Depression can be caused by a combination of reasons. The factors that cause depression can be genetic, psychological, biological, or even environmental. The theory that depression is caused by an imbalance of chemicals or neurotransmitters in the brain has been difficult to prove, and the MRI’s of people suffering from depression appears different from those without depression. This cannot, however, explain why the person is undergoing depression or how it can be diagnosed. Scientists are still researching in order to find out what causes depression. Although certain genes may be responsible for causing depression, as it is known to run in some families, this cannot be said to be the only cause as people without a family history of depression also seem to suffer from it. Sometimes a depressive event in life can trigger a depressive episode. Certain trauma that may cause depression could include the loss of a loved one, relationship issues, stress, drug or alcohol abuse, certain medical conditions, and even certain medicines. There is, unfortunately, no established cure for depression. But there are certain therapies that are practiced in many depression treatment centers that can help patients suffering from depression. Let’s take a look at some of the most effective therapies that are followed widely in depression treatment centers:

When a patient is diagnosed with severe eosinophilic asthma, indicating the presence of more than normal levels of eosinophils, doctors begin treatment with a goal of controlling and improving the symptoms. This can be done by reducing the eosinophils that are present in the airways. As the levels of eosinophils reduce, a person will be able to regain control of their breathing. In most cases, patients respond favorably to therapies that work for asthma and therapies used in the treatment of eosinophilia. Some patients can develop resistance to these therapies. There are many treatment options available to control asthma attacks and improve the patient’s quality of life. Whereas a few options focus on controlling the asthma attacks, some focus on preventing inflammation in the lungs. New research has brought in tremendous possibilities with the introduction of lab-made antibodies that are injected into the patients.  These medicines are grouped as biologic therapies. Corticosteroids Corticosteroids are a group of medications that are used to reduce inflammation in the body and are very commonly used to treat asthma. They are used in inhalers by those affected by many types of asthma. However, they are not as effective for severe eosinophilic asthma and have to be supplemented with corticosteroid pills.

Stage IV of breast cancer, or the advanced form of breast cancer, is commonly referred to as metastatic breast cancer. Although not a specific type of cancer, it denotes the severity and stage of the progression of the disease. At this stage, the cancer has spread beyond the breast and has affected the lymph nodes associated with other organs in the body, such as the bones, liver, lungs, and even the brain. Although the cancer spreads to the other regions or organs within the body, it is still viewed as breast cancer and treated with specific metastatic breast cancer treatment options. For example, breast cancer that has spread to the bones is not counted as an additional bone cancer but rather treated as metastatic breast cancer of the bones. This is because the origin of the cancer is known. The occurrence of metastatic breast cancer In some cases, the very stage at which breast cancer is first diagnosed is the metastatic stage. This is what is referred to as de novo metastatic breast cancer. Usually, this form of cancer arises quite a few years after the individual has completed breast cancer treatment (the early or locally advanced stages). Metastatic breast cancer is at times a distant recurrence.   What are the risks associated with metastatic breast cancer?

Staging in cancer is the process which indicates the extent of damage done by the cancerous cells. It helps the doctors to understand how early or advanced the cancer is. Once diagnosed, the staging of cancer helps doctors to plan the treatment as well as track the patient’s progress during and after the procedures. Staging also helps doctors and scientists to work out survival rates. It includes the tumor’s size, whether cancer has metastasized, and the organs it has spread to. Staging for lung cancer is different and distinct for the two types of cancer; small cell lung cancer and non-small cell lung cancer. Small cell lung cancer and staging (SCLC) Small cell and non-small cell lung cancers are the two major types of lung cancer. SCLC incidents are about 15% of the total number of lung cancer cases. It starts in the bronchi but can also occur in the periphery of the lungs. If left untreated, it can spread at a rapid rate. Smokers are at high risk for SCLC. There is currently no tool or test that helps in the early screening of SCLC. Apart from imaging tests, it is diagnosed and staged using sputum cytology, bronchoscopy, ultrasound, needle biopsy, and thoracentesis.

Cancer that begins to develop in the lymphatic system through the lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell, is known as lymphoma. These cells are an important part of the immune system and work to protect the body against different diseases. As this cancer is present in the lymphocytes, it increases the risk of metastasizing and spreads to the different body parts through the bloodstream. Lymphoma is of two types: Non-Hodgkin lymphoma and Hodgins lymphoma. Each carries its own set of risk factors. There are several factors that can contribute to increasing the risk of developing this form of cancer. According to research, some of the most common factors that increase an individual’s chance of getting this condition include: Age All are at risk of getting this disease, irrespective of their age. However, individuals who are above the age of 60 years face a greater risk. Sometimes, there could be a few exceptions like children and younger adults between the age of 20 and 30 years. Sex There are some types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that are common among women, whereas there are some that more likely to affect men. Hodgkin lymphoma, on the other hand, is recorded to widely affect a larger number of men.

Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory disease that causes inflammation of the digestive tract, also known as the gastrointestinal tract (GI). The disease can affect any part of the tract from the mouth to the anus, but it most commonly affects the small intestine. It also affects the eyes, skin, and joints in some cases. Symptoms Crohn’s disease often causes diarrhea, abdominal pain, and cramps as the most common symptoms. People suffering from the disease also experience fever, fatigue, bloody stools, mouth sores, loss of appetite, and weight loss. Some other symptoms of the disease are inflammation of the skin, joints, eyes, liver, or bile duct. In children, the disease can lead to delayed growth or sexual development. Causes The exact cause of Crohn’s disease is unknown, but there can be several causes that aggravate the condition. Immunity and heredity issues can be two major factors that can lead to the development of the disease. A bacterium can trigger the disease where the immune system fights off the invading microorganism but an abnormal immune response results in an attack on the digestive tract cells as well. A family history of the disease can lead to an increased risk of an individual developing the disease.

