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Alzheimer’s Disease: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

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Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia that can influence the ability of a person to think clearly, hinder their everyday performance and make them forget who they are. The disease causes the brain cells to deteriorate. When the body attempts to stop this process, it produces a protein called amyloid which starts depositing build ups in the brain. This further deteriorates the working of the brain. There is no known cause of the disease but according to some researchers, it is believed that the genetic factors and some environmental factors trigger an abnormal biological process in the brain. The identified risk factors which can trigger the development of this condition include: • History of head injury • Insulin resistance • High blood pressure • High cholesterol • Family history of Alzheimer’s disease • Increasing age Symptoms The symptoms may be mild in the beginning, but they may become worse as the disease reaches its progressive stages. • Mild for...
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Arthritis, its Types, and Treatment

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Arthritis is more than aches and pain in the joints. It is a complex family of more than 100 inflammatory conditions which affect the musculoskeletal system of not just men and women, but children of all ages. The cause of arthritis may be genetic or inherited. It may also happen because of chemical imbalance or an overactive immune system. All forms of Arthritis affect the joints to some extent, but there are such too which have serious effects on other parts of the body. Types of Arthritis Osteoarthritis (OA) It is the most common type of Arthritis which happens the cartilage in the joints starts breaking down. As the cartilage provides a cushion, which slowly fades away, the bones start to rub against each other hence leading to symptoms like loss of movement, joint pain, and stiffness. Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) It is the autoimmune disorder in which the immune system of the body (which protects the health of the body by attacking the foreign substances like viruses ...
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Kidney Disease: Recognizing the Early Signs

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Unlike many diseases, a kidney disease often shows no symptoms until it is very advanced. For this reason, it is important to stay on top of your health, be aware of the risks and learn about the steps for keeping your kidneys healthy. How to tell if your Kidney is at Risk? There are ways to tell if you are at the risk of a kidney disease. For this purpose, ask yourself these questions: ·          Do you have a heart disease? ·          Are you diabetic? ·          Do you have high blood pressure problem? ·          Does a kidney disease run in your family? If your answer is YES to even one of these questions, you may be at the risk of a kidney disease. Signs of Kidney Problem Other than these risks, it is always best to watch out for the possible symptoms of Kidney Trouble. Here are some common ones: · ...
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Manage Your Diabetes via Healthginie

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Manage Your Diabetes How to Manage Diabetes During Ramazan?  It can be challenging to manage Diabetes during Ramazan especially if you are fasting. During the fast, 8 hours after the last meal, the human body starts using the energy stored inside to keep the Blood Sugar Level normal. This is totally normal for most people, but in case you are Diabetic, your body will not be able to use the glucose as it should. If you are already taking some tablets or Insulin, you are at the risk of developing Low Blood Glucose Level. That’s why when people with Diabetes fast, they often have to rush to the doctor. This is not the only risk. If you eat large meals at Sehar and Iftar, you are at the risk of developing high blood sugar level. This can lead to both long-term and short-term health problems. So does that mean a person with Diabetes cannot fast at all? That’s not necessary. Firstly, it is recommended to talk to your doctor before fasting. Secondly, to fast safely, you m...
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What is Heartburn and How to Treat it?

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Heartburn Heart burn is one of the most common health conditions. It happens when the stomach contents are forced to move towards Esophagus (a tube that connects the mouth with the stomach), causing a burning pain in the lower chest. Causes of Heartburn? Heartburn is seen in people of all ages. It mostly happens because of the lifestyle factor. It typically occurs when you eat a large meal and lie down.  Other than this, laying down right after eating, wearing tight clothes, eating close to bedtime, eating too fast, and exercising right after eating can also cause heartburn. Here is a checklist of the common foods that trigger heartburn: ü   Garlic ü   Onions ü   Vinegar ü   Coffee ü   Tomatoes ü   Citrus fruits ü   Muster, pepper, and spices ü   Peppermint ü   Fried food These foods can make your heartburn symptoms worse. Instead of consuming 3 large meals, it is recommended to break them. What does it...
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What Signs Indicate That You May Be Dehydrated?

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www.healthginie.com 75% of the human body is made up of water. Most of the water is found in the body cells while some of the water is found in blood vessels and the space between the cells. Dehydration happens when the amount of water that leaves the body is greater than the amount of water consumed. It is normal for the human body to lose water routinely. Here is how this happens usually: ·          Sweating for cooling the body ·          Urination and bowel movement ·          When humidified air leaves the body Apart from these normal ways, we also lose 1.5 to 1.8 litres of water daily from the skin to keep it normal and this insensible loss is other than sweating. Watch Out For The Symptoms! The situation can get alarming if you start seeing the following symptoms: ·          Feeling dizzy and lighthea...
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Strike Away the Heatstroke

Summer in Pakistan is a real test. Pakistan is located in one of the world’s hottest hemispheres with temperature reaching as high as 53.5 °C, recorded in Mohenjodaro, Sindh in 2010. Just yesterday, the temperature in Rahim Yar Khan touched 49 °C on the scale. The situation is pretty alarming and one must be ready to raise the defenses. The most common and serious ailment in summer is the heatstroke; a condition caused by overheating of the body due to prolonged exposure to high temperature. This serious calamity occurs if your body temperature rises to 104 F (40 °C). It causes dehydration, intense weakness that can lead to unconsciousness or in the most fatal cases, even coma. In Pakistan, the precedent is extremely worrisome as 2000 people lost their lives in 2015’s deadly heatstroke, with 1300 casualties reported in Karachi only. The symptoms of heatstroke include severe headache, dizziness, lack of sweating despite the heat, redness and dryness of skin, muscle weakness, nausea...
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