People with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs), like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, can experience symptoms such as rectal bleeding, diarrhea, abdominal pain, fatigue, and muscle loss. IBDs cause inflammation in the colon, rectum, upper gastrointestinal tract, and other critical areas in the digestive and excretory systems. Certain foods can trigger such inflammation and aggravate IBD symptoms. So, the following foods should be avoided when dealing with an IBD. Foods to avoid One should make changes to their meal plans when dealing with digestive or gastrointestinal issues like Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, malabsorption, short bowel syndrome, and intestinal ischemia. Here are foods to avoid for IBD: Coffee Caffeine-based drinks like coffee can aggravate inflammation associated with an IBD, especially Crohn’s disease. Regular and excessive coffee intake can cause diarrhea, flare-ups, and discomfort in people dealing with bowel issues, making coffee one of the key foods to avoid for IBD. Walnuts Nuts and seeds of all kinds are difficult for the body to digest and absorb, worsening symptoms of IBD. Healthcare experts and nutritionists advise people with the condition to avoid nuts like walnuts, hazelnuts, pecans, cashews, almonds, peanuts, and seeds like sunflower seeds, flaxseeds, wild rice, and pumpkin seeds. Limiting these foods can help one avoid flare-ups, gas, diarrhea, and bloating. Broccoli High-fiber foods can dramatically increase the frequency of flare-ups in IBD patients. Broccoli and beans are among the most fiber-heavy foods. While fiber is a key component in boosting digestive health, it can trigger constipation, diarrhea, and abdominal pain with excessive intake. So, to avoid such complications, people with inflammatory bowel diseases should limit such foods. Instead, they can opt for low-fiber foods such as eggs, tofu, and shellfish. Fried chicken Fried and processed foods cannot be fully absorbed in the small intestines. This aggravates IBD symptoms, loose stools, and cramping.

The term osteoporosis translates to “porous bones”, and is a disease in which your body either loses too much bone, or doesn’t make enough bone, or in some cases even both. This results in weakening of the bones. A minor bump, or sneezing can also cause injuries to the body. Women are more prone to being diagnosed with osteoporosis. How do you know you have osteoporosis? While many diseases can be diagnosed as its symptoms are experienced in the early stages, but with osteoporosis, one can experience little to no symptoms. It progresses slowly, making the condition severe over time. Some of the osteoporosis symptoms you need to watch out for are: Experiencing back pain Because of loss of bone density, you may have a fracture or a collapsed vertebrae. In this condition, back pain should be taken lightly as it can relate to your bone health. Loss of height As strange as this sounds, loss of height is one of the signs and symptoms of the onset of osteoporosis. This essentially denotes that your spine has been fractured making you unable to stand straight. Some of these spine fractures are painless so you may not recognize this sooner. Hence, you need to watch out for this osteoporosis symptom. Stooped posture This is another sign that shows a decreased amount of bone density. With bones being more porous and soft, they are unable to hold your body up straight leading to a curved spine. This curved spine naturally leads to a stooped posture. Easy fractures Fractures are not easy injuries, so if you are injuring your bones often, it is probably because your bones are porous and not strong enough. Tips for a healthy lifestyle While you cannot prevent any disease, you sure can manage it, and lower the risk of triggering it further.

With an alarming increase in the number of patients with adult onset asthma, it is important to have enough knowledge about the illness, its varied causes, prevention, and correct treatment. In general, asthma is detected in early childhood. However, in certain cases, an individual beyond the age of 20 years may be diagnosed with asthma, this condition is termed as adult onset asthma. Symptoms of asthma can occur at any point of time in life, and not necessarily only during childhood. Asthma is a disease where the sensitive airways have increased responsiveness towards various kinds of triggers such as allergens and irritants that obstruct the functioning of the airways. The muscles around the airways begin to contract and narrow the airway lining. The lining inside the airways experiences inflammation that causes the inner lining to swell up and secrete increased levels of mucus. This then causes extreme difficulty, and asthma symptoms such as coughing, tightness of the chest, shortness of breath, and wheezing. Depending on the severity of the illness, the types of adult onset asthma are categorized as: Mild intermittent asthma Mild persistent asthma Moderate persistent asthma Severe persistent asthma Adults have lowered lung capacity, which means that the volume of air that one can inhale and exhale within a second is much lower as compared to when they were younger. This also occurs due to the stiffening of chest walls and changes in the muscle structure after reaching middle age. Due to this decreased capacity, adult onset asthma often goes unnoticed by various doctors. Diagnoses can be done for adult onset asthma by investigating the patient’s medical history, clarifying the symptoms, and by using a spirometer to perform a lung functioning test. There are several triggers that lead to severe asthma attacks, such as climatic changes (dry/cold environments), vigorous exercises, hormonal changes, exposure to dust, animals, etc.

