Unfortunately, much of the stress we experience is not short-lived but ongoing. Say, for instance, a loved one spends many days in the hospital, job demands seem relentless, or an important relationship dissolving. When stress is prolonged, or chronic, the body tries to keep up by releasing the same hormones that it provides during short-term…
Prostatitis is inflammation of the prostate gland, the walnut-sized gland located below a man’s bladder. The prostate gland secretes fluid that, along with sperm, forms semen. There are a couple of different types of prostatitis, one of which is chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS). This is the most common type. Young and middle-aged men…
Chronic pain is often defined as any pain lasting for more than 12 weeks. Whereas acute pain is a normal sensation that alerts us to possible injury, chronic pain is very different. Chronic pain persists – often for months or longer. Chronic pain may arise from an initial injury, such as a back sprain, or…
Chronic hepatitis is inflammation of the liver that lasts at least for 6 months. Common causes include hepatitis B and C viruses and certain drugs. A lot of people have no symptoms; however, some have vague symptoms, such as a general feeling of illness, poor appetite and fatigue. Chronic hepatitis can result in cirrhosis with…
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a debilitating disorder characterized by extreme fatigue or tiredness that doesn’t go away with rest and can’t be explained by an underlying medical condition. Furthermore, CFS can also be referred to as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) or systemic exertion intolerance disease (SEID). The causes of CFS aren’t well-understood. Some theories include…
A chronic disease is a condition you can control with treatment for months. Asthma, diabetes and depression are some of the most common examples. Often, they don’t have a cure, but you can live with them and manage their symptoms. Remedies: Banana
Cholera is an infectious disease that causes severe watery diarrhea, which can lead to dehydration and even death if untreated. It’s caused by eating food or drinking water contaminated with a bacterium known as Vibrio Cholerae. Cholera was prevalent in the US in the 1800s, before modern water and sewage treatment systems eliminated its spread…
A chest infection is an infection that affects your lungs, either in the larger airways (bronchitis) or in the smaller air sacs (pneumonia). There’s a build-up of pus and fluid (mucus), and the airways become swollen, making it a challenge for you to breathe. Chest infections can affect people of all ages. Young children and…
For too many people, the cold season equals chest congestion season, when you have a ton of mucus in your chest that just won’t come out, no matter how hard you cough. Chest congestion can be caused by a wide array of ailments, chief among them the common cold and the flu. Fortunately, chest congestion…
Chemotherapy treats a lot of different types of cancer effectively. However, just like any other treatments, it often causes side effects. The side effects of chemotherapy are different for every person. They depend on the type of cancer, location, drugs and dose, and your overall health. WHY DOES CHEMOTHERAPY CAUSE SIDE EFFECTS Chemotherapy works on…