Signs and Symptoms of Anemia Anemia is a condition where there is a decrease in red blood cells in the body specifically the hemoglobin. The hemoglobin is the one responsible for carrying oxygen from the lungs to all parts of the body. Anemia may be due to an underlying condition that a person might have, or maybe the primary problem of the patient. Anemia signs and symptoms can be seen physically when the patient is weak-looking or when they experience body malaise. Sometimes, because of the lack of oxygen in the body, the patient will experience dyspnea or difficulty in breathing especially when exerting an effort. However, in worse cases, [...]
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Type 2 Diabetes Symptoms
by on 17. Sep, 2010 in Diabetes
Diabetes Type 2 Symptoms The symptoms of Type 2 diabetes are not very different from Type 1 diabetes. And like the Type 1 diabetes the symptoms of Type 2 diabetes usually does unnoticed until the patient face some serious problems. The growing process of the diabetes is very slow because the sugar level in the blood reduces very slowly and that’s why the patients do not notice the changes quickly. At least 33% diabetes patients have no idea about the presence of the dieses in their body. All the symptoms are depended on the sugar level in the bloodstream as it is the only cause of the diabetes. The starting [...]
Low Testosterone Symptoms
by on 11. Sep, 2010 in Diseases and Conditions
Low Testosterone Symptoms in Males If the testosterone level in the blood of a male is lesser than 300 ng/dL, then he is suffering from low testosterone. Usually testosterone measuring from the blood samples is done in morning, and the normal value should be in betwixt 270-1070 nanograms/dL. The measurement is not quite accurate as the level of testosterone tends to fluctuate throughout the entire day. Lowering of the testosterone level as per advancing age in males in fairly normal, but on the other hand it can potentially affect their health in many ways which they might not be even able to recognize and are thus they are left unnoticed. [...]
Appendicitis
by on 29. Aug, 2010 in Diseases and Conditions
Appendicitis – An Introduction Not many are actually aware of the fact that what appendicitis in reality is. It is basically the inflammation of the vermiform appendix which is a 3.5 inch long tissue extending from the large intestine. It is a pouch like tissue mass in the shape of a finger projecting out from the lower right side of the abdomen. When it gets inflamed it is filled with pus. Though the appendix has no apparent known usage in the human body but its swelling can be life threatening if left untreated. It can burst emitting poisonous fluids which can lead to peritonitis, a swelling of abdominal cavity lining [...]
Acupuncture is an alternative for women with hot flashes
by on 04. Jan, 2010 in Health News
Acupuncture has been studied for its benefits for women who are postmenopausal. A new study shows acupuncture can also help women being treated for breast cancer who take hormones that cause frequent and sometimes sleep interrupting hot flashes. Acupuncture may be a better alternative for women with hot flashes from menopause, or because of breast cancer treatment. Acupuncture for hot flashes has been found to be as effective as drug therapy, without the side effects in both cases. Hormone therapy during menopause increases breast cancer risk, limiting options for women. Studies regarding black cohosh and red clover failed to prove benefit for hot flashes, making acupuncture an alternative remedy for [...]
Women say skinny jeans more satisfying than sex in online poll
by on 31. Dec, 2009 in Health News
For 2200 British women polled, fitting into skinny jeans was revealed as more satisfying than sex. The women admitted they kept old jeans that were too small as part of a fantasy to slim down and fit back into their skinny jeans. In some cases, the women confessed their jeans lasted longer than their relationships. The study was done by Special K – the cereal that promises a slimmer physique if you just eat their product to cut calories. For women, fitting into a pair of old jeans produced a sense of euphoria that for some topped having sex. In the study, 29.1 percent of women said fitting into a [...]
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