Skin health is a mirror of a person’s overall health and is also an important part of external grooming. Good skin health means a good diet and a metabolism that’s working well, while skin problems can point to several underlying health conditions. Let’s take a look at some common skin problems and their causes. Acne Acne occurs when the skin pores are blocked by the sebaceous gland’s secretions. A very common skin problem, acne can be categorized into whiteheads, blackheads, and cystic acne, which is a severe type of acne that occurs beneath the skin. This skin problem is most common among teens or children reaching puberty, but almost everyone experiences this at some point. Symptoms Acne may lead to red spots on the skin, and these may or may not be filled with pus. The most common areas of the body affected by this skin problem are the face, back, and neck. Also, acne may swell upward or be compressed into the skin, and black open pores are known as blackheads. Causes and risks Acne has many causes, but it is mostly caused due to skin pores getting clogged due to excess sebum production, which makes people with oily skin more prone to acne.

Hair loss is one of the most common physical conditions, especially in older men and women. On average, the adult head loses approximately 100 hairs every day. 90% of the hair on the scalp is growing at all times. There are a number of factors that might result in hair loss, including age, disease, and the like. There are several types of hair loss, and the type depends on the cause, condition, area of the head on which there is maximum hair loss, age of an individual, and various other factors. Symptoms The symptoms of hair loss can tell a lot about the type of hair loss and how it might progress in the years to come. Some of the common symptoms of hair loss include: Gradual thinning of top of the head One of the most common symptoms of hair loss, this affects both the genders, and is mostly age-specific. Hair begins to recede in men in a different way, and there tends to be a shape like a letter ‘M’. In women, hair loss is characterized by the broadening of their parting. Bald spots One might notice bald spots in circular shapes or in the form of patches.

While hearing loss is usually associated with aging, partial or total hearing loss can affect people of all ages if it occurs due to inner ear or nerve damage, among other causes. In fact, two-thirds of all people with hearing loss are aged below 65 years. In most people, using a hearing aid can help treat the issue, or it can be treated with surgery. This article is a basic overview of everything you need to know about hearing loss. Types of hearing loss Based on the part of the ear that is damaged, hearing loss can be categorized into three types: Sensorineural hearing The most common type of hearing loss, it makes up 90% of the total hearing loss cases. It is usually associated with causes like inner ear infections, congenital deformities, or head trauma. Conductive hearing This type of hearing loss occurs when there’s a buildup of earwax or one has a perforated or defective eardrum, and it is treatable in most cases. Mixed hearing loss This type of hearing loss is a combination of the first two types and is caused due to long-term ear infections that cause damage to the eardrum as well as the ossicles.

An uncomfortable burning sensation in the chest, right behind the breastbone, is common in many, especially after a large meal. Experiencing these heartburns occasionally is not a matter of concern as it does not lead to health problems. However, when these heartburns become frequent, it can be referred to as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). When heartburn or GERD occurs frequently, it means that the stomach and food pipe are getting affected. Since heartburns are common, you might not know when to seek medical help. If you see any of these signs, make sure you seek medical help: When heartburns take place more than twice in a week The burning sensation worsens When the heartburn gets so severe that it wakes you up Problems while swallowing The heartburn starts interfering with your daily routine Symptoms of heartburn/GERD There are some common symptoms associated with the condition that can help you identify the problem easily. These include: A severe burning sensation in the chest. This occurs usually after having a large meal and takes place at night Pain in the chest Problems with swallowing food Backward flow of food A feeling of a lump stuck inside your throat In cases a person experiences acid reflux at night, the symptoms can include:

Immune system disorder causes the immune system to act abnormally — either more than usual or less than usual. In case the immune system is acting more than it is supposed to, it identifies tissues of the body as external bodies and attacks them. Immune system deficiency, on the other hand, causes a drop in the ability of the body to fight external bodies, thereby resulting in exposure to infections. There are numerous types of immune system disorders, which include rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), multiple sclerosis, type 1 diabetes mellitus, psoriasis, and various others. The type depends on the area of the body where the immune system attacks and the nature of the attack. The treatment against the immune system disorder mainly focuses on limiting the activity of the immune system. Symptoms The symptoms of immune system disorder allow us to understand the disorder in the initial stages as the signs are fairly straight-forward. One can experience any of the following symptoms at the onset of this disorder: Fatigue Muscle ache Redness of the skin and swelling Mild fever Difficulty in concentrating Numbness in the hands and feet and a tingling sensation Loss of hair Rashes on the skin Apart from these, the different types of immune system disorders can have their own symptoms.

