Experiencing pain or a burning sensation after every bowel movement? Well, this can be an indication of hemorrhoid or piles. Not only pain but also you may experience bleeding during bowel movements. Almost half of the entire population in the country are suffering from hemorrhoids and are looking for a cure to tackle this condition. Though piles can be cured within a couple of weeks or so, in most of the cases, it is a chronic problem that can occur at any time. If you are also suffering from piles related issues, you can either get the problem diagnosed by a doctor or you can try a few natural cures yourself. Hemorrhoid diagnosis and cure Consult a doctor once you experience any of the hemorrhoid symptoms and get yourself properly diagnosed. When it comes to medical diagnosis, you may like to know that the measures vary depending on the type of piles. While the piles formed externally are easily visible with the naked eye or felt during digital examination, piles that are formed internally are softer and require to be examined by sigmoidoscope, proctoscope or anoscope. Medical cure for hemorrhoids Like the diagnosis, treatment to varies depending on the type of piles as well as severity of the condition. In case of mild problems, doctors generally recommend some pills or ointments for your relief. However, in cases of a bigger growth, injection might be required for shrinking the extra mass causing problem. Though injections are the least painful way to treat hemorrhoids, it might not be effective for bigger growth. In such cases, doctors may require rubber band ligation or laser removal. Both the treatment procedures, may cause bleeding, pain and temporary discomfort in the patient but can cure piles completely. Yet, there are cases, in which the entire growth is not removed by rubber band ligation or laser rays.

Cholesterol is present in your bloodstream and is classified as good and bad cholesterol. High levels of LDL or bad cholesterol leads to atherosclerosis, a plaque build up in the arteries which increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases. These include angina, coronary heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. If your medical tests reveal, high LDL cholesterol levels, you need to take measures to bring it down. Listed below are ways that help to reduce LDL Cholesterol and keep them within a healthy range. Lose some extra pounds Being overweight can automatically lead to high LDL levels. Obesity is a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and other chronic health conditions. Studies have proved that reduction in body weight does lower the LDL cholesterol levels. Exercising gives your metabolism a boost, and thus increases the fat burning capacity. You can take up low-impact exercises such as jogging, swimming, cycling, and stretching. You can also take up aerobics and running. Following a regular exercise schedule can effectively lower the LDL cholesterol levels by 5% to 10%. Adopt a healthy lifestyle Smoking leads to the formation of oxidized LDL, a potent type of LDL that can lead to atherosclerosis. So quitting cigarettes can considerably reduce your LDL cholesterol levels. Some studies suggest that you will be able to lower the LDL cholesterol levels by almost 5% by kicking the smoking habit. Limited consumption of alcoholic drinks such as wine and beer has been found to reduce LDL cholesterol levels by 4% to 8%. However, binge drinking can put you at an increased risk of heart disease. Therefore exercise moderation when it comes to alcohol. Follow the right diet What you eat has a huge impact on your heart health. A nutritious and balanced diet, not only helps you to knock off the excess pounds but also improves your cardiovascular functions.

Erection is considered as a physiological phenomenon where penis hardens and becomes enlarged. In healthy males, an erection occurs if he is sexually excited or stimulated. Erection is mostly active during an adolescent stage or if he is touched sexually or during masturbation. Erection is usually stopped when he is no longer aroused or after immediate ejaculation. Erections happen because of fantasy, actual contact with a person or during sexual intercourse. Usually, men with short penis experience bigger erections than with longer penises. Men have erections five to six times a day depending on their stamina. Sometimes, sexual problems are an indication of bigger concern. Erectile dysfunction is a type of sexual dysfunction where the erection of penis is not achieved during sexual intercourse. It can mainly occur due to stress, anxiety, hormonal imbalance, relationship problems thus affecting one’s self-confidence. Erectile dysfunction, also called impotence can lead to unsatisfactory sex life which is related to self-esteem. Emotional disturbance is also a major cause of erectile dysfunction or also when health problem pose less blood supply or damage nerves in the penis. It can be characterized as a condition of physical and physiological stress. Erectile dysfunction can be easily self-diagnosable most of the times. Causes of erection: Erection problems occur in any age groups and are most prevalent among older men. There are various causes underlying the same and can be overcome easily with timely intervention. Erectile dysfunction mostly happens due to physical problems like vigorous exercise leading to nerve injury or limiting the blood supply to the penis. Overdependence on alcohol can lead to erection problems where excess alcohol is consumed or smoking. Health problems like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, depression, insomnia, etc. can also contribute to erectile dysfunction. Feeling of nervousness, stress due to work life or at home, relationship insecurity, self-consciousness, dissatisfaction with sexual life are all the factors leading to erectile dysfunction.

