Unraveling MS: Symptoms, Treatment, and Surprising Types

| Highlights of Multiple Sclerosis Multiple Sclerosis is a lifelong neurological disease affecting the central nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. It is typically diagnosed in people aged 20 to 40, with women being four times more likely to develop it than men. Common symptoms include vision problems, fatigue, pain, walking difficulties, spasticity,…

ByehealthySeptember 7, 2025

Benign

Enlarged Prostate (BPH) – Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and Surgery Options

| Key highlights Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia is a common condition among aging men, with prevalence increasing with age. By age 50, over 50% of men will have BPH, and this increases to over 80% by age 80. BPH is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland without an increased risk of malignancy, whereas prostate cancer involves…

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Epilepsy

Epilepsy Demystified – Symptoms, Seizures, Treatment Options, and Types

Key Highlights Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder with recurrent seizures and is caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Seizures can manifest in different ways, including focal seizures that originate in one area of the brain and generalized seizures that involve widespread electrical disturbances. Diagnosis of epilepsy involves a thorough evaluation of medical…

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Cardiomyopathy

Exploring Cardiomyopathy – Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Explained

Highlights of Cardiomyopathy Cardiomyopathy affects the heart muscle, making it harder for the heart to pump blood to the rest of the body. There are different types of cardiomyopathy, including dilated, hypertrophic, and restrictive. A variety of factors, including genetics, infections, autoimmune diseases, certain medications, and lifestyle factors, such as alcohol abuse or uncontrolled high blood pressure, can…

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Glaucoma

Empowering Insights – Glaucoma Symptoms, Types, Treatment, and Surgery

✨ Highlights ✨ Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases affecting the optic nerve, leading to vision loss and blindness. It can affect people of all ages but is commonly seen in the elderly above 60 years old. Increased intraocular pressure is a major risk factor for glaucoma, but it can develop with normal eye…

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Thalassemia

Thalassemia Insights – Types, Symptoms, Treatments and Risk Factors

Highlights of Thalassemia A thalassemia is a group of inherited hemoglobin disorders that affect red blood cells’ ability to transport oxygen due to insufficient production of alpha or beta-globin proteins. Symptoms of thalassemia vary based on severity, ranging from none to severe anemia, fatigue, enlarged organs, and bone deformities, with severe forms potentially causing heart…

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Parkinson

The Best PD Treatment – Symptoms, Risks and Diagnosis

Key highlights 1. Parkinson’s disease is caused by degeneration of dopamine-producing neurons. 2. Common muscular symptoms include resting tremors, bradykinesia (slowness of movement), muscle rigidity, and postural instability, impacting a person’s ability to move and perform daily activities. 3. Parkinson’s disease is typically diagnosed in mid to late adulthood, with an average age of onset around 60 years, although…

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cancer

Understanding Prostate Cancer: Causes, Risks, Diagnosis, and Treatment

What is Prostate Cancer? Prostate cancer develops in the prostate, an important part of the male reproductive system. The prostate gland lies below the bladder, surrounds the urethra, and is in front of the rectum. The prostate gland secretes fluid that mixes with semen during ejaculation. Prostate cancer, besides skin cancer, is the most common…

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Cataracts

Cataracts – Uncover The Causes, Symptoms, And Modern Cataract Surgery

What is Cataract? Cataract is a common eye condition characterized by the clouding of the eye’s natural lens, which is responsible for focusing light on the retina to produce clear vision. This clouding effect is similar to looking through a foggy or frosted window and can significantly impair one’s ability to see clearly. Cataracts typically…

ByehealthySeptember 7, 2025

Cushing’s Syndrome

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) – Causes, Triggers, Symptoms and Treatment

Key Highlights Irritable Bowel Syndrome(IBS) is one of the most commonly diagnosed gastrointestinal diseases and is seen in 10% to 15% of people in the United States. Symptoms of IBS include recurring abdominal cramping, changes in bowel habits, and variations in stool consistency (diarrhea, constipation, or both). There is no definitive blood or imaging test to…

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