The urinary tract infection can occur in any part of the urinary system which includes the ureters, urethra, bladder, and kidneys. In a majority of the cases, the lower part of the urinary tract involving the bladder and the urethra is the most commonly affected region. Women are, in general, at a higher risk of the infection as compared to men, and this infection is one can cause a lot of discomfort along with a burning sensation while urinating. It is important to get the urinary tract infection under control with appropriate treatment because the infection can cause severe consequences, especially if it spreads to the kidneys. The first course of medication prescribed by doctors involves antibiotics, and there are also preventative measures that one can take to ensure that they are not at risk of urinary tract infection. There are multiple symptoms of this condition one can be aware of to be able to seek medical attention in time. The following are commonly observed symptoms of a urinary tract infection: A persistent and strong urge to urinate frequently, Burning sensation when urinating, Small amounts of urine excretion at a time Cloudiness in urine Signs of blood in the urine due to colors that are red, cola colored, or bright pink streaks Strong smell in urine, mostly pungent in nature And in the case of women, there might be pelvic pain, especially around the pubic bone area.

Anaphylaxis is an allergic reaction that is severe enough to cause a shock. This potentially life-threatening shock comes about due to decreased oxygenation of tissues. There are a number of reasons for a person to go into an anaphylactic shock. Bee stings, pollen count, peanut, and allergies to food such as nuts, shellfish, eggs, and fruits, and certain medications can cause an anaphylactic shock. Some people may have such high food sensitivities that even inhaling certain foods being cooked can cause anaphylactic shock. For instance, the smell of cooked fish, or opening a can of peanuts, can trigger shock. Sometimes, when people exercise within a couple of hours of ingesting certain types of food causing allergy, anaphylactic shock occurs. Allergies can often be pretty mild in the form of sinus infections and hay fever but can be at times severe enough to cause anaphylactic shock. How does one get an anaphylactic shock? An anaphylactic shock is the body’s immune system overreacting to a trigger. There are two types of anaphylaxis: immunologic and non-immunologic. Both are caused when the poison from a food allergy or bee sting gets into the system, causing a hypersensitive reaction. But the two types command a different pathological reaction within the body.

Sinus infection, more commonly known as sinusitis is the swelling of the lining of the nose and sinuses. The correct medical term for the condition is Rhinosinusitis. When the nasal cavities (air-filled cavities) that lie at the back of the eyebrow, behind the cheekbone and between the eyes become infected and inflamed it is known as a sinus infection. These air cavities or sinusitis are lined with a mucous membrane which filters and humidifies the air that is inhaled. Sinus infections are more often caused due to a virus, sometimes due to bacterial germs and in rare cases due to fungus (molds). An allergy can also cause a chronic or seasonal sinus infection. Asthma has been linked to a chronic sinus infection. People with asthma and nasal inflammation tend to develop chronic sinusitis that is not caused by infection. Acute sinus infection lasts for a short time and is usually part of a cold or other respiratory illness. Chronic sinus infections last longer and continue to recur. Before the inflammation sets in, there is usually a blockage of the sinus. Chronic sinusitis is the most common chronic illness in the United States. It affects 15% of the population according to the American Rhinologic Society.

There is honestly nothing much you can do when a person with epilepsy gets a seizure. But you can certainly prevent the person from further harm when it happens. Before we even begin with the first aid, it is important to understand what a seizure looks like. Grand mal seizure Also commonly referred to as the tonic-clonic seizure, it is quite frightful to watch and the person who has the seizure rarely remembers what’s happening. They usually follow a certain pattern. The person may not even respond when you talk to them. Even if you wave a hand in their face or shake them, they will not respond. There is a possibility that they will collapse when you shake them. Their muscles clench and become very rigid. This is referred to as the tonic phase and lasts a good few seconds Right after the tonic stage comes the clonic stage, where there is a series of jerking movements that could last anywhere between a few seconds to several minutes. When it all stops, the person gets alert and is able to talk again but they would naturally be dazed and unsteady for a short while. They might feel drowsy in some cases and would want to rest for a while.

Restless leg syndrome creates an overwhelming urge to move the body to seek relief from uncomfortable sensations usually while resting, sitting or sleeping. The sensations commonly experiences are ones like creeping, tingling, pulling or pain felt deep in the limbs. Usually, it is felt in the legs, ankles or the entire part of the lower limbs. This condition tends to affect the patient’s sleep, ultimately resulting in insomnia. In some cases, the symptoms may start in the evening or after a short remission post waking up in the morning. Restlessness could also affect the other parts of the body as it is a progressive disease. To relieve discomfort, movements such as stretching, bending the legs or walking provide temporary relief. RLS as a disorder was defined very recently although there have been records of its prevalence for some time. The condition was first diagnosed in the 20th century and since then has been classified as an independent neurological disorder. It was neurologist Karl Ekbom who discovered the syndrome and presented a clear and definitive picture of the disease. It was only after this, that sleep laboratories did extensive research and discovered the pathogenetic mechanism which causes the disease and devised specific treatment for the condition.