Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome- What is POTs Syndrome? The rapid acceleration in heartbeats that happens following sitting up or standing is known as postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS). Drowsiness and collapse are two common symptoms. Some people experience very minor symptoms, while others report that the disorder has a negative impact Read more…
What is chronic pancreatitis? Chronic pancreatitis is a persistent inflammation of the pancreas caused by several episodes of acute pancreatitis leading to irreversible tissue changes like atrophy, calcifications, fibrosis, ductal strictures which deteriorates function of pancreas. Prevalence and risk factors Prevalence of chronic pancreatitis in the USA is 30 -100 Read more…
Due to increasing rates of obesity, inactivity, and an aging population, type 2 diabetes is more prevalent in our society than ever before. In high-income countries, death from diabetes dropped from 2000 to 2010, but then increased from 2010 to 2016 — leading to an overall 5% increase in premature deaths since Read more…
Alcohol abuse refers to a range of unhealthy drinking behaviors including binge drinking (heavy episodic drinking), alcohol dependence and chronic alcohol drinking. In extreme cases, alcohol abuse result in health problems for individuals causing serious diseases. The relationship between alcohol use and some health conditions is complex. For some health Read more…
Medical cannabis is currently legal in 37 states and, with 94% of Americans in favor of legal access to medical marijuana, it seems as if this treatment option is returning to the mainstream. Many people aren’t aware that cannabis was a popular treatment in this country in the late 1800s Read more…
Prostatitis is inflammation of the prostate gland, a walnut-sized gland that produces seminal fluid. Prostatitis is common and affects many men at some time. Symptoms of prostatitis include difficulty urinating, frequent urination, pain in the lower back and groin region. The condition can be treated with antibiotics, alpha blockers and Read more…
A common refrain during the COVID-19 pandemic is, “I’m so tired.” After months of adjusted living and anxiety, people are understandably weary. Parents who haven’t had a break from their kids are worn out. Those trying to juggle working from home with homeschooling are stretched thin. Between concerns about health, Read more…
No one knows exactly what causes eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis. But this inflammatory skin condition affects between 10 and 20% of young children, and many adults as well, causing itchy, red, sensitive skin and scaly rashes that can break open and ooze. The itching, dry skin, and thick Read more…
If you’ve ever had the flu, you know how sick you can be. Chances are good that some of the advice friends and family gave you about avoiding or dealing with the flu was wrong. There seems to be no shortage of misinformation and bad advice when it comes to dealing Read more…
Multiple myeloma is a cancer of the plasma cells, a type of blood cells that produces antibodies and serves important immune function. Multiple myeloma is also known as plasma cell myeloma and simple myeloma. As the cancer progresses, bone pain, bleeding, frequent infections, and anemia may occur. The cause of Read more…