Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a serious condition that impacts the arteries, lungs, and heart. In some people, the disease may get worse and life-threatening over time. Since there is no cure available at the moment, one can avoid it by educating themselves about the condition, its treatment, and the causes of pulmonary arterial hypertension. 1. Use of appetite suppressants  According to a study, people who take appetite suppressants and diet pills are at an increased risk of contracting PAH. The research indicates that the risk is 23 times higher in people who use diet pills for more than three months. 2. Lung disease Lung disease is the most common cause of PAH. Most lung diseases that eventually lead to PAH are detected by unusual lung sounds upon physical examination. People who live at high-altitudes for a long time may experience an increased risk of pulmonary arterial hypertension. Other reasons include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, sleep apnea, and pulmonary fibrosis that is caused due to scarring of the tissue lining between the air sacs of the lungs. 3. Chronic blood clots Blood clots in the lungs, also known as pulmonary emboli, can also cause PAH. Blood clots disrupt the blood flow to the arteries and can lead to pulmonary hypertension.

Anemia is a medical condition that occurs due to a lack of healthy red blood cells that carry a sufficient amount of oxygen to your tissues. When you are anemic, you may feel weakness and fatigue. More often than not, it is possible to prevent this condition by educating yourself about different types and causes of anemia. This article will do the same   to help you stay on top of your diagnosis and subsequent treatment. Types 1. Aplastic anemia This type of anemia occurs in your body when it cannot produce an adequate amount of red blood cells. It is caused due to certain medications, overexposure to harmful chemicals, and autoimmune diseases. 2. Iron deficiency anemia This is one of the most common types of anemia caused due to iron deficiency in your body. Without sufficient iron, your bone marrow cannot produce the right amount of hemoglobin for your red blood cells. This type of anemia usually occurs due to excessive blood loss during a woman’s menstrual cycle or due to overuse of OTC medication, such as aspirin. 3. Thalassemia This type of anemia leads to a blood infection that makes your body produce less hemoglobin than usual. Hemoglobin is necessary for the red blood cells to transport oxygen.

When one refers to the common methods of birth control, we are likely to hear about pills or condoms. But there are other options available. IUDs, female condoms, and diaphragms are other types of birth control options that are commonly used. To bring about more awareness of common methods of birth control, this article mentions some of the common methods of birth control. 1. Outercourse Outercourse involves intimate activities not involving penetrative sex. It is a common form of birth control that is highly effective. Outercourse prevents the contact of sperm and egg, thus preventing fertilization. However, outercourse, for some, may include oral and anal sexual activities. While it does not lead to prevention, it can still result in the transfer of sexually transmitted diseases. 2. Withdrawal Commonly known as “pulling out,” withdrawal is a possible birth control option for men. During this procedure, the male participant withdraws the penis from the vaginal orifice before ejaculation. This prevents the sperm from coming in contact with the egg. The success rate of this method isn’t high as it is difficult to be followed consistently. Additionally, withdrawal does not stop the transfer of sexually transmitted infections. 3. Condoms The condom is the most common method of birth control among men and women.

Excessive involuntary sweating, i.e., hyperhidrosis, may not always be triggered by body heat or exercise. Sometimes, people sweat so much that it can become embarrassing. And the best way to recognize this as part of an underlying problem and get suitable treatment is to learn about the common triggers for hyperhidrosis. Let’s take a look. 1. Anxiety  One of the most common reasons for excessive sweating is stress and anxiety. The stress glands in the hands and feet are linked to the nervous system get aggravated when a person is anxious or stressed, making those parts of the body sweat profusely. 2. Warm Temperatures The body naturally releases sweat during warm temperatures to cool our system down. However, when one notices that they are sweating to a point where it starts interfering with day-to-day life, it’s time to see a doctor. One can also stay indoors during hot summers to prevent the sweat glands from going into overdrive. 3. Medications Some medications can make one sweat a lot. People who are prescribed antidepressants may notice sweating on the face, neck, chest, and scalp. These medicines interfere with the functioning of the nervous system that can cause hyperhidrosis. 4. Bacterial Infections Certain Infections such as UTIs or tuberculosis can make the sweat glands work exhaustively.

