Exercise Exercise is an essential component of a sound diabetes management strategy. Medication Mishaps Taking too much insulin or oral diabetes medication can cause hypoglycemia. Always take the dose specifically prescribed for you. Verywell / Theresa Chiechi Not sticking to your medication schedule can also have a significant effect on blood sugar level. If this happens and you then decide to take your medicine, you launch the risk of hypoglycemia....
Thecolonis the longest part of thelarge intestine. Water and some nutrients are absorbed from food waste as it passes through. When the inner lining of the colon becomes inflamed, it’s known ascolitis. ericsphotography / Getty Images Colitis causesabdominal pain, cramping,diarrhea, and other symptoms. For some people, the symptoms come and go. For others, they are constant. This article explores the common causes, genetics, and lifestyle risk factors that can lead to colitis....
Without enough iron in the blood, you might feel weak, tired, and short of breath. Iron is necessary to makehemoglobinthe protein that helps red blood cells carry oxygen. IDA occurs because the body is low on iron. Dana Neely / Getty Images There are many reasons why you might becomeiron deficient. Here is what you oughta know about common causes and risk factors of iron deficiency anemia. There are many reasons why a person may not be getting enough iron in their diet....
Yourliveris one of the largest organs in your body.It plays the important role of removing toxins from your body. It also helps you digest food and stores sugar that the body will later use for energy. There are many different types ofliver disease, includingcirrhosis,hepatitis, andcancer. Alona Siniehina / Getty Images If you have a parent or sibling who has genetic liver disease, talk to your healthcare provider. You may want to avoid alcohol and get an annualliver enzyme testto check the health of your liver....
Meningitisis inflammation of the meninges, the tissue that covers and protects the brain andspinal cord. When meningitis is due to infection, it is usually bacterial or viral. The infectious causes of meningitis are contagious and spread by fluids that contain the infectious organisms. © Verywell, 2018 Sneezing, coughing, kissing, or even touching contaminated objects can spread the infection. Bacterial Infection There are several types of bacteria that cause meningitis. Each different pop in of bacteria is more likely to cause meningitis in a certain age group....
Someone with mono may be considered contagious for several months. It can also be spread by other bodily fluids including mucus, blood, semen, and vaginal fluids. The spread is usually from someone who is shedding the virus but has no symptoms of it. © Verywell, 2018 About 95% of the adult population in the United States has been infected with EBV. Infection most often causes symptoms and illness in teenagers and young adults....
A genetic predisposition to autoimmune disorders and certain lifestyle factors contribute to the risk of this disease. There is no cure for MG, but sometreatments can help alleviate its symptoms. This article explores the common causes and risk factors associated with myasthenia gravis. Jose Luis Pelaez / Getty Images As a result of the interference with the transmission of nerve-to-muscle signaling, muscle weakness develops. According to Harvard Health, nearly 80% of people with MG have distinct abnormalities of the thymus gland....
Opioids cause changes in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract that make having a bowel movement more difficult. This article will describe the causes of opioid-induced constipation and the lifestyle factors that could raise your risk. Opioids are used to treat pain and work by blocking the pain receptors in the brain. Westend61 / Getty Images Common opioid medications include: Decreased Motility Opioid drugs affect the mu receptors in the gastrointestinal tract....
NSAID use and a rare medical condition can also cause a peptic ulcer. This allows stomach acid to come into contact with the lining, causing inflammation and ulcers. The bacteria also stimulate gastric cells to grow in the lining of the duodenum, secreting acid and pepsin. FG Trade / Getty Images In the U.S., 30% to 40% of the population is infected withH. pylori, but most never develop an ulcer....
While most women experience someunpleasant symptomsin the days before their period, PMDD is more serious. The mood disorder affects 3% to 8% of women in the second half of their menstrual cycle. In a typical 28-day menstrual cycle, this corresponds to cycle days 14 to 28. Verywell / Hilary Allison ALLO interacts with GABA receptors in parts of the brain that control agitation, anxiety, and irritability. ALLO typically has a calming effect, but women with PMDD appear to have an abnormal reaction to it....
Pulmonary embolism is not an uncommon problem. DVTs have a variety of potentialcauses. Rarer Causes A PE can occur due to other types of blockage besides a DVT. © Verywell, 2018 You may be prescribed medications to prevent your risk of blood clots. Getting plenty of exercise and keeping your weight under control are important; not smoking is critical. Cancer, obesity, pregnancy, and coagulation disorders such as factor V Leiden canincrease blood clotting....
It’s not known precisely what causes renal cell carcinoma, though several strong risk factors have been identified. Specifically, there is evidence to support tobacco as a direct cause. Common Risk Factors A risk factor is anything that raises the chance that cancer will develop. sanjeri / E+ / Getty Images Renal cell carcinoma, as with many cancers, is often “multifactorial” in origin. This means that a combination of risk factors may work together to increase or decrease the risk....
Ringwormhas nothing to do with actual worms. Rather, the red, ring-shapedrash, clinically known as tinea, is a fungal infection. It’s highly contagious and spreads easily. © Verywell, 2018 Some people are more susceptible to catching ringworm than others, however. These fungi are known asdermatophytes. Dermatophyte fungi can thrive on inanimate surfaces as well. These spores can survive for months on objects. Children are especially susceptible to ringworm and other skin rashes....
