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Taking painkillers regularly? You might face hearing problems

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Taking painkillers regularly? You might face hearing problems

People say painkillers are dangerous and cause lot of side effects. Well, it is true. If you are someone consuming over-the-counter painkillers, such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen or aspirin, then you may be at risk of hearing loss.

A 45-year-old bank executive, Gaurav Upreti experienced hearing loss after taking painkillers for a brief ailment in 2016. Later, he had to face permanent hearing loss. It is then he underwent bilateral cochlear implantation on the advice of doctors.

“Upreti’s is a classic example where the use of painkillers led to hearing loss. Excess drug abuse, use of painkillers, patients on dialysis, or anti-cancer drugs, persistent noise pollution are high-risk factors of losing the hearing ability if not addressed timely,” said Sumit Mrig, Principal Consultant and Head ENT, Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, who conducted the surgery.

He added, “Sometimes, patients reach a stage when no hearing aids help them and then only cochlear implants are the solution. The message is that one should not rely on over-the-counter pain relievers that may cause hearing loss.”

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Know the causes and side effects of the obesity

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Know the causes and side effects of the obesity

Obesity:

Obesity is a complex disease involving an excessive amount of body fat.Obesity is not just a cosmetic concern.It is a medical problem that increases the risk of other diseases and health problems, such as

  1. Heart disease
  2. Diabetes
  3. High blood pressure and
  4. Certain cancers

Main causes of obesity:

  1. Diet
  2. Drinking
  3. Lack of physical activity
  4. Environment
  5. Hormonal Issues
  6. Genetics
  7. Medical condition
  8. Medication

Most common health problems with obesity :

  1. Type 2 diabetes
  2. Hypertension
  3. Dyslipidemia and heart disease
  4. Stroke
  5. Cancers
  6. Respiratory problems an sleep apnoea
  7. Fatty liver disease
  8. Kidney disease
  9. Osteoarthritis
  10. Psychological disorders
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Is fatigue dangerous ?

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Is fatigue dangerous ?

Fatigue can have some pretty harmful effects from reduced concentration to irritability, reckless risk-taking, poor work quality, an even falling asleep behind the wheel.

Even a week of feeling more tried than usual is not uncommon. Yet most people can tell when their fatigue feels like something more serious. If that’s  the case, or your fatigue  gets worse or lasts longer than a week or two, its time to see your doctor.

Signs of fatigue:

It my feel like overwhelming tiredness, which makes people unable to complete normal activities of daily living.It may also worsen the difficulties associated with a person’s brain injury.

Example:

  1. Forgetfulness
  2. Irritability
  3. Slurred speech
  4. Dizziness
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All that you have to know about diarrhea

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All that you have to know about diarrhea

Diarrhea:

Diarrhea is one of the most common health complaints. Diarrhea is characterize by abnormally loose or watery stools. Most cases of diarrhea are due to bacteria, viruses or parasites. Digestive system disorders can also cause chronic diarrhea.

Causes of diarrhea:

Many cases of diarrhea are due to an infection in the gastrointestinal tract. The microbes responsible trusted source for this infection include:

  1. Bacteria
  2. Viruses
  3. Parasitic organisms

Some of the major causes of chronic diarrhea include:

  1. Microscopic colitis
  2. Malabsorptive and maldigestive diarrhea
  3. Chronic infections
  4. Drug-induced diarrhea
  5. Endocrine-related causes
  6. Cancer-related causes

Symptom:

Diarrhea refers to watery stools, but it may be accompanied by other symptoms. These include:

  1. Stomach pain
  2. Abdominal cramps
  3. Bloating
  4. Weight loss
  5. Fever
  6. Body aches
  7. chills
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