Diseases & secondary effects
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Chemotherapy is one of the most common treatments used in the fight against cancer. However, it has some well-known drawbacks and strong side effects. Since it means that powerful chemical drugs enter our bloodstream in order to reduce the cancer cells, the consequences can also be severe.
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One of the joint diseases that is the most common is osteoarthritis. It's caused by the wear and tear of the cartilage covering the joints between the bones. This causes pain and discomfort to those who suffer from this. In addition to treatment prescribed by your doctor, you can use some natural medicines...
As science and medicine evolve, new and more efficient treatments are being designed to treat debilitating diseases. Subchondral sclerosis is characterized by showing as increased bone mass and density just below the cartilage area in people suffering from osteoarthritis. It is usually diagnosed through...
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Bone cancer is a type of cancer which is not very common and happens when cancer cells grow destroying normal healthy bone tissue. Some of these cells spread through the blood or lymphatic system, and are likely to affect other internal organs resulting secondary malignancies and what is known as metastasis....
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Have you had a blood test and notice low hematocrit levels or a low red blood cell count? Don't know what this means or how to fix it? Although it may be a symptom of a mild condition, the fact is that you must go to your doctor to check that all is well and to find the specific cause of the decline of...
Anemia is a condition that occurs when the amount of red blood cells decreases considerably or these cells don't contain enough hemoglobin. This can happen due to several factors, including following a diet low in iron and blood loss from bleeding or certain diseases. To increase iron levels and combat...
If you do not follow a balanced diet or do exercises to stimulate the brain then it isn't surprising that memory capacity deteriorates as we get older. Contrary to what many people believe, the mind is one of the areas of the body that we should look after most to keep fit and prevent degenerative diseases....
Conjunctivitis is a common but nasty disorder of the eye that affects males and females of all age groups, especially young children. It happens when your eye’s outer layer covering the white part of the eye becomes inflamed. In this condition, the eye becomes red, itchy and swollen, and produces mucus that...
The kidneys are one of the most important organs of the human body. They excrete and regulate at the same time and are responsible for filtering the blood and removing toxic substances from the body. Many residual substances go through them so it's essential that you maintain a proper diet and take care...
Body temperature allows us to evaluate the efficiency of the thermal regulation which occurs in the human body in relation to environmental temperatures and the intensity of the activities we do. The peripheral temperature (skin, mucous membranes, muscles, limbs, etc.) varies a lot. Normal body temperature...
In short, both lymphocytes and leukocytes are components of the human blood. Basically, blood is a kind of connecting tissue made of plasma which is a fluid matrix. It also contains various types of cells and elements that keep circulating through the body within plasma. Protection, regulation and transportation...
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Before you learn how to treat dry eyes you must know what it causes it. There are many causes of dry eyes: allergies, weather factors, continued use of contact lenses, menopause, etc. A dry eye may cause itching, redness, blurred vision, increased sensitivity to light or other very annoying ailments, making...
Some of the people who suffer from restless leg syndrome might already know that there are essential oils that are beneficial for such condition. Restless leg syndrome is a condition an incredible amount of people suffer from. It leads to itchiness, insomnia and general nervousness. Moreover, traditional...
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Indian home remedies have proven effective with a number of skin problems, and baby eczema is one of them. Baby eczema is a condition that usually occurs during the first 5 years of a child's life, manifesting itself in a reddening of the skin characterized by thickening, tenderness and scaling in it. This...
The bone marrow produces blood cells called as lymphocytes. Their major function is to protect your body from infections. When the lymphocytes count is low, the condition is termed as lymphocytopenia. Under this condition, the body becomes more prone to catch infections, and develop symptoms of severe...
Most of the times, when you wear contact lenses, you only keep your contacts lens drops with you. You seldom think of carrying your eye drops too. But in some cases, your eyes may become too dry while wearing contact lenses, especially if you keep wearing your contact lenses for several hours continuously....
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Neutrophils are the most common type of white blood cells in our blood, responsible for eliminating bacteria and other organisms that invade the body, preventing them from affecting our health. So, if after doing a blood test, it shows that neutrophil levels are low, it's important to determine the cause...
