When you are constipated, it is difficult to empty your bowels. The stool is hard and going to the toilet is painful. You can prevent constipation by …
Diseases and symptoms
Diarrhea
Diarrhea, known as diarrhea in medical jargon, is usually acute. It is often accompanied by nausea and vomiting. You quickly feel exhausted and powerless. Luckily, the diarrhea symptoms …
Susceptibility to infection
Our body’s immune system is in a constant battle against disease-causing pathogens to protect it from disease. When the immune system is weakened, it becomes susceptible …
Eye inflammation
Inflammation of the eye can occur in many different parts of the eye. This is often a conjunctivitis, i.e. an inflammation of the inner layer of …
Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes mellitus (popularly also known as “sugar disease”) is caused by an elevated blood sugar level, which the body cannot lower on its own. Glucose (or …
Autoimmune disease
When the immune system attacks and destroys the body’s own structures, it is referred to as an autoimmune disease. There are 80 – 100 different autoimmune …
High blood pressure
The higher the age, the more likely the diagnosis is high blood pressure. But not only older people are affected by the widespread disease. According to studies, …
Tendonitis
Tendonitis is often noticeable with pain and swelling in the area of the irritated tendon sheath. In most cases, the condition affects the forearms and hands. In …
Dry eyes
Dry eyes are caused by reduced moisture on the surface of the eye. This can be caused on the one hand by a reduced formation of …
Heartburn: When stomach acid goes into reverse gear
Heartburn occurs when stomach acid enters the esophagus. A painful burning sensation can be felt behind the breastbone. Coughing and abdominal pain can also occur. Heartburn is basically …