Heart disease is a cluster of diseases that affect the heart. The different diseases that come under this cluster are various blood vessel-related conditions, like coronary artery disease, congenital heart problems, and heart problems related to the rhythms or arrhythmias. The terms heart disease and cardiovascular disease are often used interchangeably. However, cardiovascular diseases are often heart-related problems that cause blocking or narrowing of blood vessels. These diseases have the potential to cause severe problems, such as heart attacks, a stroke, or chest pain. Most heart diseases can be treated. However, to cure them, it is important to know about the various heart diseases and how to identify them. Symptoms of a heart disease Every heart disease requires a different type of treatment. However, when it comes to the symptoms, you can find many similarities. All the warning signs are important to identify heart disease and receive proper treatment. Therefore, you must stay watchful and rush to a doctor if you notice any of these symptoms. Coronary artery disease The most common symptom associated with this type of heart disease is chest pain or angina. This symptom usually causes heaviness, ache, squeezing, or extreme discomfort and pain in the chest.

Joint conditions refer to any condition or disease that affects the joints. Arthritis is the most well-known and commonly occurring joint disease, while there are several others that impact the health of individuals across the world. Diseases related to the joints can be both short-lived or they can turn chronic and require surgery and other serious treatment. This condition can be limited to a single joint or it can impact different parts of the body. There are two types in which joint conditions can be classified: inflammatory and non-inflammatory. However, one thing that is common with most joint conditions is that they’re very painful, especially inflammatory diseases. Symptoms of joint conditions There are several symptoms of joint conditions. While most of them will involve pain, some of them might just involve a difference in shape or a bulge around the joint. This will be the earlier stage of any joint condition, and if a person visits a doctor during this stage, treatment can be fairly simple. Let us understand the different symptoms of joint conditions: The area surrounding the joint is swollen or there is prominent redness in the area. If you touch it, and the area is warm, you might want to consult the doctor. Persistent pain is a major symptom of any joint condition.

Hepatorenal syndrome is a condition that is identified as a type of kidney failure that occurs in people who have serious damage caused to the liver, commonly due to cirrhosis. When the kidney stops functioning, toxins begin to accumulate in the body which leads to liver failure as well. Therefore, kidney and liver failures are co-dependent in this case. This condition is of two types: 1 and 2. In Type 1 the kidney failure is more rapid, while type 2 patients tend to move gradually toward renal failure and the symptoms are less aggressive. Symptoms The symptoms caused by the hepatorenal syndrome are a cause of medical emergency in most cases. If any of the symptoms associated with the condition occur, the patient must be rushed to a doctor without any delay. The common symptoms associated with the condition include Nausea Increase in body weight Confusion Reduced urination Change in the color of urine, which usually becomes dark-colored Swelling in the abdomen area Jaundice Dementia Vomiting Delirium Causes and risk factors In most cases, the hepatorenal syndrome is a complication associated with liver disease. Almost in all patients, the condition is caused as a result of liver cirrhosis. When a person suffers from cirrhosis of the liver, there are several factors that can cause the hepatorenal syndrome, such as Infections, especially the ones that affect the kidneys Digestive tract disorders such as gastrointestinal bleeding Use of diuretics, the substance used for increased production of urine The primary reason behind the condition is mostly any kind of disease related to the liver.

Menopause is a stage that marks the end of a woman’s menstrual cycles and fertility, and it is diagnosed when a woman doesn’t menstruate for 12 consecutive months. Usually, menopause occurs in women between the ages of 40s and 50s, but in some cases, early onset may cause a woman to reach menopause in her late 30s as well. Menopause can lead to the development of several symptoms and can cause a lot of discomfort, but no medical attention is required in most cases. This article outlines what you need to know about menopause. Symptoms of menopause The time that leads up to menopause is also known as perimenopause, and it can be accompanied by various symptoms, including the following: Irregularities in the menstrual cycle Vaginal dryness Hot flashes and night sweats Cold chills Sleep-related problems Mood swings Increase in body weight Reduced metabolism Hair thinning Skin dryness Reduced breast fullness The symptoms caused by menopause, including the irregularities in the menstrual cycle, can vary from one woman to another. During perimenopause, it is common as well as expected for a woman’s menstrual cycles to be irregular or skipped. Some women do not get their cycles for several months, followed by normal cycles for a few months.