Investigate symptoms, their potential causes, and the appropriate steps for diagnosis and treatment.
If you’ve ever experienced a burning sensation in your chest after eating a large or heavy meal, you might have suffered from heartburn caused by acid reflux. While occasional heartburn is common, frequent or severe cases can be a sign of underlying health issues, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).…
Do you or someone you know live with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)? If so, you know that it can be a challenge. However, you’re not alone. AS is a chronic inflammatory arthritis that primarily affects the lower back, but can also impact other parts of the body like the hips, knees, and shoulders.…
Approximately 10% of reproductive-age women are diagnosed with endometriosis, a painful condition in which endometrial-like tissue grows in different locations of the body. This condition can lead to debilitating abdominal pain and can severely disrupt daily activities. For this reason, many non-hormonal and hormonal treatments currently exist to help alleviate the severe pain associated with endometriosis and prevent further complications from occurring.…
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.…
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.…
Are you familiar with the saying “walking on glass?” For the millions of people worldwide who suffer from gout, it’s not just a figure of speech – it’s a daily reality. Gout is a type of arthritis that causes sudden and excruciating pain, swelling, and redness in the joints.…
Ulcerative colitis flare-ups, a hallmark of this chronic inflammatory bowel disease, involve the immune system mistakenly attacking the colon and rectum tissues, causing inflammation and ulcers. Environmental factors like diet and stress contribute to these flare-ups, with certain foods and psychological stress often worsening the symptoms.…
Do you ever have difficulty breathing or chronically cough up sputum? Do your usual symptoms get worse when someone is smoking cigarettes around you or even when taking a deep breath? Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) affects millions of people worldwide and severely decreases the quality of life of those affected by it.…
Sciatica Flare Up
Sciatica is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide, causing pain, discomfort, and sometimes even disability. It is characterized by the inflammation or irritation of the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back down to the legs and feet.…
Do you or someone you know suffer from asthma? If so, you’re not alone. Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that affects millions of people worldwide, making it one of the most common respiratory conditions in the world. Living with asthma can be challenging, especially during an asthma flare up, which can cause sudden and severe symptoms like wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath.…