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Working Through Pain: Managing Your Occupational Health

Do you experience chronic pain and are worried that this affects your work? This is something that many people deal with. To make things worse, sometimes this pain is caused by the work itself. Throughout this article, we will delve into the many facets of pain, from its definition to its causes and management.…

Hemorrhoid Flare Up: Annoying and Painful

Hemorrhoids – a topic that many shy away from, yet one that affects millions of people worldwide. These pesky little veins in the lower rectum, similar to varicose veins, can cause discomfort, pain, and even bleeding during bowel movements. They’re caused by increased pressure on the veins in the pelvic and rectal area, which can occur due to a variety of factors, such as straining during bowel movements, pregnancy, or sitting for extended periods of time.…

Diverticulitis Flare Up: Painful Inflammation of the Colon

Diverticulitis Flare Up Are you experiencing pain and discomfort in your lower abdomen? How about bloating, fever, and changes in bowel movements? If so, you may be dealing with diverticulitis and its dreaded flare ups. This common condition affects millions of people around the world, especially those.…

How To Stop a Ulcerative Colitis Flare Up

Ulcerative Colitis Flare Up Ulcerative colitis (UC), a persistent inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), leads to inflammation and the formation of ulcers in the inner lining of the colon and rectum. In those with UC, the immune system erroneously targets the healthy tissues in the colon and rectum, giving rise to chronic inflammation.…

COPD Flare Up: A Painful Lung Condition

COPD Flare Up Do you ever have difficulty breathing or chronically cough up sputum? Do your symptoms get worse when someone is smoking cigarettes around you? Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) affects millions of people worldwide and severely decreases the quality of life of those affected by it.…