Constipation is one such problem that is suffered by most of the people after a certain age. The symptoms of this problem are often associated with IBS which is irritable bowel syndrome. One of the main symptoms of IBS is the problem of abdominal pain. This pain is related to the change in consistency or frequency of the bowel habit. The changed bowel habit could be repeated constipation or chronic or diarrhea. The bowel habit could change gradually. Apart from this, the symptoms could change as time passes. The symptoms could turn out be worse or could diminish as well. There are many ways in which constipation problem is defined. It is normally considered difficulty at stools, infrequent stools, or the feeling of not being completely empty during the bowel movement. Moreover, around 25 to 45 million people in the country suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Treating IBS and constipation IBS with constipation is mainly treated with a mix of various treatments for the sake of getting relief. This mainly includes making changes in medication, exercise, diet and stress management. The treatment should not only help in making the bowel problems easy but also to reduce the stomach pain, bloating etc. which are the common problems of IBS with constipation. It is important to note that you should not treat the problem of IBS with constipation by yourself. After noticing the symptoms, the doctor is the best person who can give the right medication. This is because the medicines are featured with health risks of supplements and laxatives. The below-mentioned tips will surely help you to deal with IBS with constipation in an effective way. Dietary changes: Fiber intake should be in good content as it reduces constipation. People should develop the habit of consuming fruits, vegetables, whole-grain bread, beans, and cereals on a daily basis.

All You Need To Know About Signs Of Pollen Allergies Pollens are a yellow, powdery substance emitted by plants. These get transported from one plant to another by birds or by wind or by insects and/or animals. About 10 million Americans get pollen allergies as a result of exposure to this powdery yellow substance. Signs of pollen allergies start appearing when you are exposed to grass pollens, tree pollens, and weed pollens. Common Causes Behind Pollen Allergies Pollen allergies are primarily caused by the exposure to pollen grains in the air. Certain plants and trees like oak trees, ragweed and grasses produce a fine yellow powder, pollens, as a part of the reproductive process of the plants. When these travel through the air, you may come in contact with these pollen grains leading to signs of pollen allergies. Your body has a tendency to produce antibodies to protect your immune system from harmful substances. Chemicals are released in the process in your bloodstream. These chemicals may cause your body to show reactions in the form of pollen allergy signs. Typically, signs of pollen allergies would develop or aggravate during only certain times of the year. Such allergies may be triggered by tree pollens in spring. These could also be caused by grass pollen around summer season and late spring season. Pollens from ragweed may cause you to develop pollen allergies during the fall season. Risk Factors The main risk factors associated with the development of pollen allergies are being in an environment where you get exposed to allergy-causing substances. So, if you are exposed to dust mites or to animal dander, you are at a risk of developing pollen allergies. If you have asthma or any other allergies, you can be more susceptible to pollen allergy symptoms. Even if you have a blood relative with a tendency to develop asthma or other allergies, you can be at a risk of developing the tell-tale signs pollen allergies.

Pain in the pelvic region, which lasts over six months, is considered to be chronic. One of the common causes of chronic pelvic pain in women is endometriosis. Approximately 50% of women experiencing chronic pelvic pain may be suffering from endometriosis. Chronic pain in the pelvic area is a major warning for endometriosis. However, the extent and duration of chronic endometriosis pain are not dependent on the severity of the disorder. You could face severe endometriosis with little to no pain, or even milder endometriosis with agonizing pain. So remember that the severity of chronic endometriosis pain does not indicate the degree or stage of the condition. What is Endometriosis? When the thin layer of tissue in the uterus called the endometrium grows outside its normal location, it’s called endometriosis. This tissue grows inside the uterus and flushes away in the course of a normal menstrual cycle. Endometriosis leads to lesions in the affected areas. Endometriosis lesions appear as spots and can cause pain and discomfort. 13 Common Symptoms of Endometriosis Women who have experienced or are currently experiencing chronic endometriosis pain usually display the following symptoms: Abdominal pain Painful menstruation or primary dysmenorrhea Menstrual cramps in the lower back or secondary dysmenorrhea Discomfort accompanied by irritable bowel movement Infertility Dragging upper leg pain Pain during sexual intercourse Psychological trauma Severe headaches or migraines Fatigue and joint pain Prolonged or heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia) Pain resulting from side effects of medicines and treatment Even with no symptoms, you must get regular medical examinations done. This will allow your gynecologist to monitor any genomic changes, especially if you have more than one symptom of endometriosis. Endometrioma or Chocolate Cysts In the Ovary Women affected with acute endometriosis are likely to have an Endometrioma. These are also described as chocolate cysts. The cyst comprises of a dense brown fluid and a thick wall.

