes of meningitis. It is caused by two forms of bacteria namely Streptococcus pneumoniae, which also causes sinus infections and pneumonia and Neisseria meningitidis, which is present in the throat. The bacteria might not even cause bacterial infection. These bacteria cause serious illness when passed on to others. The infection can be passed through infected saliva or mucus.

Meningococcal meningitis is a kind of serious bacterial infection that affects the protective lining of the brain and the spinal cord. This protective layer is known as meninges, and the infection spreads through mucus or saliva. This indicates that living in close communal spaces or sharing eating bowls and cups can pave the way for meningitis infection. The most commonly found and recognizable symptoms for meningitis include a headache, stiffness in the neck, sudden high fever and chills and purple blemishes on the body, which resemble bruises. These symptoms come all of a sudden within seven days of the bacteria attack. There are symptoms for meningitis that are less common, and they include confusion, sensitivity to light and sound, nausea and vomiting, drowsiness and fatigue, high temperature, paleness and mottled skin, the coldness of hands and feet, coma, seizure, and rash occurring at a later stage of meningitis. Symptoms of meningitis The prominent among the symptoms of meningitis is the rashes that appear all over the body which looks like small and red pinpricks in the first stage. Then it slowly spreads all over the body and turns into reddish-purple blotches. The best way to know whether it is a sign of meningitis is to press a glass against the affected area of the skin.

A condition where the urinary bladder is unable to restore urine or hold urine in the normal way is known as an overactive bladder. According to The Urology Care Foundation, an estimated 33 million people in the country have been diagnosed with overactive bladder. With the knowledge of a few natural cures for an overactive bladder, you can very well manage the condition. Causes and symptoms of overactive bladder An overactive bladder may be created by an already ingrown disorder such as diabetes or kidney disease, Parkinson’s disease, or multiple sclerosis. Other times, it can be connected to childbirth, surgery, or can be the after-effect of an extensive form of medication. For some people, however, there seem to be no such reasons for bladder issues in spite of the occurrence. You need to know a few factors to detect an active bladder syndrome. The signs of overactive bladder differ in every individual. However, some of the common signs include: Frequency : Majority of people with this bladder problem tend to urinate more often than usual. An average person, with all conditions being normal, urinates 6 to 8 times a day, and once or twice at night. Those with overactive bladder issue tend to urinate more than eight times a day, and twice or more at night.

Primary Pulmonary Hypertension or PPH is a rare condition which causes elevated blood pressure in your lungs. The pulmonary arteries carry deoxygenated blood from different parts of your body to your lungs. In PPH, the blood vessels in your lungs become narrow increasing the blood pressure in your artery much above the average levels. It is important that you seek medical attention immediately as this is a fatal condition and can even cause heart failure. Listed down below are causes and symptoms of PPH. If you face any of these, consult a doctor immediately. Causes Of Primary Pulmonary Hypertension The primary cause of PPH is still unknown. But doctors believe that genetics play a significant role. A gene defect in the family can cause primary pulmonary hypertension. According to researchers, a mutation in the genes causes the blood vessels to become overly sensitive to some factors. And when the blood vessels are exposed to those factors, they begin to constrict. Symptoms Of PPH Most of the times, the symptoms of PPH take several years to develop, and each one experiences these symptoms differently. Have a look at some of the common symptoms of primary pulmonary hypertension. Dry cough Fainting and dizziness Bluish skin and lips A racing pulse Trouble in breathing, especially after some activity Pain in the chest Swelling of legs or ankles Fatigue or extreme tiredness Palpitation.

Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) makes sure your thyroid gland functions well, and if it goes up or down, it can cause issues. This gland is caused to generate two kinds of hormones, which are triiodothyronine and thyroxin. Triiodothyronine is known as T3 and thyroxine called T4. These two hormones control the metabolism of your body, and if these hormones fluctuate, you can experience certain ailments. You need a blood test to check if you have a normal TSH level. This can further reveal why you’re facing issues related to the thyroid gland. For overall health, it’s important that you maintain a normal TSH level as it will also make sure that your digestive system and overall metabolism is in a healthy state. What’s more, in the case of infants as well, both T3 and T4 are responsible for body growth and brain development. So, it goes without saying that a normal TSH level is of utmost importance. If you have low TSH, the thyroid hormone level in your blood is extreme, and a deficiency of thyroid hormone is indicated by a high level of TSH. Symptoms of an underactive thyroid gland Lack of energy Weakness Weight gain Constipation Dry skin Cold feeling Menstrual period on frequent basis Symptoms of an overactive thyroid gland Loss of weight Faster heart rate Diarrhea Nervousness Feeling of excessive heat Irregular menstrual periods Factors that influence TSH levels Factors like heredity, swelling of thyroid gland, inappropriate (less or excessive)iodine intake in the diet, exposure to radiation, pregnancy, thyroid cancer, some medications like drugs for reducing cholesterol, steroids, antidepressants, chemotherapy, steroids, etc.

Type 1 diabetes is a condition where the immune system destroys insulin-making beta cells in the pancreas. It is a chronic disease which renders the body unable to produce insulin. It can develop at any age but is common in children. There are high chances of adults to develop type 1 diabetes as they grow old. Why Is Insulin Important? Insulin is a hormone that lets your body utilize the glucose in the bloodstream to give you energy. The glucose is obtained from the food you eat. In type 1 diabetes, the body can’t produce insulin. This results in glucose being accumulated in your blood. This high sugar level in your blood can cause short-term and long-term problems. What Are The Causes Of Type 1 diabetes? The main cause of this condition is still unknown. But researchers believe it is an autoimmune disease where the body’s own cells attack the pancreas. The reason why cells attack is also unknown. Your family genes also play a role in determining whether you are prone to this disease. Type 1 diabetes can also occur with other autoimmune diseases like Vitiligo and Grave’s disease. Some common symptoms of type 1 diabetes are; Frequent thirst Dryness of mouth Nausea and vomiting Increased hunger even after eating Urge to urinate often Increased tiredness Severe weight loss Blurred vision Frequent skin, urinary tract and vaginal infections What Should Be Done To Prevent Type 1 Diabetes?

Athletes who are usually involved in hyperactive activities and exercises can lead to a rotator cuff injury. The rotator cuffs are the group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder. These are the tendons which lead to the humor bone of the arm holding in with the shoulder blade. These muscles are responsible for the stability of the shoulder. A rotator cuff repair is needed when one of the four rotator muscles is damaged. It is necessary to remember that though these are minor injuries that can be cured with time, there might be cases when a severe rotator injury might need surgery. The injury can occur either suddenly or gradually with time. Rotator cuffs are not permanently damaging injuries. If one has the problem of tendonitis, then he or she is more exposed to a rotator cuff injury. The injuries that occur with time are mainly seen in people who are involved in high rotators muscle movements such as the painters or the baseball player. However, the injuries that occur suddenly are seen in people who either fall on shoulders or who lift heavy weights. In these sudden cases, one must be cautious enough not to give any unwanted pressure on the hands.

The central nervous system in the human body virtually controls the major and minor functions within the body, and even if one nerve gets damaged, it can result in a condition requiring intervention and treatment. Nerves are broadly categorized into three types based on their functions: Sensory nerves – They transmit the sensation you feel, like pain or heat and so on. Motor nerves – They are responsible for carrying messages to and from the brain to ensure that the different limbs in the body are making the desired movements. Autonomic nerves – They serve the vital role of ensuring some of the key parameters in the body function normally. These include blood pressure and heartbeat, etc. A majority of cases reported damage to one or more of these nerves, and the condition is termed neuropathy or more commonly peripheral neuropathy. A neuropathy treatment tries to address the cause of the damage to the nerve, and by treating that cause, the solution to neuropathy is found. A neurologist is a right specialist to examine the affected person, order the tests and based on the diagnostic reports, recommend the treatment. Causes of neuropathy Many underlying causes result in damaged nerve condition.