Chronic Illness

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10 Signs and Symptoms of Brain Tumors

Brain tumors can affect people of all ages and backgrounds. While the idea of a brain tumor can be scary, understanding the signs and symptoms can help with early detection and treatment. In this article, we’ll look at ten of the most common symptoms, why they happen and when...

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Warning Signs of a Heart Attack Due to ATTR-CM

Transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) is an underdiagnosed condition in which misfolded transthyretin (TTR) proteins build up in the heart tissue, leading to stiffening of the heart muscle. Over time, this can cause restrictive cardiomyopathy and heart failure—and, in some cases, heart attack. Unlike typical heart attacks caused by blocked...

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Key Symptoms of ITP and How to Spot Them

Platelets are important for blood clotting, and when you have ITP, you may not have enough platelets. This can lead to easy bruising, bleeding and other health problems. One of the most common signs of ITP is easy bruising. People with ITP may notice bruises on their skin even...

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The Weirdest Anxiety Symptoms

It is estimated that almost 20% of Americans experience an anxiety disorder each year. (1) There are more than 100 possible symptoms, many of which are not well known. When these symptoms occur, the anxiety can be exacerbated by the additional worry and stress they cause. This article looks at some of the weird anxiety symptoms and steps you can take to help alleviate anxiety. Anxiety can be categorized as a feeling of mild or severe unease brought about by worry or fear. People with anxiety often respond to...

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How to Live With Anxiety

Occasionally dealing with feelings of anxiety is part and parcel of everyday life. For people with anxiety disorders, those feelings of fear, panic and terror happen more frequently and excessively, affecting their ability to function and deal with everyday situations. Thankfully, several avenues are available to people with anxiety disorders that can help them live with the condition and function daily. An anxiety disorder is a mental health condition that interferes with a person’s ability to perform daily activities, with feelings of anxiety and panic often being difficult to...

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The Most Effective Treatment for Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder affects 2.8% of adults in the United States (1), affecting fractionally more men than women. Although gender plays a limited effect on whom it impacts, it can play a large part in how the symptoms present. Bipolar disorder in men can often go undiagnosed due to men’s propensity to be more reticent in admitting a problem, worrying that they are showing signs of weakness. Here is more information on recognizing bipolar disorder, its main symptoms and how to treat it effectively. Bipolar disorder is a mental health...