If you’re someone who has the urge to scratch the skin regularly, then you have itchy skin. It is a common problem and it can be mild as well as severe. In some cases, they can be intensely aggravating and could affect your day to day activities. There are some who have trouble sleeping due to itchy skin. The main cause of itchy skin are allergic reactions, infections, dry weather, detergents and soaps, insect bites and in some cases, it can be the side effect of certain medications. Scratching yourself can give you relief at the moment, but it is proven that excessive scratching can cause further complications. It is best that you consult a medical professional if you have intense symptoms. Mild cases of skin itching can be cured at your home. If you want to know how to treat itchy skin with simple home remedies, read on. Clay Clay is one of the best remedies to treat itchy skin. It’s become popular over the decade because of its skin healing properties. It can cure other types of skin problems such as acne. Clay is also useful in healing venomous stings and bites from bees, spiders, and wasps. Applying clay on the skin helps in extracting the venom out of the skin, thus providing a soothing and a relaxing effect.

The varicose veins are the blood vessels which carry the blood back from the legs to the heart. Many times you must have noticed the blue gnarled veins under the skin. This could probably be a varicose vein disorder. The National Institute of Health reveals that 60% of men and women suffer from the varicose vein problem. Varicose veins disorder starts with the development of spider veins. The spider veins are the soft red and blue tracing of veins that appear on the skin. They look similar to spider webs. Exposure to the sun breaks down the collagen level and worsens the problem caused by spider veins. The varicose vein disorder can be caused by several factors. Hormone disorders play a big part in the occurrence of varicose vein disorder. Birth control pills, puberty, menopause, pregnancy, and the consumption of estrogen and progesterone result in the weakening of vein valves. In pregnant women, blood circulation is increased to make sufficient blood available for the mother and fetus. This causes the veins to bulge. Sitting for longer time intervals on thighs obstructs the blood return to the heart. Generally, the varicose veins that arise during pregnancy subside after three months of delivery.

A seizure is a brief episode of abnormal brain activity. Seizures are also called epileptic seizures or fits. During a seizure, there is a burst of excessive or synchronous brain activity. This abnormal brain activity can manifest in many ways. A disorder in which a person has more than one unprovoked seizure is called epilepsy. An unprovoked seizure is one that is not triggered by a specific cause of low blood sugar, poisoning, infections, etc. Epilepsy is diagnosed by first ruling out other similar disorders like fainting or non-epileptic attacks and external causes such as a drug overdose, low oxygen saturation, alcohol, infections, etc. It is estimated that 1% of the global population is affected by epilepsy and 5-10% of the population will have a seizure by the time they’re 80. Epilepsy responds well to treatment in 70% of patients. In patients who have an inadequate response to treatment, seizures can be controlled by dietary changes, management of external stressors, surgery, or neurostimulation. In some cases, with adequate treatment, seizures can be reduced in frequency and severity over time. Types Of Seizures The majority of seizures are convulsive. Non-convulsive seizures are rarer and less likely to be detected since they last for a very short period of time.

A child growth chart is a certain set of standardized parameters that are referred to by pediatricians, in order to find out and evaluate a child’s growth rate. After consulting a child growth chart, doctors and medical practitioners decide whether the height and the weight of the child and the circumference of the child’s head are appropriate for their age. Doctors can compare the child’s height and weight on the chart to track the child’s growth and ensure that any problems are detected early in the child’s life. A child growth chart mentions a number of factors, such as the gestational age, the birth weight, type of feeding, nutrition, parental structure, special care needed, and whether the child has faced any chronic illness or disease. Growth charts are essential for doctors to track your child’s growth. During a health check-up, a child growth chart is consulted and the latest readings recorded in the charts. There are different designs used to make a child growth chart. The important thing to ensure is that the infant’s details, such as height and weight, must be accurately recorded. Additionally, the equipment used for the work must also be accurate in terms of working and operation.

Skin rashes can be uncomfortable, hard to get rid of, and embarrassing. They occur in various forms and different parts of the body for various reasons. They can be caused by bacteria, virus, or even fungi. Keeping yourself educated on the types of skin rashes and the reasons why they occur can help you prevent many of them. Here are five types of skin rashes you must know about. Contact dermatitis Contact dermatitis is one of the common types of skin rashes that occurs when a person’s skin is directly exposed to the substance they are allergic to. This can also happen with anything else that causes irritation. If it is an allergic reaction, your immunity system will be under attack. A rash will develop, starting from the area of contact. Common reasons for contact dermatitis include poison ivy, soaps, latex rubber, and nickel. Nickel is commonly found in some types of jewelry. Once you figure out what you are allergic to, make sure to not expose yourself to the allergen. Psoriasis Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease where we see skin cells multiplying at a much faster rate. This is one of the types of skin rashes in which the volume of the cells makes the skin look red and patchy with heavy flaking.