Hemorrhoids are quite a common disease. Three out of four adults suffer from the disease at some point in time in their lives. The disease may or may not come with symptoms. If hemorrhoids do come with its symptoms though, expect to feel itching, discomfort, and bleeding. The disease is commonly called piles and is characterized by the swelling of veins in the anus and the lower rectum. The onset of the disease may be a result of strain during bowel movements or increased pressure on these veins during pregnancy. Whatever be the case, it usually develops under the skin around the anus and inside the anus. While the disease has a number of causes, the cause of the onset of the disease is often unknown in individuals. If you are suffering from the symptoms of hemorrhoids, visit a doctor immediately. Here is how you can seek hemorrhoid pain relief. Hemorrhoid pain relief methods There are several hemorrhoid treatment options available in the market. You can choose to buy over-the-counter medications, or practice home remedies. Several treatment methods aim at easing the symptoms of the disease until the symptoms clear up on their own. Here are a few methods to get quick hemorrhoid pain relief. Taking a warm bath: One of the most underrated treatment methods, sitting in a tub of warm water can do you a world of good. Make sure that the water in the tub is just enough to cover your legs. It helps reduce irritation and ease the swelling caused by hemorrhoids. You can also choose to add other ingredients to the tub. These include the likes of apple cider vinegar and a cup of Epsom salt. Both go a long way in helping to reduce the symptoms of the disease even further. You can also apply apple cider vinegar directly to hemorrhoid, but be aware, this may sting and irritate the swollen skin even more.

Restless legs syndrome is a very poorly understood disorder. It affects the nerves and causes several problems while you sleep. It includes twitching, burning, pain triggers, crawling, and tingling in the legs at night! Such is the sensation that sparks a desperate need to move your legs. This can cause serious sleeping disorders in intense cases. Putting aside its unpleasantness, it is a challenge to manage its symptoms. It has a tendency to sabotage the quality of life as it seeps into your sleep cycle. It affects over 10% of the population in the country and requires immediate attention in order to live a healthy and fulfilling life. Here are a few effective home remedies for restless legs syndrome. The best thing you can do at times is to keep your mind distracted. If you think about how the condition is going to hinder the activities of your life, it will have a greater impact than it already does. Do activities that will keep your mind at ease. Anxiety can worsen the condition so do not take any unnecessary stress. Stimulate your mind by solving puzzles, reading, knitting, or having meaningful conversations. If you let the condition take over your mind, it is likely to have a greater impact on the quality of your life than it already does. This is one of the best home remedies for restless legs syndrome. Train your brain to accept the symptoms of this condition. There is no need to panic before its onset. You may be in bed at night and anticipate the consequences of the condition. Train your mind to be calm during extreme situations and stress-free. There are several programs available for the same. If you are mentally prepared for the condition, it is likely that it will improve your sleep cycle and quality of life.

When the normal and clear lens of your eyes start clouding, that condition is called cataract. Eyes have proteins and when they start to form clumps, they prevent the lens from sending a clear picture to the retina. The job of the retina is to convert this picture into a signal and send it to the optic nerve. This is then passed to the brain, which recognizes the images. When afflicted by cataract, you feel as if you are looking through a foggy window, where the image is not clear. This is going to make it difficult for you to read, see any kind of expression or drive a car. You need to get started with the treatment as soon as you notice the symptoms of cataract. It develops really slowly and does not seem to have any effect on your eyesight at the early stage. But as time passes, this problem begins interfering with your vision and your daily activity is affected. Yet there are ways to avoid high-cost cataract surgeries. Treatment options for cataract There are a number of cataract treatment options available. Most people think that the surgery alone can treat this eye condition. Since cataract surgery cost is quite high, you should consider the other options as well. There are other treatment options available which are low cost. There are non-surgical methods that can help in improving the vision of the affected. In a surgery, the clouded lens is replaced with new ones. Non-Surgical options for cataract treatment The first step towards the treatment of Cataract is to improve the quality of your vision. When you observe cataract symptoms for the first time, then you will experience blurry or cloudy or double vision, sensitivity to light, reduction in night vision, and also problems with your eyewear.