Vertigo is a medical condition commonly associated with the feeling that the world or surrounding objects are spinning. This may be related to nausea, vomiting, sweating, or difficulties in walking. The signs of vertigo are barely noticeable, however, at times it may be severe, and the person experiencing it may find it difficult to maintain balance and perform everyday tasks. It usually occurs due to a problem in the inner ear but can also be caused by vision problems and other similar conditions. Vertigo involves the sensation of movement and is medically different from dizziness or lightheadedness. Vertigo can be classified into three different types – objective, subjective, and pseudo vertigo. Objective vertigo is described as the sensation of rotation of the surrounding stationary objects. Subjective vertigo is the feeling that the person himself/herself is spinning. Pseudovertigo is an intense sensation of rotation that the patient feels inside his/her head. Causes There are several conditions in the brain and the nervous system that may lead to vertigo. Peripheral vertigo occurs due to a disturbance in the balance organs of the inner ear whereas central vertigo results when there is a disruption in parts of the brain known as sensory nerve pathways.

Impotence is also called as erectile dysfunction. It is the inability to have an erection or an act of satisfactory sexual intercourse. Erectile dysfunction does not happen because of prostate cancer but can happen due to the treatments for the disease. The treatments for prostate cancer are:  Surgery to remove the entire prostate gland  Radiation therapy whether by external beam or radioactive implants Cryosurgery a process of freezing cancerous tissues  Hormone therapy  All the above-mentioned treatments for prostate cancer can cause erectile dysfunction or impotence. Some treatments cause impotence sooner than the others. Can impotence occur after the treatment? Surgery Some degree of erectile dysfunction happens just after the surgery to remove the prostate even if the doctors try to spare the nerve that controls erections. The degree of erectile dysfunction depends on the type of surgery, stage of cancer and the surgeon’s operating skills. If the nerves are spared during the surgery, recovery from erectile dysfunction is possible within a year of the procedure. Recovery of the erectile function after a non-nerve-sparing surgery is difficult but is possible. The use of vacuum devices and drugs like Viagra improve the quality of erection and normalize sexual function. If a man is able to achieve erection then he may not lose the ability to achieve orgasm but these orgasms are dry with very little or no ejaculation.

Gallbladder pain symptoms trouble approximately 10% to 15% of the American population, and over $6.8 billion is spent for gallbladder treatment annually. Fortunately, the fatal cases of gallbladder problems have decreased from over 5000 in 1950 at a rate greater than approximately 50% in 2017. Having said that, with an estimate of 1.8 million check-ups each year, gallbladder pain symptoms seem to be the leading cause of hospital admissions with over 750,000 cholecystectomy operations taking place annually. However, out of the 10% American population, approximately only 1% suffer from serious gastrointestinal problems and the rest 9% get unnoticed throughout their entire lives. It is important to understand the anatomy of gallbladder pains to understand at which point one must visit the doctor for professional advice. Gallstones Formation of gallstones in the gallbladder gives rise to gallbladder pain symptoms, which one may experience. It is the size and composition of these gallstones, which describe whether there is a necessity of surgery or not. Most of the population carry gallstones with them from the age of 20, but might not require surgery. The common conditions of the gallbladder, i.e., gallstones, cholecystitis, gallbladder cancer, or gallstone pancreatitis, all originate from the formation of gallstones in the gallbladder.

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a chronic ailment characterized by the formation of blood lumps in veins located deep inside the body. It is a severe condition and typically forms near the thigh or lower leg. DVT is called by other names also such as thromboembolism, post-thrombotic syndrome, and post-phlebitic syndrome. Risk factors associated with DVT Cases, where patients are prone to symptoms of DVT or the common risk factors related to DVT, are as follows: Vein injuries Obesity Family history of DVT Placing of a catheter in a vein Consumption of birth control pills Heavy smoking Hormonal therapy Staying seated for prolonged periods of time Hereditary blood clotting disorders Cancer Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) Heart failure or cardiovascular disease Surgery, especially joint-replacement surgery Pregnancy Symptoms of DVT The most common symptoms of DVT include the following: Inflammation of the ankle, foot or leg, especially on one side only Cramping pain in leg, which starts up from the calf Unexpected and unexplained pain in the foot and ankle A certain area of the skin that feels warmer than other parts Color changes in the skin with the skin turning pale or a reddish or bluish color over the affected area Treatment methods for DVT The symptoms of DVT can be treated using these common treatment methods:

There are many kinds of conditions that may affect the joints and bones, which make movement and normal mobility quite painful. Gout is one such condition which is a form of arthritis. In this condition, blood crystals and clots are formed by the high levels of uric acid which may be lurking around in the blood. These tend to gather around the joints, which is when the pain and inflammation begins. Usually, the urine is what eliminates and removes the excess uric acid from our body. This uric acid basically comes from the purines in food, which are absorbed and broken down by the urine. However, when the breakdown of the uric acid does not happen properly, it does not pass out with the urine, causing conditions like gout. The symptoms usually include pain and swelling along with a warm sensation in the affected area. There are a number of ways in which gout may be treated, the foremost being with the help of one’s diet. There are many kinds of food that suit gout, and several others that do not suit this condition. Let us cast a glance on what you may eat so that you can manage this condition by avoiding gout causing food.