Crohn’s disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), affects the gastrointestinal tract. The inflammation causes abdominal cramps (pain), fever, weight-loss, and diarrhea. In the case of a severe inflammation, the stool is accompanied by blood and the infection spreads deep into the layers of the bowel tissue. Besides the inner infection, other complications such as anemia, skin rashes, lethargy, eye inflammation, and arthritis may occur. The ailment debilitates you and can lead to grave complications if left untreated. The colon, a part of the large intestine and the last part of the small intestine are the areas that are more prone to developing this disease. Crohn’s symptoms and signs Depending on the affected area of the bowel and the severity of the infection, you may develop symptoms that can prolong over weeks and years. In its active state, Crohn’s symptoms and signs include: Diarrhea : Diarrhea is one of the first tell-tale signs. If you have inflammation in the small intestine, you experience a more, watery form of diarrhea. If the infection is rooted in the colon, then diarrhea carries blood with it. When the condition flares up, diarrhea can be severely afflicting. However, when the inflammation goes down, the condition gets better.

Your sex drive or libido can play a huge role in your life. When your libido is facing a nose dive, it can be frustrating and embarrassing as well. However, a lot of men face this issue, and here are a few male enhancement techniques that can help change your sex life for the better. Make Sure You Stay Active Staying active can positively contribute not just to your general health but your sexual health as well. You should know that your blood circulation and pressure plays an essential role in your sexual performance. One of the major causes of erectile dysfunction is improper blood circulation. Indulge in cardiovascular exercises often and make sure you exercise as regularly as possible. Ensure that you do light exercises every day and a more vigorous regime a few times a week. Research shows that men who are physically fit and active have lesser chances of having a loss or decrease of libido, as opposed to men who lead an unhealthy lifestyle. Incorporate Meats Into Your Diet The nutrients in meat can help with your blood flow. Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish like salmon and tuna can help your circulation. Vitamin B-1 found in meat like beef and pork can help improve the functions of your nervous system, which includes signaling your brain activity concerning your penis.

Are you suffering from acute body ache? Are you tired and feel fatigued most of the time? Do you have disturbed sleep or undergo severe mood swings? If so, you might probably be suffering from a serious ailment named fibromyalgia. Although the mentioned symptoms may also be similar to other diseases or sickness, given below are some of the common indications of fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a disorder that accelerates a musculoskeletal pain throughout one’s body. It basically intensifies painful sensations that affect the brain’s ability to process signals related to pain. Till the last couple of years, pain relief for fibromyalgia was limited to prescribing simple painkillers. However, a patient suffering from pain due to fibromyalgia can be treated in better ways today. Doctors have a better understanding of the problem today and are able to recommend appropriate medication that focuses mainly on providing pain relief for fibromyalgia. Indications of fibromyalgia for diagnosis Doctors across the globe noted that women are found to be more susceptible to pain due to fibromyalgia compared to men. The reason, however, is yet unknown. Although most of the warning signs of this disorder may sound very similar to any other disease symptoms, doctors treating a patient suffering from fibromyalgia diagnose the disorder only after knowing the patient’s medical history.

Triglycerides are the fat that is present in your blood. They are used by the body to create energy by absorption into the adipose cells. When their quantity in the blood crosses the daily required threshold, they are stored in various parts of the body to be used later in the future, whenever required. However, when there are high levels of triglycerides flowing through the bloodstream, you are at an increased risk of coronary/heart disease, strokes, and diabetes. Thus, it is important to maintain the triglycerides that are being converted from the diet that you are taking. High Triglyceride Diet Foods To maintain the good health of your heart and pancreas, lowering your triglycerides plays an essential role. Given below are foods that make a high triglyceride diet, and that need to be maintained and kept in check. Starchy Vegetables Keeping triglycerides in mind, not all vegetables are good for managing their levels in your body. Some vegetables have a high starch content which means they have more carbohydrates; these can spike up the triglycerides by turning the excess starch into triglycerides. Some vegetables that are high in starch are: Lima beans Corn Peas Sweet potatoes Dried beans Winter squash Water chestnut Plantains These vegetables can be replaced by options like mushrooms, kale, and cauliflower.

Diabetic feet are problems in your feet, as a result of diabetes. Diabetes is the medical condition associated with the lack of insulin in our body, which is a hormone released by the pancreas. Insulin helps convert glucose from the food that you intake, into energy. Due to the lack of insulin, glucose stays in the blood, and high glucose can cause health problems and foot complications. Diabetic foot is a severe condition affecting anyone with diabetes. The effects may be mild like the healing of a foot cut, or extreme like an amputation of the foot. One simple thing you can do is, prevent any injuries to your feet and make sure to monitor your feet on a daily basis. There are two major reasons for diabetic feet. Lack of oxygen and nutrients will lead to the low blood supply to the feet which will further cause cuts and damages. Secondly, there is a diabetic nerve called peripheral neuropathy that causes numbness in your feet, thereby increasing your chances to get sores and infections. Problems Associated With Diabetic Feet Fungal Infection of the Nails This is caused by bacteria and results in irritated and reddened nail area. The infection also leads to a change of color (yellow) along with inflammation, pain and crumbling of the toe.