GENERAL PROBLEMS
SINUSITIS
Sinusitis is an inflammation of the paranasal sinuses. These produce the mucus that nasal passages need to work effectively. Viruses, autoimmune reactions, and allergies are among the causes of sinus inflammation
What is sinusitis?
A sinus is a hollow space in the body. There are many types of sinuses, but sinusitis affects the paranasal sinuses, the spaces behind the face that lead to the nasal cavity. Sinusitis occurs when mucus builds up, and the sinuses become irritated and inflamed Symptoms
Symptoms vary depending on how long a condition lasts and how severe the symptoms are.
The symptoms includeTrusted Source:
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nasal discharge, which may be green or yellow
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a postnasal drip, where mucus runs down the back of the throat
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facial pain or pressure
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blocked or runny nose
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sore throat
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cough
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bad breath
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fever
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headaches
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a reduced sense of smell and taste
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tenderness and swelling around the eyes, nose, cheeks, and forehead
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toothache
how to get rid of sinusitis infection:
1. Drink plenty of water
2. Rest
3.sleep with head elevated
4.steam
5 use nasal irrigations
6.keep the sinus moistured
7.clear the sinus with oils
8.use medications
9. Get a prescription
ANEMIA
Also called: lack of blood
A condition in which the blood doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells.
Anaemia results from a lack of red blood cells or dysfunctional red blood cells in the body.
This leads to reduced oxygen flow to the body's organs.
Anemia Symptoms
The signs of anemia can be so mild that you might not even notice them. At a certain point, as your blood cells decrease, symptoms often develop. Depending on the cause of the anemia, symptoms may include:
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Dizziness, lightheadness, or feeling like you are about to pass out
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A fast or unusual heartbeat
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A headache
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Pain, including in your bones, chest, belly, and joints
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Problems with growth, for children and teens
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Shortness of breath
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Skin that’s pale or yellow
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Cold hands and feet
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Tiredness or weakness
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Easy fatigue and loss of energy
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Unusually rapid heart beat, particularly with exercise
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Shortness of breath and headache, particularly with exercise
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Difficulty concentrating
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Dizziness
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Pale skin
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Leg cramps
Eye symptoms:
Treatment:
To treat anemia, eat an iron-rich diet. If you don't eat enough iron, your body can become iron-deficient. Some foods that have high amounts of iron include:
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Meats
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Eggs
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Leafy green veggies
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Iron-fortified foods like cereals
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Beans
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Seafood
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Peas
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Nuts and dried fruit
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Lentils
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Eating a diet with iron-rich foods is one way to treat your anemia at home.
KIDNEY STONES :
Pain in your back or side, blood in your urine and nausea/vomiting alongside the pain are symptoms of a kidney stone or stones. Most kidney stones are about the size of a chickpea, but they can also be as small as a grain of sand and as large as a golf ball.
Causes:
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There are different types of kidney stones. The cause of the problem depends on the type of stone.
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Stones can form when urine contains too much of certain substances that form crystals. These crystals can develop into stones over weeks or months.
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Calcium stones are most common. They are most likely to occur in men between ages 20 to 30. Calcium can combine with other substances to form the stone.
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Oxalate is the most common of these. Oxalate is present in certain foods such as spinach.
Self care tips:
You will need to take self-care steps. Which steps you take depend on the type of stone you
have, but they may include:
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Drinking extra water and other liquids
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Eating more of some foods and cutting back on other foods
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Taking medicines to help prevent stones
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Taking medicines to help you pass a stone (anti-inflammatory drugs, alpha-blockers)
Prevention:
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Drink plenty of fluids (6 to 8 glasses of water per day) to produce enough urine.
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You may need to take medicine or make changes to your diet for some types of stones.
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Your provider may want to do blood and urine tests to help determine the proper prevention steps.
PILES
piles are enlarged blood vessels that you can get inside or around your anus (the opening of your bottom). It's completely normal to have blood vessels in your anus, as they play an important role in continence. But piles can develop if these blood vessels become enlarged, which can cause symptoms.
Causes
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The veins around the anus tend to stretch under pressure and may bulge or swell. Hemorrhoids can develop from increased pressure in the lower rectum due to:
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Straining during bowel movements.
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Sitting for long periods of time, especially on the toilet.
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Having chronic diarrhea or constipation.
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Being obese.
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Being pregnant.
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Having anal intercourse.
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Eating a low-fiber diet.
symptoms
Internal hemorrhoids rarely cause pain (and typically can’t be felt) unless they prolapse. Many people with internal hemorrhoids don’t know they have them because they don’t have symptoms.
Signs of external hemorrhoids include:
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Itchy anus.
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Hard lumps near your anus that feel sore or tender.
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Pain or ache in your anus, especially when you sit.
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Rectal :bleeding.
self care tips:
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Drink more water.
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Increase fiber intake through diet and supplements. Try to obtain at least 20 to 35 grams of daily fiber intake.
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Soak in a warm bath (sitz bath) for 10 to 20 minutes a day.
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Soften stool by taking laxatives.
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Use toilet paper with lotion or flushable wet wipes to gently pat and clean your bottom after pooping.
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