Peptic ulcers (gastric or duodenal) are treatable by a medical professional. This condition requires a medical diagnosis which usually involves lab tests or imaging tests such as endoscopy or barium swallow. Use of endoscopy for peptic ulcers Endoscopy is a nonsurgical procedure used to examine a person’s digestive tract while the patient is under sedation. Using an instrument called an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera attached to it,  your healthcare professional can view pictures of your digestive tract on a color TV monitor. During an upper endoscopy, the endoscope is gently passed through the mouth and throat and into the esophagus, allowing the doctor to view the esophagus, stomach, and upper part of the small intestine. Sometimes endoscopes are used in combination with ultrasound devices. Endoscopic ultrasound combines the upper endoscopy and ultrasound examination so that your healthcare professional may compare and contrast the images and information about various parts of the digestive tract. Healthcare professionals sometimes use other devices within an endoscope. These other devices include a variety of instruments that can be used to take a biopsy (removal of tissue), detect active bleeding from an ulcer and stop the bleeding, and remove polyps in the intestines.

Lymphoma is classified as cancer that develops within the lymphatic system, or the body’s germ defense system, which is made up of the spleen, bone marrow, and lymph nodes (and glands). Lymphomas occur in two main types—Hodgkin’s lymphoma (also known as Hodgkin’s disease), and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Oncologists and doctors recommend lymphoma course of treatment that aims to destroy all traces of cancerous cells (if possible) while easing cancer symptoms and improving patient life quality with treatments leading to prolonged remission (or living cancer free). Treatments are typically based on several different factors, including: Lymphoma type Cancer stage or progression rate Patient health, age, and preferences Most cases of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (roughly 80%) respond well when the cancer is localized to a specific area of the body, and when treated with a combination of the following: 1. Watch and wait In cases of slow progressing non-Hodgkin lymphomas, doctors may opt to wait and surveil the cancer with periodic testing and monitoring. A course of treatment will be decided once symptoms begin to interfere with quality of life. 2. Radiation therapy Radiotherapy is a treatment that direct high-powered energy rays (or protons) directly at cancerous cells to kill them. 3. Chemotherapy Chemotherapy employs powerful drugs, either intravenously or orally, to destroy cancerous cells.

A recent study published by the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) journal, reveals a surprising link between menopause and chronic pain sensitivity. In fact, in addition to the myriad of negative symptoms that result in perimenopausal and menopausal women due to low or fluctuating estrogen, chronic pain complaints are particularly common in women during midlife when, as researchers note, pain sensitivity is at an all time high. In addition, women in their perimenopausal, menopausal, and post-menopausal years may be prone to disrupted sleep, reduced physical activity, and weight gain, which all contribute to a lower pain tolerance. Here are a few of the chronic pain conditions common to women in menopause: 1. Osteoporosis According to statistics from the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), 10 million U.S. individuals suffer from osteoporosis, however, 80% of them are female. Women usually tend to have smaller, finer bones compared to men. However, during perimenopause and menopause estrogen, a hormone that safeguards and strengthens bones, reduces drastically, resulting in bone loss and increased risk of bone fractures. The NOF claims that 1 in 2 women over the age of 50-years old will break a bone due to osteoporosis. 2. Fibromyalgia Researches have long speculated that progesterone and estrogen (both female sex hormones) are linked to fibromyalgia.

According to a recent National Health and Nutrition Examination survey, 8.3 million U.S. adults suffer from gout, a type of rheumatic arthritis that causes increased uric acid levels in the blood and the formation of uric acid crystals in joints. Symptoms include joint pain, tenderness, inflammation, redness, and even mobility issues. While some patients are treated by general practitioners, gout specialists including nurse advocates and rheumatologists can better educate and tailor gout treatments based on leading edge research. Read on to learn more about the benefits of working with a rheumatologist or nurse advocate to treat your chronic gout: 1. You’re unresponsive to traditional gout treatments General practitioners and even some specialists will often prescribe traditional treatments first. These may include first line medications like oral or intravenous corticosteroids, colchicine, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (or NSAIDs). However, not all patients respond well to these medications, which is where the expertise of a gout specialist is beneficial. For instance, pegloticase (marketed under the drug name Krystexxa) is a leading edge recombinant pegylated uricase used to lower uric acid in the bloodstream to reduce gout symptoms and flare ups. 2. You suffer an adverse reaction Drugs like Krystexxa are administered intravenously. However, in rare cases drugs given by infusion have caused a severe allergic reaction within a few hours post-treatment.

Some contributing factors for ED can be psychological in nature, such as depression, anxiety, and stress. While all natural remedies should be discussed with a medical professional prior to using, the following natural treatments have been known to help ED: 1. Panax ginseng One of the available treatments for ED is panax ginseng. This supplement is also often referred to as herbal Viagra. Research has found out that between 600 and 1,000 milligrams taken three times a day can result in improvement in erection quality. Research finds that panax ginseng extract has the ability to work at a cellular level to improve erectile dysfunction, which puts it among the most effective treatment options for men who have a high concentration of lipids in the blood, and conditions such as metabolic syndrome. The herb is also anti-inflammatory, which can help enhance lung function and help increase blood flow, both of which help address erectile dysfunction. 2. Rhodiola rosea Rhodiola rosea is another natural treatment for erectile dysfunction. This substance can be helpful in 150- and 200 milligram doses per day to help increase energy and help eliminate fatigue. By taking this supplement, many men were able to experience a significant improvement in the quality of their erections.