Most men are unaware of enlarged prostate symptoms. Learn what to watch out for to get early and effective treatment. The prostate gland is a gland that is the size of a walnut which surrounds the neck of the urinary bladder (urethra), and is located in front of the rectum and behind the bladder among males. The prostate helps in the production of semen, and is also responsible for carrying the sperm from the testicles during ejaculation. When the prostate gland grows in size, it creates an obstruction for the urethra, thereby posing difficulties while urinating. The size of the prostate gland increases with age, especially after the age of 40-50 years or so. In certain men, this problem may start at an earlier stage and may also result in an abnormally large growth of the prostate. This condition is medically termed as ‘benign prostate hyperplasia’ (BPH). Blockage caused due to the enlarged prostate can also cause urinary tract infections that could eventually lead to damage of the kidney or bladder. There are various enlarged prostate symptoms that you need to watch out for. If you notice one or more of these enlarged prostate symptoms, seek medical help immediately to avoid any further complications. The following are the enlarged prostate symptoms that must never go unnoticed: Nocturia Sleeping patterns change with age, and as one gets older, you may face difficulties in sleeping, for reasons unknown. Nocturia is a condition where the patient gets up more than two to three times in the night for urination. Disturbance or lack of sleep due to the frequent need to urinate is one of the initial enlarged prostate symptoms. Increased frequency of urination Early enlarged prostate symptoms include frequent visits to the toilet in the day. The frequency increases especially in the middle of the night.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS is a chronic medical disorder that affects the large intestine. Even though IBS is common, most people never go to a doctor because of the mild symptoms. Here is everything you need to know about Irritable Bowel Syndrome symptoms. Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a gastrointestinal disorder that is caused by irregular movements of your intestines. It is estimated that around 1 in every 10 people suffers from IBS, all over the world. Even though this is a long term condition, it does not cause any serious diseases like cancer or inflammatory bowel disease. It is not a progressive disease, in other words, it will not become worse over a period of time. However, the Irritable Bowel Syndrome symptoms may be better or worse from one day to another. Although the exact cause of IBS is not known, it is possible that the cause is different for different individuals. Some people with IBS may have sensitive intestines, while others may have problems digesting specific foods. Certain foods, some antibiotics, stress, and hormonal changes may trigger pain and other Irritable Bowel Syndrome symptoms in some people. The doctors generally diagnose most cases of IBS by asking about your medical history and conducting a physical exam. Only in some rare cases, other diagnostic tests such as blood tests, colonoscopy, and stool analysis, may need to be used. As it is quite unclear what causes IBS, the treatment plan mainly focuses on relieving your Irritable Bowel Syndrome symptoms so that your quality of life is not greatly reduced. You can effectively manage the mild symptoms by making certain dietary modifications, lifestyle changes, and learning to manage the stress. When the Irritable Bowel Syndrome symptoms are severe, your doctor may prescribe medications like anti-diarrheal medicines, antibiotics, antidepressants, fiber supplements, and antispasmodic medicines.

Hair scalp diseases cause plenty of discomfort and embarrassment. Here are some hair scalp diseases that you probably did not even know about. Hair scalp diseases could cause excessive hair loss, thinning and breaking of hair, as well as balding. Balding in certain parts of the head are quite common among people and most of them are related to aging and genetics. However, hair scalp disorders may or may not always be associated with hair loss. The following are certain characteristics of various shocking hair scalp diseases to watch out for. Psoriasis Psoriasis is one of the hair scalp diseases that can progress enough to cause localized hair loss, excessive dandruff, and severe itching of the scalp. Genetic predisposition and varied environmental factors are a couple of the possible causative factors behind this scalp disease. Psoriasis is a disease marked by itchy, scaly patches that are red in color wherein the scars almost resemble severe burns on the body. Alopecia Areata This scalp disease is also known as ‘spot baldness’ which causes extreme hair loss in some or all parts of the body, usually in the scalp area. This happens because the body fails to recognize its own cells, thus destroying its own tissues which leads to the development of bald spots on the scalp. Alopecia areata is one of the hair scalp diseases that is most likely to be a hereditary condition. Alopecia areata affects one or more hair-bearing areas in the scalp and may cause localized balding in the other areas. It is generally seen among patients with a family history of diabetes, vitiligo, and thyroid diseases. This kind of scalp disease is characterized by several round bald patches in the scalp. It may also result in ridging and in the nails. Ringworm of the Scalp This kind of hair scalp infection is called tinea capitis, and is very common among children across the globe.

