Meningitis refers to the inflammation of the brain membranes and those surrounding the spinal cord. The membranes are called meninges. When meninges swell, they trigger some flu-like symptoms. Some of the symptoms include headache, stiff neck, and fever, coughing, and vomiting. Meningitis can be caused by a viral, bacterial, fungal, or parasitic infection. Weak immune system is one of the biggest meningitis risks. The good news about it is that it is treatable during the early stages, but when it complicates, it can be life-threatening. There are five types of meningitis and they are as follows: 1. Bacterial meningitis As the name suggests, this type of meningitis is caused by bacteria. How? When bacteria enter the bloodstream and get to travel to the brain cells or the spinal cord. This is an indirect way of getting meningitis but you can get it when bacteria invade the brain membranes directly. How will the bacteria get to your brain or spinal cord? When you get a sinus or ear infection, when you have a skull fracture and some surgeries might expose you to the bacteria. Some of the bacteria causing meningitis include streptococcus pneumonia ( also causes pneumonia), Neisseria meningitidis, Haemophilus influenzae, and Listeria monocytogenes.

IBD (irritable bowel disease) consists of a broad spectrum of diseases that include crohn’s disease, and ulcerative colitis (or UC). Ulcerative colitis is a bowel disease that affects the gastrointestinal tract, mostly the large intestine. The large intestine also known as the colon can become inflamed starting in the rectum and working its way upwards. For some, the rectum is the only part that is affected, while for others the entire colon can become inflamed. Ulcerative colitis is a disease that creates tiny sores called ulcers within the lining of the large intestine. Bowel movements become frequent and rapid during a flare-up, causing serious dehydration. Diet may affect UC symptoms as well as flare ups. For this reason, here are a few trigger foods to avoid with colitis: 1. Red meat Although science continues to study the effects of red meat of ulcerative colitis, it has been confirmed that two culprits might play a role in the negative effects it has on UC; the gases released when bacteria in your stomach break down the meat or fat content. Either way, read meat is a no go when it comes to your Ulcerative colitis diet. 2. Refined sugar Sugar feeds the bad bacteria, causing a stress overload within your digestive system.

Pneumonia is a medical condition that develops from microorganisms that cause different types of infections. Some of those being viral, bacterial, fungal, parasite or chemical induced infections that wreak havoc within the lungs. Once an individual is diagnosed with pneumonia he or she needs proper treatment from doctors and plenty of rest so the body can heal. How do doctors diagnose the type of pneumonia a patient is fighting? The first way the diagnosing begins is by going over the symptoms a patient is experiencing to determine the following types of pneumonia: 1. Viral pneumonia With viral pneumonia, a patient will experience the development of symptoms slowly. For example, with viral pneumonia, the individual doesn’t experience symptoms at all until the infection becomes serious. Once the infection brings forth symptoms a person will experience a high fever, wheezing with shortness of breathing, little to no mucus when coughing and exhaustion. 2. Bacterial pneumonia With bacterial pneumonia, the symptoms happen quickly. An individual with this type of pneumonia will experience more than just shortness of breath and fever. They can begin experiencing vomiting and nausea, headache, sharp pains in the chest and the coughing up of red or green mucus. In severe cases when breathing becomes a real struggle, the fingernails and lips of the individual can become bluish-purple from lack of oxygen.

According to the National Cancer Institute, around 61,880 new cases of uterine cancer cases will be diagnosed in 2019; an estimate 12,160 women will die of this disease. From 2014 through 2016, 3.1% of women will be diagnosed with this type of cancer in their lives. The Mayo Clinic states those that may be at risk of female cancers, need to have the lab tests conducted by a medical professional and begin the proper course of treatment as soon as possible. If you have any of the following symptoms, you need to visit your physician as soon as possible to find out if there are abnormal or cancerous cells present. Please keep in mind that many women have no symptoms at all, this is why it’s critical that all women go for regular check-ups to catch any abnormalities that may be present before symptoms occur: 1. Abnormal bleeding Any usual bleeding, spotting between periods or after menopause and those with an abnormal discharge should see their doctor. 2. Long periods Excessively heavy bleeding, changes in menstruation, or unusually long periods are abnormal; this should be communicated to your physician. Keep a calendar of your menstruation schedule so you will be aware of abnormalities.

A cold and flu might exhibit similar symptoms though they are two different ailments. As for a cold, it is usually an infection in the respiratory system. On that account, you will feel the effects on the nasal region. To avoid the occurrence of a cold, you should wash your hands regularly since it’s contagious. On the flip side, you will get flu through the influenza virus. Additionally, it is severe and requires a flu shot to heal completely. Have a look at the overlapping signs between them in detail: 1. Nasal congestion It is the most common symptom that you can experience when you have flu or a cold. In that case, your nose gets utterly stuffy. You will try to blow it, but you will not succeed at all. Plus, you might find breathing through the nose quite a challenge. In the end, you might resort to inhaling air through the mouth. Nasal congestion works effectively with decongestants that you can find in the nearby chemist or drug store. 2. Runny nose A runny nose is utterly uncomfortable when you are around people. Your handkerchiefs will get wet quickly and fill up as well. As you continue to wipe off with tissues, the nose turns red and painful too.