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To keep your stomach healthy and free from digestive trouble or any other problems you need to eat a balanced diet. But we often feel bloated and extremely heavy when we eat too much, which is when it is recommended to help our body detox. Natural ingredients can be great allies to feel much better on...
There may be times when you go for a night out at a friend’s place and you forget to bring your contact lens solution. Refilling the contact lens solution time and again also seems to be a difficult and expensive task. When you run short of contact lens solution, the first thing that comes to your mind...
Alkaline phosphatase, also known as ALP, is a natural protein found in human body tissues. The liver, bile ducts and bones contain ALP in higher amounts than other body organs. Produced primarily in the bones and liver, these ALP enzymes split off acidic mineral phosphorus, and create alkaline pH balance....
The joints of the feet can become swollen for different reasons: bad positions, banging, falling or due to diseases such as arthritis. If you have a tendency for feet inflammation there are a number of a practices that you can do to combat swelling in the joints of your feet. In OneHowTo we now give you...
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Cold sores are annoying and their symptoms can sometimes even include pain and discomfort. Therefore, it is necessary to take appropriate measures to avoid passing this virus on to other people or even to other parts of the body. At OneHowto we can you show how to prevent the spread of cold cores.
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There are ways to treat bronchospasm at home. Bronchospasm rather than a disease is a symptom that occurs when bronchi become temporarily clogged due to an internal swelling. Because bronchospasm provokes the narrowing of the airways, the main symptom is a difficulty in breathing normally, together with the...
Anemia is a condition that occurs when the number of red blood cells is low or the person does not have enough hemoglobin. Although it may be a result of various causes, one of the most common is a lack of iron in the diet, which needs to be addressed in order to stimulate red blood cell production and...
Gastro-oesophageal reflux is an involuntary leakage of gastric contents into the oesophagus caused by inefficiency in the gastro-oesophageal area. Such condition is very common in pregnant women and typically stops after giving birth. However, for non pregnant people with gastroesophageal reflux disease,...
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Cholecystitis is a condition where the gallbladder becomes inflamed and is almost always accompanied by inflammation of the bile ducts. Various factors may cause cholecystitis such as overeating of toxic foods, the presence of stones which cause infectious and harmful agents that stimulate the appearance...
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High uric acid or hyperuricemia is due to an excess of this chemical in the blood. This often triggers the formation of crystals in the joints that cause inflammation and pain. Increased uric acid may be due to various factors, both internal and external to the body. Therefore, at OneHowTo we will teach...
People with high levels of uric acid in their blood should pay close attention to their diet to prevent foods high in purines elevating the concentration of this substance. Similarly, there are also natural remedies that can help reduce it and that is why we on OneHowTo.com want to explain what the...
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Colitis or Inflammatory Bowel Disease is a common disease which can result in discomfort for most of its patients, who experience symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, flatulence or dehydration. Diet is an essential factor in treating colitis. Not only can it help us to recover but it also means we...
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Platelets are responsible for the proper coagulation of our blood, ensuring that it is always circulating in the best form for our bodies, clotting when it needs to stop a bleed, and also preventing unnecessary clots, which could block important arteries.
A normal platelet count varies between 150,000 and...
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Oral thrush is an infection which is caused by excessive growth of the fungus Candida, which often affects the tongue first with large white spots or patches, then spreads to the insides of the cheeks, gums and roof of the mouth. To cure this infection, you will need a antifungal treatment prescribed...
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Hypoglycemia occurs when blood sugar levels fall to below 4 mmol/L. It is a condition that commonly affects people with diabetes but can also affect individuals with other health conditions. A sharp drop in the sugar levels can not only lead to unpleasant symptoms, but it may also threaten the patient's...
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Facial warts can be embarrassing or even worrying, for many people or even worrying, and you may need to see a specialist to find the best treatment to get rid of them. As the face is a very delicate area, we will need to treat these skin lumps, and OneHowTo will show you how to cure facial warts.
