It is difficult to diagnose pulmonary hypertension at an early stage as it is usually not detected by a physical examination. When the condition reaches an advanced stage, the symptoms and signs are similar to various health issues related to the lungs and the heart. In order to diagnose the condition, the doctor may evaluate the person’s family and medical history, discuss the symptoms and signs of the conditions, and carry out a physical examination. These various tests can also help determine the severity of pulmonary hypertension, as well as its causes. Causes and risk factors for pulmonary hypertension include the following: 1. Heart malfunctioning The heart has two sides separated by the septum, and while the right side is responsible for pumping blood into the lungs, the left side of the heart receives the oxygen-rich blood from the lungs and pumps it to the rest of the body. In the case of any problem with the left side of the heart, it will lead to blood not being pumped to the body adequately. This will then force the right side of the heart to work harder to pump the blood through the lungs. As a result of this, the pulmonary arteries experience an increase in the pressure of the blood flowing through it, ultimately causing pulmonary hypertension.

When abnormal white blood cells are produced excessively the condition results in leukemia. It affects around forty-five thousand people in the country every year. It is the most common form of blood cancer diagnosed in individuals above the age of fifty-five. It is also commonly found among children who are below the age of fifteen. Leukemia develops when abnormal white blood cells in the bone marrow rapidly increase and begin to destroy the normal blood cells. This makes a person vulnerable to infections. The type of treatment for leukemia depends on the type of white blood cells affected and the severity of the disease (whether it is chronic or acute). There are two main types of leukemia: acute and chronic leukemia. Acute leukemia progresses quickly and is severe. Chronic leukemia, on the other hand, is rather slow. Four common forms of leukemia include: 1. Acute lymphocytic leukemia This type is commonly found among children. It starts in immature T or B lymphocytes. The immune system is made up of lymphoid tissues for which the lymphocytes are the building blocks. Acute lymphocytic leukemia can also affect the bone marrow of the entire body. This type of leukemia can spread to the spleen, liver, and lymph nodes.

Cancer is a condition dreaded by people all over the world. While it can be treated successfully, the process is long and painful in many ways. Common cancer treatments include chemotherapy, radiation, hormone therapy, and surgery. These treatments can have significant side effects during the procedure and after. When one decides to undergo the treatment, they need to be mentally and physically prepared to risk the related side effects. These are the common side effects that one might experience during or after common cancer treatments: 1. Neutropenia It is a medical condition in which the number of white blood cells reduces. WBCs are the main components of the defense mechanism in the body. This condition often takes place after chemotherapy, which is the most common method of treating cancer. Chemotherapy works by killing all the fast-growing cells in the body, which include cancer cells as well as healthy cells. While this treatment is on, you might have a reduced number of white blood cells in the body, increasing the chances of an infection. Thus, a cancer patient is likely to suffer neutropenia. 2. Lymphedema Many times during radiation or cancer surgery, the lymph nodes get damaged or are removed, thus; the lymph fluid might not be able to drain out properly.

Meningitis causes inflammation of the surrounding protective membrane of the brain and spinal cord. If not treated properly, this condition can be fatal. It is believed that meningitis is caused by a virus or a bacterium but there are cases where meningitis develops due to a certain medication, illness, and injury. Based on the cause for the development of the disease, meningitis can be grouped into five types. The symptoms of all types of meningitis are similar with a few differences. Also, the treatment and severity of the illness differs based on the cause that has been diagnosed. Therefore, identifying the type of meningitis a person is suffering from is essential to provide the appropriate treatment. Various types of meningitis include the following: 1. Parasitic meningitis Naegleria fowleri, a parasite, is the main source for primary amebic meningoencephalitis also abbreviated as PAM. This is a very rare form of meningitis that causes an infection in the brain and advances rapidly. On average, it takes between one to twelve days. There were around thirty diagnosed cases of primary amebic meningoencephalitis in the country between 2003 – 2012. Usually, in most cases, the symptoms are displayed within seven days after the person has been affected by the condition.

Cosmetic surgery is a type of plastic surgery, which are surgeries to enhance one’s appearance. According to various statistics, cosmetic surgery has witnessed exponential growth in surgical procedures in the country. By nature, cosmetic surgeries offer an exciting experience to most patients as they are looking forward to the changes that the surgery will bring about. However, post completion of the surgical process, it takes time to completely recover and heal. To speed up the recovery process after a cosmetic surgery procedure, try the following tips: 1. It is important to ensure to not push through the pain If you are experiencing pain after the completion of your cosmetic surgery procedure, please adhere to the medication schedule as prescribed by your physician. Always try to be patient and try to not push through the pain. It is of utmost importance to stay in control and not indulge in activities that might tamper with your recovery. This can be quite dangerous and may exacerbate the problem and the scars may take more time to heal. 2. Avoid being lethargic Make sure that you get enough rest during the first two/three days post-surgery. However, do not lie down continuously even if you do not feel like doing anything.