Uric acid is a compound that consists of the elements carbon, nitrogen, hydrogen, and oxygen. The composition is such that six carbon atoms combine with four hydrogen atoms, four nitrogen atom, and three oxygen atoms to form a molecule of uric acid. It is a component found normally in urine. It is created when the body breaks down compounds called purines. A higher level of uric acid in one’s urine is suggestive of the fact that there is a kidney disease. Uric acid levels in the urine increase if the patient is subjected to treatment that results in weight loss, such as chemotherapy. Some of the primary foods that contain a high level of purines are mackerel, dried beans, dried peas, liver, anchovies, beer, etc. A high level of uric acid concentration in the blood of the human body is termed as hyperuricemia. This is also a concerning cause of kidney stone and it can lead to gout (a form of inflammatory arthritis). Symptoms of higher/lower uric acid levels There are various symptoms that are easily attributable to higher uric acid levels. However, in the case of lower uric acid levels, there are not many directly identifiable symptoms. Also, due to the occurrence of lower uric acid levels in the world population being only about 0.5%, the symptoms are barely recognized and so, solid medical experience is required to distinguish and pinpoint the deficiency. Lower uric acid levels might be due to the existence of Wilson’s disease (abnormal accumulation of copper in vital organs), Fanconi syndrome (reabsorption of waste products by the bloodstream, allowed by the kidney). Low consumption of food that lacks in purine also results in the lower uric acid levels. This is called hypouricemia. The symptoms for hypouricemia are bone pain or feeling weak (due to Fanconi syndrome), dehydration due to the excessive passing of urine from the body.

A short-term increase in the body temperature is referred in medical terms as pyrexia. Commonly known as fever, it is a common occurrence in both adults and children. As the temperature of your body becomes higher than the normal temperature, it becomes indicative of an underlying illness which may be an infection in some part of the body such as the throat or stomach. Having high fever is an important sign that some changes are occurring in the body. The temperature of our body is regulated by the hypothalamus which is present at the base of the brain. The state of fever is experienced by almost every human being at some point of time irrespective of sex or age. Many medical experts are of the opinion that fever is a natural defense of the body against infection. Relevant treatment for fever is recommended by medical experts after assessing the symptoms carefully and conducting certain diagnostic tests. Causes of high fever in adults Diseases such as malaria, upper and lower respiratory tract infections or flu, cold, bacterial infections, gastrointestinal infections, urinary tract infections or skin infections etc Excessive heat exposure Abnormalities in the brain or malignant tumors Disease of the endocrine which is associated with a hormonal or glandular system of the body Inflammation caused by tissue injury Inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis which is the inflammation of the lining of joints Side effects of certain medicines Common symptoms High fever comes with a lot of physical discomforts. It is only after adequate treatment for the fever that you can feel better. High fever is typically characterized by a rise in oral temperature as it soars above 100°F (37.8°C) to touch 103°F. Temperature in adults can be measured with a thermometer placed under the tongue. General symptoms that accompany high fever include:

Eczema, which is also known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic condition that affects the skin and makes it itchy and inflamed. This condition is most prevalent among young children and infants. Infants who have eczema usually develop red, itchy patches on their forehead, scalp, and cheeks, while older people often develop these on their hands and feet, wrists, and ankles. Is there a link between eczema and food allergies? Studies suggest that around 35% children, aged below five, suffering from eczema suffer from food allergies as well. These allergic reactions may trigger symptoms such as flare-ups, itching, hives, flushing, wheezing, gastrointestinal problems, vomiting, heartburn, and abdominal pain. This is why it is essential to get young kids with eczema tested for food-related allergies. However, in many cases, children with eczema and food allergies tend to lose their allergy towards products, such as soy, milk, and wheat, after a few years. Once the allergy has completely gone, the child can resume eating these foods, and their symptoms will not worsen. But, before they are allowed to consume such trigger foods, one should check with a doctor for the same. Are certain foods responsible for causing eczema flare-ups? Diet can be considered partly responsible for causing flare-ups in children with eczema. When one tweaks their child’s diet and excludes certain trigger foods, the condition could improve. Since finding these trigger foods is not an easy task, one will need to work in unison with an allergist. Some of the foods that can be considered as triggers for eczema flare-ups include the following: Eggs Milk Peanuts and tree nuts Fish Soy Shellfish Wheat products However, it is important to note that these foods may worsen the symptoms of eczema, but may not cause the condition itself. Following a fixed list of foods to eat and avoid may not always be beneficial as what may cause an allergy in one may be completely harmless to the other.