Anemia is a condition where there is a lower than normal number of red blood cells in the blood, usually measured by a decrease in the amount of hemoglobin. ” It is a common problem for cancer patients and often results from the therapies used to suppress or control tumors. Anemia is associated with fatigue – a feeling of weakness or diminished physical and mental capacity unrelieved by rest (fatigue). Additional symptoms include diminished ability to perform daily functions and possibly impaired cognitive function, headache, dizziness, chest pain and shortness of breath, nausea, depression and occasionally pain. These symptoms are often complicated by coexisting disease(s).There are many compromises that are necessary when one has symptomatic anemia. This can affect the tolerability of therapy. Anemia is also associated with a poorer prognosis and increased mortality. Anemia is a common blood disorder. Women and people with chronic diseases are at increased risk of the condition. If you suspect you have anemia, see your doctor. Anemia can be a sign of serious illnesses. Treatments for anemia range from taking supplements to undergoing medical procedures. Although there are over 400 different forms of anemia, this health profile will only address the three most common: iron-deficiency anemia, vitamin B12 anemia and folic acid deficiency. Anemias can also be caused by such conditions as external bleeding, chronic disease, pregnancy , alcoholism, bleeding disorders, infection and hereditary conditions

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It is considered normal for people to lose 50-100 hairs per day. If you ever lived with someone who has long hair, you are probably well aware of this fact. Hair Loss generally is noticed in one of two ways. With common pattern baldness, the loss is gradual. It can start as early as puberty, or very late in life. Sudden loss of hair, or loss in clumps usually indicates a different problem. This type of symptom could be caused by a number of factors, including hormonal changes, medications, thyroid problems, among others

In male pattern baldness, the hair loss generally is gradual.  The hair usually thins out first in the front of the scalp hairline and forehead and moves progressively to the back and top of the head. It tends to be progressive, and in many eventually, only hair around the ears, the sides, and back of the head remains, as an horseshoe-shaped pattern that leaves the crown of the head exposed.

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If you have ever suffered from a yeast infection, nobody has to describe to you what a miserable experience that can be.  But do you know what to look for with an oncoming infection?  Learning how to detect yeast infection symptoms can not only help you avoid a potential yeast infection, but this knowledge can significantly help in avoiding them for the rest of your life.  So, what are the symptoms?

Let’s see what causes yeast infections in the first place.  Everyone has certain amounts of Candida Albicans in the body and they are essential for our good health.  Candida is a fungus.  It is typically found on the mouth, skin, lower bowel, and vagina.  The problem arises when some people have more present in their bodies than others.

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Menopause is the border that appears in a woman’s life between the reproductive part and the non-reproductive part. Usually, this transition appears around the age of 50 but it is never exact. For some women, the change can come earlier while for others can come later. It depends on the biological clock of every woman.

Perimenopause is the part of a woman’s life ranging 2-8 years before the actual menopause, caused by the beginning of hormone levels to change going up and down, creating fluctuations in the menstrual cycles. This stage usually appears in a woman’s life between the ages of 40 and 50. The menstrual changes may appear in some cases in the late 30′s once the hormones levels start dropping and the fertility naturally declines, while for others, those signs appear only in the late 40′s.

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A majority of the migraine attacks are accompanied by headache, which is an intense, throbbing or pounding pain involving one temple. At times, the pain may be located in the forehead or around the eye or the back of the head. Usually, migraine attack reoccurs and is a chronic disability. The headache is generally on one side of the head, though it may rarely happen on both the sides. The unilateral headache changes sides alternatively, from one attack to another, which is, in fact, characteristic of migraine (otherwise it may be a more serious problem).

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Pregnancy is an absolutely natural phenomenon and witnessing changes in the body are inevitable as the body grows to accommodate the growing baby inside. In most cases the complications are minimal and only some problems might be faced by the expecting mother in the last few days just before delivery but there are exceptions when the mother needs more attention that others and in these cases the state should not be neglected as it deems constant monitoring. To start with, experiencing mood swings and emotional shifts is a common occurrence, you must not worry if you feel anxious, scared, doubtful or excited and impatient about the changes you are experiencing. You can maintain a journal to keep record of your changing state on a day to day basis. Plus it will work out to serve as a memento in years to come.

The moment you think you might be pregnant, visit a clinic and confirm the pregnancy. Once you know that you are pregnant, you must bring some immediate changes. For instance if you are a smoker or drinker, you should give up these habits because alcohol and tobacco are not healthy elements for your unborn child. Also if you are taking any medicines that have been prescribed before, check with a gynecologist to be sure that they do not have side effects on your pregnancy. Pregnancy normally lasts for 40 weeks or 9 months. This period is divided into three trimesters. While your body grows from the first month to the last, you will see changes in your body constantly. These changes cannot be strictly segregated into the three trimesters but more or less are experienced as they have been listed below. Since pregnancy is understood from the first day of the expecting mother’s last period, at the time of conception, the child is actually two weeks old.

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Candida Albicans symptoms vary, depending on where they occur on your body. And, apart from the more obvious symptoms of Candida Albicans, other symptoms can show up that many folks would not even suspect were anything to do with Candida. So it’s very important to seek medical advice when these symptoms are spotted. The earlier that Candida Albicans is diagnosed, the better are your chances of a cure. The longer you leave things, the deeper the infection will become and the harder to eradicate.

Candida Albicans Symptoms Some of the more obvious symptoms of Candida Albicans are:-

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Are there signs and symptoms of menopause? Absolutely! It is a logical question to ask with millions of women experiencing one or more of the signs and symptoms of menopause at this very moment! The so-called ‘change’ will happen, but experiencing many of the symptoms of menopause as early as ages 30′s or 40′s is not normal.

Some of the signs listed below are subtle and may appear to have little relationship to being menopause symptoms. Here is a list of common signs and symptoms of menopause:

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What is Beri Beri?

Beriberi is a vitamin deficiency disease in which the body does not have enough thiamine (vitamin B1). Beriberi literally means “I can’t, I can’t” in Singhalese, which reflects the crippling effect it has on its victims. Thiamine serves as a coenzyme in the chemical pathway responsible for the metabolism of carbohydrates. Persons may become deficient in thiamine either by not ingesting enough vitamin B-1 through the diet or by excess use, which may occur in hyperthyroidism, pregnancy, lactation, or fever. Prolonged diarrhea may impair the body’s ability to absorb vitamin B-1, and severe liver disease impairs its use. Swelling of bodily tissues ( edema ) is common.

Causes of beriberi are:

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Do you think you are pregnant? Want to know what are very early pregnancy symptoms? These can vary from woman to woman. Some very basic things which could lead you to believe that you are pregnant are things such as the most obvious missed period. Below are some very early pregnancy symptoms that are most common in women.

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