When the number of healthy red blood cells in the body is too low, you may be suffering from anemia. Red blood cells carry oxygen to the body’s tissues, and a low red blood cell count indicates that the amount of oxygen in the blood is lower than it should be. Anemia is determined by measuring the amount of hemoglobin, which is the protein in the red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the tissues. Women and people with chronic disease such as cancer have the highest risk of developing anemia. Anemia is very treatable, but it can be dangerous if left untreated. A proper diet can help prevent anemia from recurring. How can anemia be treated? The treatment of anemia depends on its causes: Iron deficiency anemia Treatment for this type of anemia usually involves taking iron supplements and making dietary changes. If the underlying cause of iron deficiency is the loss of blood—other than from menstruation—the source of bleeding must be located and stopped. This may involve surgery. Vitamin deficiencies anemia Anemia due to folic acid and B-12 deficiency involves dietary supplements and increasing these nutrients in the diet. If the digestive system has trouble absorbing vitamin B-12 from the food one eats, you might need vitamin B-12 shots.

Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that primarily occurs in the uterine cervix of women. This cancer occurs when the cells of the cervix grow abnormally. Cervix is the lowest part of the uterine cavity which connects to the vagina. If not diagnosed early, the condition of cervical cancer can also invade other tissues of the bladder, vagina, lungs, liver, and rectum. By its nature, cervical cancer is a slow-growing disease. Hence, early detection is key for successful treatment. In most of the cases, pre-cancerous changes are usually diagnosed in the cervix between the ages of 20 and 30 among women. But, cervical cancer itself usually gets detected during the mid-50s. Thus, as a disease, this cancer is preventable with correct diagnosis and adequate treatment plans. Symptoms of cervical cancer In the initial stages, cervical cancer may not show any signs. However, during the advanced stages, it will show the below-listed symptoms. The patient will experience vaginal bleeding between periods, after intercourse, or after menopause. Especially, abnormal bleeding might occur during menopause. The patient will have watery and bloody vaginal discharge. Sometimes, such discharge can be heavy and accompanied by a foul smell. Patients can experience pain during intercourse or pelvic pain.

Though erectile dysfunction is not a life-threatening issue, still, if a man is experiencing trouble to achieve an erection for most of the times (one-quarter of the time), it is advisable to consult a medical expert as soon as possible as other health problems can be the underlying cause of it. To get the right treatment, understanding why this problem is occurring is necessary. This problem is also known as impotence or sexual dysfunction. Here is a list of some common causes of erectile dysfunction along with the symptoms. Causes of erectile dysfunction Many medical studies have shown the most common causes of erectile dysfunction to be psychological, physical, or a combination of both. According to various researches, most of the times, psychological issues and certain lifestyles cause erectile dysfunction in young men. Also, some research reports have indicated that most, older men suffer from erection problems caused by various physical reasons. Elderly men can suffer from disorders which affect the blood vessels and nerves that are responsible for the erection. Further, some researches show that almost 90 percent of the erection problems are the result of different physical problems. Here is a detailed list of the same. Diabetes High blood pressure Peyronie’s disease, the anatomical or structural disorder of penis Heart disease along with the narrowing of the blood vessels Congenital genitalia issues Parkinson’s disease Kidney or liver disease Treatment processes for the prostate issues Metabolic syndrome and obesity Multiple sclerosis High cholesterol Surgical complications Hormonal disorders like testosterone deficiency and thyroid conditions Radiation therapy in the pelvic region Injuries in the spinal cord or pelvic area On the other hand, though erectile dysfunction can happen due to psychological problems, it is less common.

Dry skin is an irritating condition when the superficial layer of epidermis lacks adequate moisture. The human epidermis consists of protein and lipid layer. Under normal circumstances, epidermal lipids and proteins like filaggrin prevent dehydration of the skin. However, when there is a deficiency of these compounds, skin moisture becomes prone to evaporation. Dry skin can affect people of all ages, but the elderly are more susceptible to this condition. It is common in arms, hands, and lower legs. Initial symptoms include skin tightness especially after bathing or swimming, development of fine lines or cracks, itching (pruritus), scaling, and peeling. Major causes of dry skin Dry skin can be either due to external factors such as cold temperature, low humidity, excessive use of soap, and hard water or internal factors such as genetics, age, and the side-effects of certain medications. Detailed below are the primary causes of dry skin. Use of harsh soap Chemically prepared soaps are emulsifiers which help in removing dirt and oil from the outer skin layer. Application of harsh soaps renders the skin prone to dehydration. Using a scrubber along with soap is more harmful to dry skin. Dermatologists recommend the use of moisturizing medicated soap, especially in winter to prevent this condition.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS is a condition that causes stomach problems or discomfort and irregular bowel movement. Though it is neither fatal nor is it the cause of other chronic abdomen ailments, it can be disconcerting and affect the regular life of a person. The signs and symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome IBS can be caused due to food habits, stress, lack of sleep, and alterations in gut microbes. Though the symptoms depend on the causes and might vary from person to person, some of the common symptoms are: Stomach cramps Good bacteria that resides in your gut, together with your brain, controls your digestion. Irritable Bowel Syndrome disturbs this harmony of coordination, leading to severe strain in the muscles of the digestive system, and causes cramps in the stomach. While the pain is majorly in the upper abdomen, it can also cause pain in the lower abdomen and the entire abdominal region. This pain mostly subsides post the bowel movement. Diarrhea One out of 3 patients suffering from IBS, suffers from diarrhea-predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Their primary symptom is excessive bowel movement, and it is twice more than a healthy individual’s bowel movement. Many a time, it is due to stress and can range from the sudden urge to pass stool to watery and loose stool, containing mucus.