A person is said to be affected by deep vein thrombosis (DVT) when a blood clot forms in the veins in their legs, thighs, pelvis, or arms. This clot disrupts the job of the veins, which is to circulate the blood throughout the body. The clot can cause severe pain, swelling, irritation and the affected part is warm to the touch. Sometimes DVT does not give out any symptoms. There are many situations and conditions which make people at a higher risk for DVT. Your lifestyle could be increasing the risk of DVT if: You are over the age of 40. You work in the same position either sitting or standing for a long time disrupting normal blood flow. You are traveling sitting in the same position for a long time – in a flight or a long drive. You spend a long time resting post illnesses or those who spend hours watching TV lying down without moving are also at risk. You have a BMI above 30. You smoke – Smoking is a gateway and an invitation to many disorders. Smoking damages the blood vessels and makes the blood more viscous, making it prone to clotting. The risk of DVT can be increased by health-related issues, that is if:

As soon as the early warning signs of a urinary tract infection are noticed, starting with the natural treatment options is the most sensible thing to do. Early warning signs of a urinary tract infection include: Acute pain, unusual discomfort, or a burning sensation while passing urine. The instinct to pass urine with urgency even after the bladder has been noticeably emptied. Discoloration of urine from the usual transparent, pale yellow color to a cloudy tinge. Dark, cola-colored urine, or passage of urine accompanied by blood in some cases. Fishy/foul-smelling urine, especially when infected by the bacteria that causes a urinary tract infection. Fever or chills, a sign of any infection in the body. Nausea or vomiting accompanied by tenderness or pain in the lower back or abdominal region. Rectal pain in men and pelvic pain in women, when the infection has moved from the lower urinary tract to the upper urinary tract. Natural treatment options to be followed when the urinary tract infection is diagnosed early in the lower tract: Increase fluid intake Being adequately hydrated keeps men and women protected to a significant extent from urinary tract infections. Gulping plenty of clean drinking water throughout the day, and urinating often helps expel the infection-causing bacteria from the body.

Rheumatoid arthritis is a condition where the immune system attacks the individual’s joints and this leads to inflammation leading to severe pain and a variety of other symptoms. If this condition gets diagnosed at the earliest, the complications arising can be minimized. Thereby understanding different things to minimize the condition is of importance. What are the different ways in which rheumatoid arthritis can manifest? Polymyalgia onset The affected person is usually old and experiences significant stiffness around the pelvic girdle and shoulders. One other sign that can be seen through this onset is the rise of the erythrocyte sedimentation rate. In this period, there will be a good response to the administration of corticosteroids given at a low dose. Systemic onset The first symptoms that are observed when the condition starts in this manner are fever, fatigue, depression, or something related to extra-articular manifestations like vasculitis or serositis. Manifestations in arteries, however, are usually absent in the starting stages. Palindromic onset When the condition manifests itself in this way, the individual would experience back to back episodes of redness, pain, and swelling at either one or several joints simultaneously. Each symptom could last for about one to two days. Eventually, the symptoms would turn persistent.

Depression is no easy term. It is expected that one in six adults across the country is susceptible to depression, and this number is expected to rise by 20% in the next decade. There are several early warning signs that one should make a note of to seek professional help. Here are some self-help tips for figuring these early warning signs. Are you anxious most of the time? Depression does not happen without anxiety. Prolonged anxiety is referred to as depression. Therefore, ask yourself how calm or anxious you are. If you are occasionally anxious, perhaps there is nothing to worry about. But if you find yourself reacting to even a frivolous stimulus, then you need to be more observant. Maintain a journal. This will help you to understand what triggers you and what does not. A pattern will emerge and even if you don’t understand it, a professional would. Reality check Ask yourself questions like: When was the last time you did something you love to do or something that you have had in your bucket list for a long time? Are you going out with your friends and family often? Even once in 10 days is a good number.

When the number of platelets present in the body reduces drastically, a blood disorder known as immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) occurs. Platelets are an important part of the body’s defense mechanism and help in reducing bleeding by creating a blockade. However, when their count reduces, one may easily be prone to bleeding gums, bruising, and even internal bleeding. Some early warning signs that can help individuals detect this condition are as follows: Small red bumps on the skin: Petechiae is a condition that is a normal symptom of ITP. Petechiae are small red bumps on the skin that are caused because of blood underneath. They develop from looking like a red rash to slightly raised, pin-pointed bumps. Bleeding gums: ITP can affect the gums, bleeding from which would be considered external bleeding. Even while brushing teeth, ITP could lead to bleeding from the gums. Severe cases of ITP can result in bleeding even through flossing and brushing. Heavy flow during periods: During ITP, the platelet count reduces greatly, and this also affects the menstrual cycle. It turns the bleeding heavier than normal cycles. In addition to the frustration caused by heavy bleeding, there could be other complications such as anemia.