Depression? Nausea? Gallstones? Are these regular illnesses or hepatitis C symptoms? First discovered in 1989, hepatitis C is a contagious disease which is caused by a virus that infects the liver. Hepatitis C virus or the HCV, is the most common cause of chronic liver disease with the number of cases increasing worldwide with each passing year. As reported by the World Health Organization, approximately 150 million people are infected with the hepatitis C virus. Around 350,000 people lose their lives from hepatitis C-related liver ailments every year. If left undetected or untreated, hepatitis C can eventually lead to liver cancer, liver damage and liver failure. Hepatitis C can be of 2 main types: Acute (generally brief but severe) Chronic (spread over a long duration) Acute Hepatitis C Symptoms Individuals suffering from acute hepatitis C usually do not display visible symptoms, and the few people that do generally manifest symptoms that are similar to the other cases of acute hepatitis A or B. These include flu-like symptoms, joint aches or mild skin rash. Individuals that are particularly likely to experience severe hepatitis C are those individuals that already have hepatitis B and become infected with acute hepatitis C. Other common hepatitis C symptoms: Loss of appetite Abdominal pain Dark urine Grey colored stools Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes) Fatigue Joint pain Itchy skin Sore muscles A hepatitis C infection can cause damage to your liver (cirrhosis). If you develop cirrhosis, you may see symptoms such as: Redness on the palms due to expanded small blood vessels Clusters of blood vessels just below the skin surfacing usually on one’s chest, shoulders, and face Swelling of the abdomen, legs, and feet Shrinking muscles Bleeding from enlarged veins in your digestive tract referred to as variceal bleeding Encephalopathy which is damage to your brain and nervous system.

Kidney cancer is one of the cancers that may or may not cause kidney cancer symptoms in the initial stages of the condition. This makes early detection and a good prognosis difficult. Be aware, and do not ignore these kidney cancer symptoms. Kidney cancer is a result of your kidney cells becoming malignant (cancerous). These cells then begin growing abnormally out of proportion to form a stubborn tumor. The medical term for this disease is ‘renal cell carcinoma’. In most cases, kidney cancers appear in the minute tubes of the kidney. The good news is that if detected at an earlier stage, before the cancer has metastasized (spread) to other organs, the chances of successful surgical treatments are much higher. However it is also true that the exact cause of this disease is unknown. This means that a very important piece of this Big C puzzle is missing. Added to this, there are little to no kidney cancer symptoms in the early stages. Furthermore there are some kidney cancer symptoms that you may mistake for signs of other conditions. Keep an eye out for these kidney cancer symptoms, and do not delay seeking help from a doctor at the earliest if you notice one or more of these symptoms. Weight loss The clue is to notice any kind of unexplained weight loss. If you have not changed your diet or appetite recently, but are still experiencing a drastic weight loss (about 5 to 10 percent of overall body weight), get off the weighing scale and get to your doctor to check for signs of kidney cancer symptoms or other conditions. Intermittent fever If you keep getting fever that lasts for a long time, and that has not been caused by any other infection such as cold, flu or any other disease, it may be one of the elusive kidney cancer symptoms.

There may be many more probable leukemia symptoms apart from the ones that you know. Being aware of these changes in your body can be helpful in faster treatment of the disease. What is leukemia? Leukemia is a cancer of the blood cells that starts in the bone marrow, the soft tissues inside most of our bones. When a person develops leukemia, this bone marrow starts producing plenty of abnormal white blood cells, which skew the functioning of the healthy cells. These abnormal cells, called leukemia cells, grow at a fast pace and soon outnumber the healthy blood cells in your body’s bone marrow. The white blood cells in your body help fight infection, and the malfunctioning of these cells leads to several serious health problems like bleeding, anemia, and infections. Moreover, the leukemia cells can spread to the lymph nodes and other organs in your body, causing pain and inflammation. What are the types of leukemia? In general, leukemia is grouped as acute or chronic depending on how fast the leukemia symptoms get worse. People with the acute form of the disease experience leukemia symptoms that worsen rapidly and make them feel sick immediately. On the other hand, those with chronic leukemia may not even experience any symptoms for years, as the disease progresses in a slow manner for such people. Also, leukemia is categorized as different kinds based on the type of blood cells in your body that is affected by the disease. There are four main types of leukemia— Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) In addition, hairy cell leukemia and acute promyelocytic leukemia are some of the subtypes and lesser known types of the disease. What are the different leukemia symptoms? In many cases, people do not experience any leukemia symptoms in the early stages.

Liver cancer is a life-threatening disease, which must be diagnosed immediately to avoid any further complications and for a better prognosis. Keep an eye out for these liver cancer symptoms. Liver cancer is a condition where the liver cells behave abnormally and become cancerous. These cancerous cells multiply and deteriorate the liver gradually. The cancer cells destroy the adjacent healthy tissues and spread to other organs outside the liver in later stages. There are a few different types of liver cancer, such as: Hepatocellular carcinoma is a condition where malignant or cancerous cells grow inside the normal cells (hepatocyte) of the liver. Cholangiocarcinoma is a condition where the cancerous cells have multiplied in the liver ducts. Metastatic liver cancer is a condition where cancer from other inflected organs has spread to the liver through the bloodstream. In general, the cancers that spread to the liver are from the colon, breast, pancreas, bladder, kidney, ovary, uterus, and lungs. These metastatic cancers are named after the organ that it started to grow from. Certain bodily changes signal that something is wrong with the system. However, liver cancer symptoms do not generally manifest in the early stages of the disease, which makes early detection of the condition difficult. Most liver cancer symptoms are reported only when the disease has advanced. Liver cancer symptoms vary from one person to another depending upon the severity of their condition. These are some of the liver cancer symptoms that are commonly found. Loss of appetite Early liver cancer symptoms indicate a feeling of fullness even after having a small meal. This results in significant loss of appetite. Unexplained weight loss There is a considerable amount of involuntary weight loss that takes place during the progression of liver cancer. Weight loss that is disconnected with the diet that the patient follows is one of the prominent liver cancer symptoms that can be recognized in the initial stages of the disease.

