Arthritis is a condition affecting the joints in the hands, arms, shoulders, feet, lower back, hips, and knees. There are several types, all of which have a few common symptoms, including tenderness, pain, inflammation, stiffness, warmth, and redness. Though the severity may vary from day to day, your symptoms may be extra uncomfortable at [...]
Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder affecting movement, balance, and coordination. The symptoms include stiffness, skin problems, emotional changes, and speaking issues. Usually, the symptoms gradually worsen over time, but what are the causes of sudden decline in Parkinson’s? Well, a few issues could increase the symptoms, including anxiety, stress, and depression. To slow [...]
When an artery becomes clogged, they require medical intervention to increase blood flow. In most cases, a stent is used to keep the artery open, though this procedure isn’t perfect. During heart stent recovery time, some restrictions require either temporary or permanent lifestyle changes.One of the essential parts of stent recovery is cardiac care. Your [...]
People with a history of heart trouble may, in some cases, have had a septal infarct. This is a rare but serious kind of heart attack that affects the septum, and can be life threatening. There is no cure for a damaged septum – muscle and tissue separating the heart’s left and right sides. [...]
Neurological conditions affect millions of people around the world and show up in many forms. These include stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and migraines. Despite the differences between these issues, many of their symptoms remain the same. Knowing the signs of neurological problems may not prevent their occurrence, but seeking treatment can reduce [...]
Heart attacks are the result of reduced or blocked blood flow to the heart. To prevent further damage, your doctor may insert a cardiac stent into the narrowed or blocked arteries. The recovery process after such a procedure includes lifestyle changes, including physical activity, stress management, and controlling blood pressure. Changing your diet after heart [...]
Heart failure can affect those of all ages but is most common in individuals over 65. The condition usually occurs as a result of other medical conditions damaging or weakening the heart. Though cardiac issues can be severe, heart failure in elderly people isn’t necessarily life-threatening.To survive the complications of heart failure, proper diagnosis is [...]
How, and to what extent, you can overcome vertigo-type symptoms will depend on your diagnosis. There are a dozen different kinds of balance problems so outcomes will differ depending on which disorder you may have. Doctors specialized in ear, nose, neck, and throat disorders or neurological diseases can help recovery from balance problems.An examination will [...]
Without you even knowing it, every half an hour, your kidneys filter all the blood in your body. They remove waste, toxins and excess fluid to keep you in good health. When the kidneys cannot function properly any longer, this may lead to serious health problems such as heart disease and stroke. This condition is [...]
Dopamine is the chemical in the brain that regulates movement. When its levels drop, neural degeneration occurs, resulting in Parkinson’s disease. Though there is no known cure, many people wonder if it’s possible to slow down Parkinson’s. The simple answer is yes, you can slow the progression of this disease and reduce the symptoms. [...]
