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  • Allergy Treatments
    Allergies / 13 Sep 2018

    How to Manage Allergies

    Allergy Treatments Do you suffer from severe allergy symptoms? Are your eyes watery and your nose constantly running? Do you have a scratchy throat and itchy nose as well? Then you are suffering from allergies. This is a common thing for many people, especially since allergies affect more than 50 million people in the United States. Allergies make you sneeze and sniffle; they can also make your nose and head feel as if they are “clogged up.” There are several different ways that you can ease your allergy suffering, though. Here are several different allergy treatments to combat your allergies. Allergy Medications There are several different types of allergy medications on the market today for those who suffer from severe allergy symptoms. They are primarily used for treating allergies and seasonal allergies. Some of these medications are available over the counter and others are only available by prescription. Antihistamines There are medications that are made with antihistamines, which helps block the histamines that are in the air that make your nose swell and burn, and your eyes to run and for some people to break out in hives. In these types of allergy treatments, you can get all types of medications, like pills, capsules, liquids, nasal sprays, and eye drops that have antihistamines in them to help block your allergy symptoms. Decongestants Sometimes, your allergies will actually make the lining of your nose begin to swell. Decongestants can take the pressure off of the lining and help the lining of blood vessels and tissues begin to shrink. Once the swollen tissues have shrunken back down to their normal sizes, the congestion is relieved. Decongestants will not help all of the other symptoms that you may be suffering from though. You could still be sneezing and sniffling. You can get decongestants…

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  • Symptoms of Bipolar
    Bipolar Disorder / 23 Aug 2018

    Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder

    Bipolar Disorder Symptoms and Treatment Options Bipolar disorder, a mental illness that was once commonly known as manic depression, is very common. It causes a person to experience extreme mood swings that range from the highest of highs — mania — and the lowest of lows — depression. When a person experiences the mania or hypomania side of their condition, they may feel a robust amount of energy and have a vast sense of euphoria and as though they can achieve anything. However, when the depression side comes into play, the individual may feel extremely sad and hopeless, seemingly losing interest in things they normally enjoy. The rapid shift in moods can adversely affect the person’s energy levels, behavior, activities, judgment, and ability to think rationally. In some cases, in order to effectively treat the symptoms of bipolar disorder, it might be necessary for the person to visit bipolar treatment centers. However, episodes of these extreme mood swings may only manifest minimally or as often as multiple times per year. It’s important to acknowledge that not every person with the condition exhibits the same frequency of symptoms. As a result, treatment of bipolar disorder may vary depending on the individual. Additionally, while bipolar disorder is a condition a person has throughout their lifetime, it is possible to manage the mood swings that go along with it. This can be done by relying on effective treatment for bipolar disorder 1 that may include medications for bipolar. Knowing about bipolar disorder symptoms and treatment options is greatly helpful for individuals who are struggling with the mental illness. Symptoms There are a variety of symptoms that come with bipolar disorder. Along with the signs of mania, hypomania, and depression, a person may experience wildly vast changes in behavior, which can adversely affect the…

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    Diabetes / 27 Oct 2015

    How is Diabetes Diagnosed?

    How to Diagnose Diabetes Several diabetes symptoms are similar, no matter what type of diabetes you have. Some of the symptoms of diabetes include: Frequent urination. Frequently feeling thirsty. Increased fatigue. Hunger, even when you have eaten. Blurred vision. Wounds that is slow to heal. Eating more and losing weight (Type 1 diabetes). Tingling, pain or numbness in hands and feet (Type 2 diabetes). Risk factors for a Type 1 diabetes diagnoses include having a family history of diabetes, injury or damage to the pancreas, and diseases of the pancreas. Risk factors for a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis include a family history of the disease, being sedentary and overweight, being insulin resistant, having polycystic ovarian syndrome, certain ethnicities, and being over age 45.Your doctor can run tests to diagnose the type of diabetes you may have to begin appropriate treatment of the debilitating disease. Tests That Diagnose Diabetes Doctors frequently check blood sugar levels during routine physicals. If you have any of the symptoms of diabetes or have a family history of the disease, they will be much more likely to test for diabetes. Some of the tests for diabetes include: A fasting glucose test tells healthcare providers your blood sugar level in the morning before breakfast. If your blood sugar level is above 126mg/do, you may be diagnosed with diabetes. An oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) includes drinking a glucose drink and having your blood glucose levels tested several times over a period. For instance, tests may be done every 30 minutes for up to three hours. Blood glucose levels of over 200 mg/do after 2 hours indicate that you possibly have diabetes. The A1c test is a medical blood glucose test that also checks blood sugar levels. If your blood sugar level is over 6.5 percent for two…

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