Enlarged prostate is a condition medically termed as BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) that causes difficulties in urination among men. Apart from medical help and diagnosis, it’s imperative to learn how to use a few simple remedies for natural treatment of enlarged prostate Prostate is a muscular gland that produces semen, and is responsible for carrying sperms out of the system during ejaculation. The prostate gland is placed below the urethra and behind the bladder in the male reproductive system. Enlargement of the prostate gradually occurs with age, especially after the age of 40 to 50 years, and is often associated with hormonal changes that occur during this time. However in some cases, this condition may also prevail at a younger age. Enlargement of the prostate gland can cause pressure on the urinary tract causing it to narrow, and resulting in many difficulties during urination such as increased frequency of urination especially in the night, lack of sleep, feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder, dribbling urine, strained urination, abdominal pain and sometimes even blood in the urine. There are other urinary tract infections that patients already suffering from enlarged prostate can become susceptible to. Treatment of an enlarged prostate involves prescribed medication after diagnosis, such as terazosin (a drug that helps in the relaxation of the prostate muscles), as well as antibiotics which are recommended for men experiencing chronic prostatitis, and sometimes even surgery to remove the excess tissue of the enlarged prostate. One can also opt for natural remedies that could help the patient without having to pay several visits to the doctor. The following are a few simple ways that help in the natural treatment of enlarged prostate. Pelvic Strengthening Exercises By doing certain pelvic strengthening exercises (also known as Kegel exercises) patients can seek relief from pain in the abdomen due to the enlarged prostate.

Ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer deaths among women. Knowing the early signs and ovarian cancer symptoms can help you seek treatment at the earliest. When malignant (cancerous) cells are formed in the ovaries, a woman develops ovarian cancer. Although the exact cause of this disease is unknown, it is a life-threatening condition that affects around 23,000 women each year in the United States alone. What makes fighting this disease difficult is that the early signs are easy to overlook. Ovarian cancer symptoms are often mistaken for pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS) or other not-so-serious health problems like bowel problems. According to the American Cancer Society, early detection of this cancer happens only around 20 percent of the time. Owing to this reason, the cancer goes undetected often until it has already metastasized to the abdomen and pelvis. If the disease is diagnosed when still limited to the ovaries, it is more likely to be treated successfully. One way in which you can ensure prompt diagnosis when ovarian cancer is still in its initial stage is by keeping an eye out for early ovarian cancer symptoms and signs. For this, you need to know these symptoms, and if you notice any changes in your body that are persistent, consult a doctor immediately to determine whether they are ovarian cancer symptoms or something else. Here are five of the early ovarian cancer symptoms and signs that you should watch out for. 1. Abdominal bloating and constipation Any bloating and constipation are generally disregarded as a stomach upset or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). If these signs are occurring around the time of your period, you may tend to brush them off as PMS signs. However, if these symptoms occur more than a few times a month and particularly if you are above the age of 40 years, a gynecologist visit may be the right thing to do.

Cancers of different kinds are diseases that do not have a direct cause. Here are a few pancreatic cancer symptoms that could help understand and diagnose the condition in time for a good prognosis. Pancreatic cancer is a disease where malignant (cancerous) cells are formed within the tissues of the pancreas. The result of metastasis (where the tumor spreads and invades the other healthy organs and grows) is a more serious condition that is difficult to treat. Pancreatic cancer is a disease that is generally caused due to damage or mutations to the DNA. Often these mutations are inherited from either or both parents or could develop as we grow older. There are two types of pancreatic cancer – tumors affecting the exocrine or the endocrine functions of the pancreas. Tumors affecting the exocrine are the most commonly found ones. 95 percent of exocrine pancreatic cancers are a result of a malignant tumor called an adenocarcinoma. Tumors found in the endocrine and exocrine of the pancreas have varied signs and symptoms depending on where exactly it is located, the size of the tumor, and how far the cancer has spread. Though pancreatic cancer symptoms are rare, and they may not even be very prominent unless the cancerous cells have begun growing, here are a few of the surprising pancreatic cancer symptoms that you may never have connected to this condition. Unexplained weight loss Weight loss is one of the common pancreatic cancer symptoms that is easy to misdiagnose. Weight loss induced by cancer, also termed as ‘cancer cachexia’ is a problem affecting the way the body uses or rather breaks down the calories and proteins ingested. This condition leads to burning more calories, breaking down of muscle, and decrease in appetite thereby leading to unreasonable weight loss. Pain in the abdomen Another one of the surprising pancreatic cancer symptoms is unstoppable pain in the upper abdomen area.