Blood sugar control is at the core of any diabetes treatment plan. High blood sugar, or hyperglycemia, is a major concern, and can affect people with both type 1 and 2 diabetes. There are two main kinds, namely: FASTING HYPERGLYCEMIA: This is blood sugar that’s higher than 130mg/dL (milligrams per deciliter) after not eating or…
High blood pressure is also known as hypertension. Blood pressure is the amount of force exerted against the walls of the arteries as blood flows through them. In the US, approximately 85 million people have high blood pressure — about 1 in 3 adults over 20. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) estimates that about…
Gingivostomatitis is a common infection of the mouth and gums. The main symptoms are mouth or gum swelling. There may also be lesions in the mouth that can resemble canker sores. This infection may be the result of a viral or bacterial infection. It’s often associated with improper care of your teeth and mouth. Gingivostomatitis…
A herniated disk refers to a problem with one of the rubbery cushions (disks) between the individual bones (vertebrae) that stack up to make your spine. A spinal disk is a little like a jelly donut, with a softer center encased within a tougher exterior. Sometimes called a slipped disk or a ruptured disk, a…
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is mostly transmitted through exposure to infective blood. This may happen through transfusions of HCV-contaminated blood and blood products, contaminated injections during medical treatments, and even through drug injection. Sexual transmission can also be possible, but is much less common. Today, there’s no available vaccine for hepatitis C. Remedies: Wogonin
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is transmitted through exposure of the infective blood, semen and other body fluids. HBV can be transmitted from infected mothers to the infants at the time of birth or from family member to infant in early childhood. Transmission may also happen through transfusions of HBV-contaminated blood and blood products, contaminated injections…
Hepatities is an inflammation of the liver. The condition can be self-limiting or can progress as fibrosis (scarring), cirrhosis or liver cancer. Hepatitis viruses are the most common cause of hepatitis all over the planet; however, in other infections, toxic substances (e.g. alcohol, certain drugs), and autoimmune diseases can also cause hepatitis. There are 5…
Heartburn is a common problem created by acid reflux, a condition where some of the stomach contents are forced back up into the esophagus. It creates a burning pain in the lower chest. Persistent acid reflux that happens more than twice a week is referred to as gastroesophageal reflux disease, or simply GERD. Heartburn is…
Heart disease describes a wide range of conditions that affect your heart. Diseases under the heart disease umbrella include blood vessel diseases, such as coronary artery disease; heart rhythm problems (arrhythmia’s); and heart defects you’re born with (congenital heart defects), among others. The term “heart disease” is often used interchangeably with the term “cardiovascular disease”.…
Heart disease describes a wide range of conditions that affect your heart. Diseases under the heart disease umbrella include blood vessel diseases, such as coronary artery disease; heart rhythm problems (arrhythmia’s); and heart defects you’re born with (congenital heart defects), among others. The term “heart disease” is often used interchangeably with the term “cardiovascular disease”.…