A sudden bout of coughing accompanied by sneezing or breathlessness can be an indication of pneumonia. One of the most common types of lung infection, pneumonia affects people of all ages. Children and adults with low resistance power are more prone to this condition. However, medicines and cures are available for pneumonia and diagnosing it at an early stage does not make any life threatening impact on the patient. However, fatalities can occur if the infection is left untreated for several days or has led to severe inflammation of the lungs. Symptoms of Pneumonia Understanding the symptoms of pneumonia can help in diagnosing the condition at an early stage. Though the symptoms may vary depending on the age and health of patient or severity of the condition, the common signs mostly remain the same. When talking about common signs, one cannot ignore, coughing with mucus or phlegm, which is often mistreated as a common cold allergy. Apart from that, chest pain accompanied by difficulty in breathing also hints about the onset of this infection. Some patients also complain of fever, chills, and sweating. Symptoms of pneumonia may also at times vary with the cause of infection. While viral pneumonia causes flu-like symptoms including wheezing or high fever, sudden high fever along with profuse sweating may indicate bacterial pneumonia. Confusion, discoloration or bluish tint on nails and lips may also be a sign of bacterial pneumonia. Not just the underlying cause, symptoms may vary according to the age of the patients as well. Children below the age of five years may experience shortness of breath, vomiting or fatigue as indications of pneumonia. Some may also find difficulty in eating or drinking as well. However, older people are often found to have below normal temperature during the onset of pneumonia. Causes of pneumonia While detecting the symptoms of pneumonia helps in faster diagnosis of the infection, it is also important to learn the causes as well.

Turmeric is a culinary spice that has a use in every home in India. It has a bitter warm taste and can be identified as an additive flavor to almost all Asian dishes. Besides, it has been used conventionally as a disinfectant. A rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plant, Curcuma longa belongs to the ginger family known as Zingiberaceae. Its underground stems—rhizomes, are the source from which turmeric is derived. Curcumin, a yellow-colored constituent in turmeric stems, is often used to color curry powders, butter, mustards, cheeses, and even cosmetics. It is the effective part of turmeric’s chemical composition, almost 2 to 6 percent of the spice in total. The chemical comes packed as a powerful antioxidant and carries anti-inflammatory properties. How Does It Work? Curcumin present in turmeric can help in reducing inflammation. Researchers suggest that turmeric intake helps ease symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. The curcumin molecule itself appears to be a potent blocker of inflammation. This is why turmeric might be beneficial for treating almost all major diseases like diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular problems. There is a study that shows how curcumin causes death in Neuroblastoma cells, producing minor toxicity. Curcumin can be attached to nanoparticles and can be sent to the tumor cells. This can destroy neuroblastoma cells, which causes cancer in children. This shows that nanoparticles can be an effective delivery medium for cancer drugs. Why a Turmeric Supplement? Lab tests carried out on turmeric have shown promising results. Some of them are: It is evident that curcumin blocks the growth of some particular tumors. Turmeric extract has helped stabilize colorectal cancer in some cases. Its anti-inflammatory properties help in pain relief in the joints and muscles. Various skin disorders/diseases like lichen planus can be cured by the use of turmeric. Cardio-vascular issues like high cholesterol and heartburn (dyspepsia) can be cured by curcumin.

The allergic reactions that are caused by the stamen of flowers are known as pollen allergy. The allergy is caused when the pollen disperses in the air. Due to its fine texture, it is easily transported by air currents. When you inhale pollen, or if it comes in contact with your nose, mouth, or nasal passages, you might get the allergy. Causes of Pollen Allergies Pollen allergies can occur due to different plant pollens that grow in various seasons. For example, if you experience pollen allergy in spring, it is due to the following plants: Oak Birch Hickory Pecan Grasses If you fall sick due to pollen allergy in summer and fall, it is mostly because of ragweed. Pollen allergy targets your nasal passages and sinuses. You could feel irritations in your nose, respiratory tracts, and throat. A pollen allergy test will help you detect the right cause. It may be due to grass, plants, trees, or weed pollen. The different pollens exhibit variant pollen allergy symptoms. Once you visit your allergist, he might provide a clear idea on the type of allergy you suffer from. After knowing about the allergen, effective measures can be taken. Understanding Pollen Count In order to combat pollen allergy symptoms, it is important for you to know about the pollen count in your area. If you are living in a rain forest, the pollen usually gets washed to the ground, and so, chances are very low for allergies. The pollen count is high in dry and arid regions like deserts and plateaus. You can subscribe to pollen count services and allergy forecast information. These services are accessible through the internet and smartphone applications. They provide a clear report on the pollen count in your area. Cities are termed high or low, with respect to the pollen count.

