...is pre-existing heart disease) Craving or eating clay, chalk, coal, ice, paper or other non-food substances (Pica syndrome) Difficulty swallowing (very rare) Many of the symptoms of iron deficiency are...
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is one of the two main forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The other is Crohn’s disease. Ulcerative colitis is a fairly common condition: approximately 907,000 people...
...these diseases and major health problems including cardiovascular diseases, stroke, diabetes, respiratory diseases, and premature births. Therefore, if your dentist requests that you visit a periodontist, don’t take the request...
...type 2 diabetes[12] Obesity[16] Cardiovascular diseases (conditions affecting the heart) such as hypertension, heart failure and ischemic heart disease[17][18] Cancer of the colon, breast or prostate[19] Rheumatoid arthritis[20] Multiple sclerosis[20][21]...
...is Diverticular Disease?** **Q: What is diverticular disease?** **A:** Diverticular disease is a condition in which pouches (diverticula) form on the walls of the intestines. Most commonly in the sigmoid...
...tremor vs. Parkinson’s disease Essential tremor can often be confused with Parkinson’s disease, which also causes tremors. This is partly because there are no laboratory tests to confirm a diagnosis...
...time In addition to getting your heart pumping, spending less time sitting can improve your overall health. Prolonged sitting and sedentary behavior have been linked to an increased chance of heart disease, weight...
...Fever or sweating (particularly at night) Pericardial mesothelioma, a rare form of the condition that develops in the lining of the heart has symptoms that include: Heart palpitations, heart murmurs...
...hyperglycemia can damage various organs and tissues, leading to: High blood pressure Heart disease Peripheral neuropathy Chronic kidney disease Eye problems Foot issues Bone and joint problems Gum and tooth...
...diseases, or diseases that affect the liver. These include: Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Hepatitis C Liver cirrhosis Liver cancer Fatty liver disease Hemochromatosis The goals of a liver health diet...