Deep vein thrombosis is a condition in which a thrombus, a blood clot, is formed in one or multiple deep veins in any part of the body. The clots are usually formed in the legs and can cause pain and swelling. In some cases, the condition might not cause any symptoms. Here are the early warning symptoms of deep vein thrombosis you shouldn’t ignore. 1. Swelling in the Leg One of the common deep vein thrombosis early warning symptoms is swelling that usually affects the leg, ankle, or foot. The swelling can be found on one side of any of these parts. This symptom can be easily confused with something less severe such as a bite of an insect. But when it occurs with other signs and symptoms on one side of the leg, foot, or ankle, it can be a warning sign of deep vein thrombosis. 2. Cramping and Swollen Veins In addition to the swelling, deep vein thrombosis can also cause swollen, visible veins. These can cause pain and can feel hard when touched. Besides the swelling, deep vein thrombosis patients can also feel painful cramps in the legs. Calves are where this pain starts and it eventually spreads to the entire leg.

Migraines are intense headaches that come with severe pain. The medical condition affects one side of the head, and patients experience nausea. In some cases, you can become sensitive to sound and light. Also, you might vomit when you don’t get immediate treatment. The neurological disease causes pain in the neck, dizziness, and light-headedness. You can become irritable and experience nasal congestion as well. Here are typical smells that cause migraines: 1. Cleaning products Cleaning products come with scents that cause migraines. Detergents contain toxic chemicals that fill the atmosphere when you are cleaning your home. If your house isn’t adequately ventilated, the gases from cleaning supplies linger in the air. When you inhale the oxygen, you will get a migraine headache. The volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the items are the root causes of head pain. Fragrances added to the products trigger migraines due to the toxicity and irritants in them. You can look out for detergents that have acetone, formaldehyde, ethanol, terpenes, and dichlorobenzene. The harmful chemicals are present in dishwashing liquid, fabric softeners, and household cleaners. 2. Food odors Strong food odors trigger migraine headaches. Burnt or rotten meals have smells that activate nerve receptors in your nasal passage, inducing migraines.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is caused by immune cells damaging the protective layers of nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord. Without protective coatings, nerve fibers can no longer transfer signals properly between the brain and other parts of the body, just like electrical wires with frayed insulations. Depending on where and how severe the nerve damages are, MS patients show a wide range of symptoms ranging from mild to severe. While a small percentage of MS patients with mild disease can manage their symptoms without treatment, most MS cases worsen over time and require prescription medications such as Ocrevus, Vumerity, Kesimpta, Aubagio, Mayzent, and Zeposiato to help reduce the severity of attacks of relapsing-remitting MS and delay disability. Here are the most common early warning signs of MS: 1. Weakness or fatigue Weakness is common due to muscles not getting enough stimulus from the brain. Exercising the directly affected muscle does not help and may exacerbate the problem. However, strengthening surrounding muscles and using supportive devices can help. MS also causes a general feeling of weakness and fatigue that persists even after a good night of sleep. These fatigues are more serious than the normal “tired” feelings and often affect daily activities.

Eczema causes sensitive and dry skin. Exposure to some soaps can trigger symptoms such as red rashes or red patches of skin. More often they can be worse in places where the skin comes together such as the knees and elbows. As people with eczema age, the location of affected areas can change. Often these symptoms can cause pain so avoiding them altogether is ideal. Here are six soaps that can trigger eczema: 1. Soaps with cocamidopropyl betaine Derived from coconut oil, cocamidopropyl betaine is a foaming agent often used in products that cleanse. Usually found in products like liquid soaps and bath gels. They are used to help remove dirt and oil from the skin and increase the cleaning power of soap. Yet, usage can result in redness and flaking of skin. The areas that are most affected are the skin around the eyes, hands, mouth, and scalp. Eliminating soaps that contain these chemicals are suggested. 2. Strong fragrance soaps Fragrance soaps are often very popular. Many people enjoy having their skin smell nice with the desired fragrance. Yet, the side-effects are not always just nice smelling skin. Those with eczema can have an allergic reaction. According to the National Eczema Association, nearly 15 percent of eczema have an allergic reaction to fragrance.