GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, occurs when your stomach acid travels up into your esophagus, the tube connecting your mouth to your stomach. This causes heartburn, the sensation that comes from the flow of stomach acid into your esophagus and back out again, typically brought on by eating or drinking. Heartburn may also be caused …
In the United States, someone has a stroke once every 40 seconds. Even worse, every four minutes, one of those strokes proves fatal. For this reason, it’s critical to know potential risk factors for a stroke, which include the following… 10. Age The risk of a stroke doubles every 10 years after the age of …
Every year, approximately 600 to 1,000 individuals in the United States contract meningitis, a medical condition in which the brain and spinal cord membranes inflame. Because meningitis cases can end in infection, it’s critical to know potential risks, such as… 1. Bacterial Infections Acute bacterial meningitis can result due to bacteria entering the bloodstream and …
Nothing is more important than our health, and one of the easiest ways to monitor our health is none other than our urine! While it’s common for urine to change color every now and again, consistency changes, bizarre sights and smells, and color changes in urine might indicate you need to visit a doctor. So, …
Crohn’s disease, an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), is a serious and common disease. While symptoms, like diarrhea, nausea, weight loss, and abdominal cramping, are commonly known, surprisingly, the causes of Crohn’s disease are still not commonly known. The following risk factors have been identified as playing a key role in the development of the disease… …
Psoriatic arthritis is arthritis caused by inflammation and swelling from psoriasis. Studies have shown that up to 30 percent of people with psoriasis will develop psoriatic arthritis. This condition can be mild or severe and even a relatively minor case of psoriasis can cause significant arthritic symptoms, which typically occur during flare-ups. Because psoriatic arthritis …
Heart attack is a term that most of us are unfortunately familiar with. Most of us know someone who has suffered one before. Heart attacks occur when plaque buildup blocks blood flow to the heart. About 850,000 people in the United States suffer from heart attacks annually, with the following factors at play… 1. Age …
Itchy, watery, red eyes are seriously no fun. They’re even less fun when they result in pink eye. Also known as conjunctivitis, this condition can be quickly spread from one person to another, which makes it a considerable health concern, especially for younger children. Here are the most common causes of pink eye to look …
Raynaud’s disease is a condition that restricts blood flow to the fingers, toes, ears, and nose, causing them to feel numb and cold. This is due to vasospasms, an event where the blood vessels in the hands and feet become constricted. There are two types of Raynaud’s disease, the primary, which is milder and can …
Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is a common abnormality in the heart valves that affects about 176 million people worldwide. While it’s not life-threatening, MVP is not something worth setting aside either, as it can make moving about quite uncomfortable. So, let’s tackle the factors that increase your chances of getting MVP. Read on to learn …
