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  Haemorrhoids are swollen veins located around the anus or in the lower rectum. The half of adults have experienced the symptoms of hemorrhoids by the age of 50. Haemorrhoids can either be internal or external. Internal haemorrhoids develop within the anus or rectum. External hemorrhoids develop outside of the anus. Haemorrhoids are also known as piles. External hemorrhoids are the most common and the most troublesome. Causative factors for Piles: There are number of causative factors for Piles: Complications from chronic constipation Sitting on the toilet for a long time Family history of hemorrhoids Weak rectal veins and walls Obesity Sedentary lifestyle Chronic cough Pregnancy Overuse of laxatives or enemas Lifting heavy weights habitually Symptoms The symptoms of hemorrhoids include: Extreme itching around the anus Irritation and pain around the anus An itchy or painful lump or swelling near your anus Fecal leakage A painful bowel movement Blood on your tissue after having a b...

  Asthma is an inflammatory disease of the lungs that often makes breathing difficult and causes attacks of coughing, wheezing, tightness in the chest and shortness of breath. Causative factors for Asthma : Substances that cause allergies (allergens) such as dust mites, pollens, molds, pet dander,even cockroach droppings. In many people with asthma, the same substances that cause allergy symptoms can also trigger an asthma episode. Weather such as dry wind, cold air, or sudden changes in weather can sometimes bring on asthma episode. Respiratory infections such as common cold, influenza, sore throats, and sinus Irritants in the air including smoke from cigarettes, wood fires, or charcoal grills. Also, strong fumes or odors like household sprays, paint, gasoline, perfumes, and scented soaps. Although people are not actually allergic to these particles, they can aggravate inflamed and sensitive airways. Family history of asthma also causes Types of Asthma: Allergic asthma Non-allergi...

  Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland produces too much of the hormone thyroxine (T4). Thyroid gland is a butter-fly shaped endocrine gland found in the front of the neck below the larynx and has two lobes, one on each side of the windpipe. Thyroid gland produces two main hormones, thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). The hypothalamus signals of pituitary gland to make a hormone called thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). Finally thyroid gland regulates its production of hormones based on the amount of TSH it receives. The thyroid gland has an enormous impact on your health. Every aspect of the body metabolism is regulated by thyroid hormones. Hyperthyroidism also known as “Overactive thyroid”. Causative factors for Hyperthyroidism: The most common cause of hyperthyroidism is the autoimmune disorder Graves’ disease. Other causes are : Thyroiditis Hyper functioning thyroid nodules (toxic adenoma, toxic multinodular goiter) Plummer’s disease Symptoms: The sy...