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Kidney failure is the inability of the kidneys to remove waste products and to maintain the balance of fluids and electrolytes. When the kidneys are in one of these phases, your body requires a special diet and fluid restrictions to prevent claudication. On OneHowTo.com we advise you on the best diet for...
Heart disease is the biggest killer in the United States. A startling average of one person every 40 seconds dies from heart disease related conditions. Causes include congenital heart defects (those you are born with), diabetes, smoking, drug abuse and even high stress levels. One of the biggest causes...
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Do you often suffer from vertigo? Dizziness can be treated and relieved with a series of recommendations that are easily carried out. There are many causes for dizziness and in order to treat them it is also essential to know where the condition is coming from to find a remedy. There are some natural...
Colitis is a disease that causes inflammation of the lining of the colon, which is located at the end of the large intestine connected to the rectum. It may be caused by different factors. It mainly manifests as abdominal pain accompanied by swelling and changes in bowel movements, which could range from...
Keeping your kidneys healthy is the basic key to preventing kidney disease - but how do you do it? Our eating habits, the amount of fluid we take in and how we use our medications are keys to this important aspect of life. Just as with other organs, our daily habits make a difference if we want to achieve...
Body temperature allows the evaluation of the efficiency of heat regulation which occurs in the human body with changes in the surrounding temperature and intensification of the activity. The peripheral temperature (skin, mucous membranes, muscles, limbs, etc.) is variable. The normal body temperature of a person...
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Pin prick heart pain, pricking pain in the chest, or the feeling of pins and needles down the thorax. These are some of the descriptions offered up by people who have suffered or who suffer sometimes from this painful sensation in the chest area. The causes can be many, so we should not be alarmed, and use...
Have you been feeling very tired lately?
This may be due to changes in the weather, work stress or not getting enough rest. Many factors can affect your health, making you feel under the weather and too weak to move forward. To get the most out of your day to day life it is important to recover as soon...
Tired eyes is a condition that many people suffer from every day, especially those who have to spend several hours at the computer, reading, studying, etc. Doing these tasks for long periods can cause the eyes to get dehydrated leading to irritation and redness. Your appearance will suffer which can...
Skin plays a significant role in controlling body temperature. But in case of severe burns, when a large portion of skin is damaged, the patient tends to lose body heat and suffer from dangerously low body temperature condition. This condition is called hypothermia, which is a serious condition in which...
As the summer comes to an end and fall is upon us, temperatures begin to cool and the days get shorter. As the leaves drop, cold and flu symptoms seem to rise. This is because rhinoviruses and coronaviruses, most frequently the cause of the dreary common cold, replicate more in this cool dry weather typical...
Sometimes small, round fatty lumps may appear under our skin. It is normal to be concerned with large fatty lumps, but generally these so-called sebaceous cysts are an inflammation of the hair follicles, i.e. the small sacs in which cells and other oily substances are formed. If you commonly suffer from...
There is a good news for people who have psoriasis or eczema: you can treat them naturally using hemp oil or cream. Psoriasis and eczema are two conditions whose causes haven't been discovered yet. They are probably linked to both physical and mental factors. While it is hard to focus on the causes,...
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Do you feel like your eyes become tired and sore throughout the day? This is a common symptom of people whose employment involves a lot of visual work, who manage to get little sleep or suffer from some type of vision problem. You should always visit an ophthalmologist at the first signs of eye strain. However,...
Diverticulitis is a serious medical condition that occurs when bulging pouches called diverticula in your digestive system become infected due to weak spots in your intestinal wall. Mild cases of the condition can be treated with the help of antibiotics, but you will need to follow a diverticulitis diet...
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Color blindness, also known as color vision deficiency,is an eye disorder that makes it difficult to distinguish the primary colours blue, green and red. This visual impairment is inherited and often arises from a defective X chromosome transmitted from mother to fetus during pregnancy. For most people who...
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The prognosis for celiac disease is increasingly becoming more and more positive as the disease is detected earlier and the treatment for celiac disease makes advancements. The celiac disease is a permanent intolerance to the gluten content in our modern diets. It occurs in genetically predisposed individuals...