Osteoporosis is a condition where the bones diminish or weaken because of a lack of calcium or other conditions or medications. Osteoporosis is common in post-menopausal women lacking hormones they had in younger years. Without proper treatment, the condition can lead to broken bones. Osteoporosis means “porous bone”. Under a microscope your bones look like a honeycomb. In patients with osteoporosis, the honeycomb patches grow bigger as the density of the bone weakens. Patients with osteoporosis are very fragile and can break bones from a mere sneezing fit. Here are the options for osteoporosis treatment, keep in mind that treatments differ dependant up the patient and some of the treatments include the following: 1. Medications Doctors use bone-building medications as the name suggests, to build bones. Some of the medications include: Evenity (romosozumab-aqqg): This is an injectable sclerostin inhibitor drug used to prevent fractures in post-manopausal women who have osteoporosis and are at risk for fractures. The medicine is relatively safe but some of the side effects may include neck pain, insomnia, edema (or swelling of the feet and ankles), and muscle spasms. Forteo (teriparatide): Forteo is a synthetic form of parathyroid hormone that is used to increase bone mineral density and bone strength to avoid fractures.

Nasal polyps are noncancerous growths that grow on the lining of your nasal passages. They are soft teardrop shaped growths that hang down from the nasal passage. They are not painful; small polyps may not have any symptoms and go unnoticed. Bigger polyps may cause symptoms, such as difficulty breathing through nose, loss of your ability to smell and taste, and chronic rhinitis. 1. Symptoms of nasal polyps Nasal polyps are caused by frequent swelling of the nasal lining. Chronic rhinitis and sinusitis are often thought to be the cause. There is also some controversy over a link between allergies and nasal polyps. Some common signs and symptoms of nasal polyps with chronic rhinitis are: frequent runny nose, stuffy nose, constant post nasal drip, loss of sense of smell and taste, headaches, pain in the face and possibly in upper teeth, loud snoring and nose bleeds. 2. Primary causes Many of these symptoms are also symptoms of the common cold. If these problems happen frequently, last for longer than a cold should or become worse; you should see a doctor as soon as possible. There is some research that shows some differences in the immune system of people that get nasal polyps, from people without polyps.

Overactive bladder (OAB) is a medical condition that causes an uncontrollable urge to urinate regardless of the time of day or situation. This condition may negatively affect all aspects of your life and can be quite difficult and embarrassing to live with. Thankfully, there are quite a few ways in which patients can manage OAB without the interference of medications. If you believe that you have OAB, you may experience one or more of these symptoms: Frequent urination Unintentional loss of urine Waking up at night to urinate Uncontrollable urge to urinate If you have been diagnosed with OAB, or strongly feel that you may have this condition, here are a few ways you can manage your condition at home: 1. Do Kegel exercises One way to avoid a frequent urge to urinate is by strengthening the muscles surrounding your pelvic region. This is otherwise known as a kegel exercise. If you are unsure of how to do this, attempt to stop urinating on your next trip to the bathroom. These are the muscles and motion you should make when performing a kegel exercise. Simply squeeze the muscles located on the pelvic floor. It is recommended to hold each squeeze for about three seconds and perform 30 of these every day.

A vast amount of the world’s population is affected by lactose intolerance, making it one of the most prevalent digestive disorders. Intolerance of the milk element lactose is the body’s inability to effectively digest lactose, a sugar element found in products with dairy in them. Unlike lactose intolerance, milk allergy (or casein allergy) affects not only the part of the body that supports digestion but the entire body. Persons who suffer from milk allergies, treat milk like a foreign object and release histamine to fight it, often causing tightening of the airways and in some cases, life-threatening anaphylaxis. However, symptoms connected to the intolerance of lactose, are as follows: 1. Diarrhea or loose stools Diarrhea happens because the body didn’t digest lactose properly in the small intestine, allowing water to go to the digestive tract. Upon arriving at the lower end of the digestive tract, the lactose becomes fermented, which forms gas and short-chain fatty acids. The severity of diarrhea or loose stool depends on how much lactose the body can tolerate and how much was ingested. 2. Increased gas or bloating Because of the fermentation of lactose and excess gas production, the abdomen gets extended; this can occur shortly after lactose consumption.

It’s that burning or tingling sensation around the lips that has many people running to the corner drug stores to buy over the counter medication because they know a cold sore is popping up. A cold sore is a fluid-filled fever blister that is caused by a virus in the body. Cold sores can happen at any time, though there may be some simple ways to prevent them. Here are five simple ways to prevent cold sores from appearing: 1. Avoid stress “Stress is a killer” is a cliché for a reason, and it is because stress can have massive adverse effects on the body. Cold sores are no exception. Living a stressful life may cause a cold sore into popping up on or around the mouth. Stress-reducing activities could include things like getting enough sleep, yoga, walking, and weightlifting. Practicing relaxation methods to avoid stress seems like an easy fix to prevent these little menaces from occurring. 2. Use sunscreen Dermatologists everywhere urge everyone to use sunscreen when they are outside. Using sunscreen can help to prevent cold sores from appearing. One of the many causes of an outbreak is intense direct sunlight. For those individuals who spend a lot of time outside, this is an easy prevention method that protects your skin from burns and protects against cold sores.