Knee pain is something we all must have experienced or do experience every now and then. Knee pain surprisingly develops from everyday wear and tear, which could be sports activities, running errands, previous injury, or simply getting old. If everyone didn’t know, the knee is the largest joint in our body. Doctors and experts say that knee pain is generally caused due to some previous injuries or sudden twists in knee movements. Prolonged pressure on the knee can also cause severe to moderate knee pain. Knee pain can have various symptoms like redness around the area, swelling, stiffness, weakness or instability, and crunching noises; one of the major symptoms is the inability to fully straighten the knee. Moreover, one must not ignore any discomfort in that area and must quickly get relief. Here are some remedies that can be done at home or under the supervision of an expert. These remedies can help you get rid of knee pain or at least give you some leverl of knee pain relief that you might just be hoping for. Ginger tea and turmeric Both these ingredients are anti inflammatory and help a lot in curing arthritis issues. Moreover, turmeric is full of anti-oxidants, which helps in knee pain relief and cure. You can easily make some tea infused with ginger and add a little bit of turmeric and have it so that you can be eventually free from any bodily pains. Epsom salt soak Epsom salt soak has been widely used for treating body pain, and it is especially used for knee pain relief. Epsom salt is rich in magnesium sulfate and many doctors recommend using this. All you have to do is mix some Epsom salt in a bowl and soak the area to relieve yourself from any pain. For knee pain relief, have a long bath with Epsom salt mixed in water.

Pain over the back of the heel is a common problem worldwide, and it is usually nothing serious. It is the most common type of foot pain. Posterior heel pain commonly affects the back or underside of the heel. There are a few causes of posterior heel pain. Pain over the back or underside of the heel can cause difficulty in walking, running, and standing. Wearing tight shoes often aggravates the problem. Posterior heel pain is prevalent in older people and overweight people. Commonly associated symptoms of this condition are swelling, tenderness, redness, and pain in the heel. These signs and symptoms worsen with activity and weight-bearing situations like prolonged standing. Posterior heel pain is not a diagnosis itself, but instead, it’s a sign of other conditions like plantar bursitis, Achilles tendonitis, etc. Back of heel pain treatment focuses on identifying the underlying cause and relieving pain and discomfort. Back of heel pain treatment involves medication, physiotherapy, and home remedies. Common causes of posterior heel pain Back of heel pain treatment depends first and foremost on an accurate diagnosis. Since posterior heel pain is a relatively vague symptom, it has a vast differential diagnosis. The three main causes of posterior heel pain are commonly called ‘terrible triad.’ They are—Insertional Achilles tendonitis, Retrocalcaneal Bursitis, and Haglund’s deformity. Insertional Achilles Tendonitis The Achilles tendon is a long and strong tendon that connects the large muscles of the calf to the heel. It is the largest tendon in the body and is regularly subjected to heavy forces up to 24 times a person’s body weight. Repetitive stress on the Achilles tendon, especially in athletes, causes wear and tear over time. This weakens the Achilles tendon. The Achilles tendon tends to degenerate the most, at its insertional point in the heel called the calcaneus.

Mark, blemishes, sores or rashes on the face can give you sleepless nights. It is not just the dampening of look that makes you worry, the pain associated with them is also quite bothering. While pimples and acne is the most dreaded thing in this regard, cold sores too can be quite painful. If you have got cold sores and facing difficulty to get rid of them, you can follow some simple tips. In most of the cases, cold sores seldom require any medicinal treatment and can be healed with ease. Few home remedies to treat cold sores in a couple of days are mentioned below: Vanilla extract – Take some pure and organic vanilla extract with a cotton pad or cotton swab. Now, soak the cotton in the vanilla extract till it gets saturated. Take the cotton pad and apply it directly on your sores. Keep it for a minute and wipe out the area. The alcoholic effect of vanilla extracts will help in relieving the sores. For the fastest results, you need to repeat the process for at least four times in a day. Milk compress – Take a cup or half a cup whole milk and cotton balls. Dip the cotton ball in a teaspoon of milk and apply it directly on the sores. Keep the cotton on your sores for a few minutes before removing. Once you have removed the cotton, clean the residue with a wet towel and apply petroleum jelly if needed. Depending on your choice, you can either take milk in room temperature or use cold milk. Applying whole milk compress can heal the pain and offer a soothing effect. Immunoglobulins present in milk contain antibodies, which can help in the further outbreak of sores or herpes. L-lysine contained in milk too is useful for dealing with such conditions.

