Hemorrhoids are vascular cushions or tissues within the anal canal that aid in fecal continents. Increasing age is a risk factor for getting hemorrhoids because the tritis muscle becomes less supportive with increasing age. Low fiber intake can lead to chronic constipation. Heavy lifting or strenuous exercise is another risk factor.

This lesson is on what to avoid if you are taking statin medications. So, statins are medications used to lower or reduce blood cholesterol levels. There are certain patient characteristics that increase the risk of having side effects. We're also going to talk about some supplements that you may want to try.

Vasoprevia is an obstetrical condition involving unprotected fetal blood vessels that cross over the opening of the cervix. It occurs in approximately one in 2500 to 5000 pregnancies. It does have a higher rate in twin pregnancies. The diagnosis of azapria is oftentimes going to be by clinical findings, but it's important to do other tests.

Migraine headaches are pulsatile and often unilateral head pain that is often disabling and occurs with associated symptoms. The underlying pathophysiology of migraine headaches may be due to abnormal cerebral vasodilation or neuronal impairments. A migraine headache can occur with or without an aura. There is often nausea and vomiting associated with a migraine headache.

Ibs is a functional gastrointestinal disorder involving chronic and intermittent abdominal pain and bowel habit changes. It's estimated that ten to 15% of the population of the western world is affected with ibs, and it's likely that it is underreported or under diagnosed. The symptoms of ibs are related to and exacerbated by a variety of factors.

Hyperpralact anemia is a medical condition involving high levels of prolactin in the blood. Prolactin is one of the hormones produced and released from the anterior pituitary gland. There are physiological causes of transient increases in prolactin levels. These causes are temporary and have physiological rules.

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune condition involving multisystem inflammation. It's more likely to affect females, as many autoimmune conditions do. The onset of lupus occurs between the ages of 15 to 40. There are particular risk factors for getting l upus, and these include genetics.

Legionnaire's disease is an atypical pneumonia caused by infection with legionella pneumophyla. It is estimated to cause two to 9% of cases of community acquired pneumonia. It occurs more commonly in the late summer, early fall. Risk factors for getting it include cigarette smoking and underlying lung disease.

A low platelet count is when platelets are less than 150,000. Low platelets is also called thrombocytopenia. Blood in the urine, them and blood in the stool can lead to anemia. There's increased bleeding during menstruation and there's also increased bleeding from surgeries.