Another week has gone by in the world of health news, so to get you all caught up with the news that matters to you, we have compiled a list of some of the past week’s best articles for our weekly health news roundup. You will learn about the many reasons for pain above the left hip, diastolic high blood pressure (hypertension), as well as mucus fishing syndrome. In addition to these fine articles, we have also included information on the causes, symptoms, treatment, and diet for pancolitis and yoga for eyes that may help improve your vision.
16 reasons for pain above the left hip
Pain above the left hip can be confusing to a lot of people. Many individuals who experience this pain wonder whether it is right in the hip itself or actually coming from the stomach.
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Pain above the left hip can sometimes be above the hipbone on the left side, which is associated with abdominal discomfort, or it can be hip pain on left side near the back and be linked to back pain. As you read on, you will discover left hip pain causes.
There are cases where the pain can be superficial (just under the skin or just above the skin). There can also be cases where left hip pain is much deeper and can indicate a problem with organs that are in that general area. Continue reading…
Diastolic high blood pressure (hypertension): Causes, symptoms, and treatment
High blood pressure or hypertension is a long-term condition in which the blood pressure within the arteries is persistently elevated. Blood pressure is expressed by two measurements, the systolic and diastolic measurements represented by the top number and bottom number received when measuring blood pressure, respectively.
These numbers are measured according to the actions of the heart. Systolic blood pressure is the measurement created as the heart contracts during each heartbeat. Diastolic blood pressure is the measurement of blood pressure as the heart relaxes. The optimal blood pressure currently accepted is to have a blood pressure in the range of 120/80. Continue reading…
What causes mucus fishing syndrome? Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
Mucus fishing syndrome is characterized by the continuous action of “fishing” or pulling strands of mucus that have accumulated in the lower eyelids. This condition typically begins with eye irritation that leads to excessive mucus production. Due to increased levels of discomfort and irritation in the eye or eyes, sufferers often attempt to remove excess mucus with their fingers or with tissue paper. However, this inadvertently leads to more irritation causing the production of more mucus.
This repeated behavior creates an ongoing cycle of mucus production and removal, for which the syndrome was named after. The majority of cases are the result of an underlying medical condition that leads to increased mucus production, which may include dry eyes, blepharitis, and conjunctivitis. Continue reading…
What does pancolitis mean? Causes, symptoms, treatment, and diet
Pancolitis refers to inflammation of the entire colon. The word is quite descriptive in itself as the word “pan” means all or entire, while the word “colitis” refers to inflammation of the colon. This is often a result of a medical condition, most commonly ulcerative colitis (UC), which is a disease that is known for causing inflammation and ulcers (sores) in the lining of the large intestine. Approximately 20–40 percent of UC patients suffer from pancolitis.
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There are several different types or classifications of ulcerative colitis, all of which depend on the location of the inflammation. For example, UC patients with inflammation of the rectum would be classified as having proctitis, while UC patients with inflammation of the rectum and sigmoid colon would be referred to as having proctosigmoiditis. Those UC patients having inflammation of the entire colon may also be referred to as having pan-ulcerative colitis. Continue reading…
Yoga for eyes: Easy eye yoga poses to improve vision
Yoga is comprised of a group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices that help promote health and well-being. These types of exercises may also extend to other less appreciated muscles, such as the ones found in your eyes by performing eye yoga. Yoga for healthy eyes can help improve their functioning and even overcome various eye-related problems such as short-sightedness and long-sightedness.
Our eyes are one of the most important organs in the human body, allowing us to view the world around us. However, we often neglect to take care of them, but yoga exercises for eyes aim to improve various disorders that affect eye muscles. Continue reading…