The immune system of a human body is deteriorating due to a fast-paced lifestyle, redundant workload, and acute stress levels, thereby affecting the overall health by causing severe ailments. Recent medical research has stated that people within the age group of 25 to 45 suffer from severe ailments one of them being a sciatic pain. Sciatic pain is a form of acute nerve pain caused near the sciatic nerve around the lower back down to the calves to the heel. Sudden strokes of pain or constant burning sensations are a few symptoms of sciatica nerve pain. Such form of pain is caused due to excessive stress on the hips and legs. Work-related stress compels individuals into being stuck to the chair thereby restricting any form of physical movement. Sciatic pain can be caused due to many reasons; however, the most prominent reasons are slipped or damaged discs, inflammation of the muscle tissues surrounding a nerve, or nerve compression due to muscle stress. Following are a few natural remedies which act as options for sciatic pain cure. Hot and cold therapy Compression of nerves due to sciatica causes unendurable pain, at times aggravating inflammation. To help suffice this, individuals suffering from this ailment can be treated with the hot and cold therapy. In this form of therapy, two forms of heating pads are used on the affected area. A hot bag and an ice pack can be placed on the affected area in turns. This is one of the best sciatic pain cure which will help in bringing down the inflammation caused due to nerve compression as well as reduce the pain. Yoga Yoga is one of the best natural remedies for sciatic pain cure. Yoga helps in releasing muscle rigidity caused due to excessive stress on hips and legs and in turn releases the nerve from compression.

The large community of microorganisms called microbiota that inhabit the human body are mostly beneficial. They help in various functions like—digestion, immunity and so on. The microbiota that is composed of bacteria, fungus, virus etc. has to be in the correct proportion. If for some reason, one organism begins to proliferate, it can cause infection, allergies, rashes etc. Yeast Infection The yeast is a fungus referred to as candida in science. These are present in various parts of the body, as part of the microbiota. In any case, if the yeast colony multiplies beyond proportion, they can cause various problems. The most common form of yeast infection is the one that affects the vaginal region in women. Thrush is a yeast infection, that can affect the corners of the mouth and the throat. The thrush that affects the throat is called Candida Esophagus. It can cause pain and difficulty in swallowing food. Skin yeast infections can result in rashes and itching. The bloodstream is vulnerable to yeast infection. In this case, the condition is serious and can be fatal. Common Yeast Infections Yeast infection in the genital region, especially in women, occurs more often than other areas. Certain antibiotics, pregnancy, oral contraceptives, and hormone therapy sometimes affect the balance of microorganisms. The bacteria present in this region produce acids, that keep the fungal colony in control. If the bacteria are depleted by antibiotics or other factors, the yeast colony can grow out of control and can cause rashes, itching, and pain. The most common culprit is the yeast known as Candida Albicans. The Best Yeast Infection Remedies You can consult a doctor or get over the counter (OTC) yeast infection remedies. However, women have been suffering from this malady for a long time, and this is not a condition that women discuss freely with others.

A gout is a form of arthritis, which develops due to the high level of uric acid in the blood. The acid creates a sensation which feels like needle-like crystals in the joints, which cause sudden, episodic pain, redness, swelling, tenderness, etc. Before knowing the popular and effective ways of treating gout pain, let’s understand the four types of gout pain that include asymptomatic hyperuricemia, acute gout, interval gout, and chronic gout. Asymptomatic hyperuricemia – This is the first attack of gout pain that is a signal of starting of this issue. In this stage, the level of uric acid becomes high in the blood and the start forming crystals in the joints. People don’t feel any physical symptom at this stage. Acute gout – In this stage, a person feels the first attack of gout due to increasing the level of uric acid in the blood. The inflammation and pain stay over the night or a week. After a week, the pain settles down by its own. In some cases, people never feel anything in the second stage. However, it mostly experienced by every sufferer. Interval gout – it is the middle stage of gout. In which, the little inflammation damages the joints. And, it is the time to start medication to prevent gout and stop attacks on it. You can also fix it here by doing few changes in your lifestyle. Chronic gout – This stage occurs when the level of uric acid remains high from many previous years and stays constant. People lose frequent mobility at this level and the attacks become frequent and more regular. The chronic stage of gout is preventable if you go with the right approach. Otherwise, it becomes worse and makes people restless. Are you tired of facing this issue and experience excruciating pain?