Obesity threatens reproductive health in women; it can cause problems with periods and pregnancy too…

Obesity can cause many serious diseases. This not only increases the risk of heart disease and diabetes but also increases the chances of getting gynecological diseases. 

In recent research conducted in Britain, scientists have said that obesity can also cause problems related to reproductive health for women.    

• In this research, scientists tried to find a relationship between obesity and disorders related to reproductive health.

• They included 2,57,193 women in this research.

• All of them were European and their age ranged from 40 to 69 years.

• Their health data was checked with the help of the UK Biobank.

• Scientists created a model through which the effect of women's body mass index (BMI) and waist-to-hip ratio on women's reproductive health was understood.

• Research found a connection between obesity and several reproductive health disorders.

• These include polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), menstrual bleeding, uterine fibroids, and pre-eclampsia.

• PCOS is a hormonal disorder in which women have problems related to menstruation. These include irregular bleeding, late periods, increased facial hair, etc.

• In the case of uterine fibroids, a lump begins to form in the woman's uterus. Although it is not related to cancer.

• Pre-eclampsia is a condition in which complications occur in pregnancy due to high blood pressure.

• Instead of junk food and soft drinks, include healthy things in your diet. Seasonal fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, seeds, and healthy fats promote better health and control of weight. Along with this, do not let the lack of water in the body.

• Exercise is very important to lose weight. According to experts, 150 minutes of high-intensity exercise should be done every week. Along with this, keep doing other physical activities as well.

• Get enough sleep. When you don't get enough sleep, you are more likely to eat unhealthy food. Your body also works well when sleep is complete. 

• Stay away from stress. There is a huge connection between obesity and stress. The stress hormone called cortisol increases the fat in your belly. You can do yoga and meditation to manage stress.

 

Lassa fever and danger…..

There was some relief from the third wave of Corona that the viral fever named Lassa fever knocked. At present, three cases have been reported in the UK.  The three men had traveled to West African countries some time back.  According to experts, Lassa fever is a disease spread by rats. It is especially found in rats of West Africa. This is a fever caused by a virus. There is a place called Lasa in the country of Nigeria, where the first case of this disease came in 1969. Hence this fever was named Lassa fever and the virus was named Lassa virus.  

Soon, the disease had spread to countries like Benin, Ghana, Togo, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Guinea. However, now the disease has reached the endemic stage in these countries. This means the people here have learned to live with Lassa fever and this fever has become normal now. According to an estimate, there are 1 to 3 lakh cases of Lassa fever in West Africa every year, of which 5 thousand die. 

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the mortality rate due to Lassa fever is just 1%, that is, very low. It can prove to be fatal for women in the last months of pregnancy. In 80% of its cases, people do not have any symptoms, due to which the virus is not detectable. 

Some people have to be admitted to the hospital because if not treated at the right time, this disease can become serious. If severe, this fever can attack organs such as the kidney and liver, which is fatal. The risk of death from Lassa fever in hospitalized patients may be up to 15%. At present, not a single case has been reported in India, but international travel has increased this concern. 

This disease is spread by rats when humans eat food contaminated with feces or urine. Apart from this, this disease can also come in humans when the infected rat comes in contact with household items. You can also get a fever if you come into contact with fluids that come out of an infected person's eyes, nose, or mouth. However, this thing has been seen in very few cases. There is no evidence that this disease is spread through hugging, shaking hands, or sitting together. 

Symptoms appear in the body 2 to 3 weeks after being exposed to Lassa fever. However, 8 out of every 10 people do not have any symptoms. 

Mild symptoms:  fever, fatigue, headache, weakness.

Severe symptoms: Vomiting, facial swelling, bleeding, chest, back, and abdominal pain and tremors. 

According to the US health agency Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the most serious complication of Lassa fever is deafness. About a third of infected people have at least one or more deafness. In many cases, people become permanently deaf.

If Lassa fever is diagnosed on time, it can be cured with the current treatment. An antiviral drug called ribavirin is used against this disease. According to the CDC, avoid contact with rats to avoid Lassa fever. Do not allow rats to enter your house.

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and immature death…

In common words, we can say ‘SNORING’ and this should not be avoidable. It requires urgent and proper medical attention as it is indicating many other life-threatening diseases connected with cardio-vascular and respiratory diseases. First, it will start as a disorder and then gradually will convert as a disease if ignored. 

We should understand that the disorder is quite different from diseases. The disorder occurs due to non – punctuality, and carelessness in regular and routine life. At the early stage it will show the very least effects but when it prolongs may convert into many life-threatening diseases. 

[Snoring may disturb your life]

Disorders can be corrected with self and proper attention whereas, diseases need proper medical attention and there is a chance that sometimes it may not be cured too. For instance, some of the people have been seen to suffering from long nose running and the common cold but keep on ignoring and never approach to a doctor to have exact antibiotic or anti-allergic medicines as per doctors consultancy. When the nose is running and cold was felt more than a month, the area from the mucous is coming to get more sensitive, the sinus becomes very weak and it gives birth of sinusitis like disease and that treatment is a large procedure as per my knowledge. 

The disease needs medical attention but disorder need self-control in our lifestyle, food habit and regularity, and punctuality.  Might you have met such person who is snoring very loudly and disturbing the sleeping of their neighbor but the person who snoring might not be aware of the happening, if you inform, sometimes he or she will not accept also but it is our duty to convince them properly and request them to consult doctors as soon as possible because it is a medically called as Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), very dangerous and it curtails the brain activity as snoring never gives calm sleeping to the patients and the patients’ brain still be active more than a normal sleeping person as a result sleeping sickness and related disease is the first appearance of such persons. 

What is obstructive sleep apnea? Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a disease in which breathing often stops for a few moments during sleep and then starts again. It is the most common respiratory disease associated with sleep. OSA occurs when the muscles that support the soft tissues in your throat, such as your tongue and soft palate, begin to relax. This narrows or closes your airway, and momentarily stops your breathing.Whereas, the flow of air from the mouth and nose to the lungs should be smooth at all times, even while sleeping. The period in which breathing stops completely is called apnea or apneic episode. At the same time, the normal flow of air in OSA is stopped several times throughout the night. 

OSA is most commonly seen in older men, but it can affect anyone, including children due to irregular and stylish life. If OSA is left untreated, it can lead to serious health problems, such as -

- High blood pressure (hypertension)

- heart disease

- Stroke

- diabetes

- Abnormal heartbeat

- Pulmonary hypertension.

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) symptoms: Most people with OSA complain of daytime sleepiness. OSA causes a lack of oxygen to the brain and other parts of the body, hence poor sleep quality. It causes lethargy during the day and lacks clarity in the morning. People who sleep with someone with OSA may complain of- 

- Loud snoring

- Gasp

- Shortness of breath (choking)

- Nose breathing

- Shortness of breath while sleeping 

People who struggle with OSA often experience symptoms such as - 

- Headache in the morning

-Having in a bad mood. 

Better this snoring should not be ignored and be treated in time. 

Regular exercise – To avoid snoring before sleeping, the ‘AUM’ yoga must be done for at least ten minutes followed by Anulom and Vilom each 5 minutes every day. This will be repeated morning with an empty stomach also. This is very effective and gives good results even in other throat-related problems too. 

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Disclaimer: The advice and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purposes only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. 

Stomach bloat during menstrual cycle may be controlled with home remedies….

Women have to face many problems during periods. The problem of bloating is also very common at this time. While some women have this during menstruation, some women start having this problem a few days before the period. If you also feel uncomfortable due to period bloating, then, we have some solutions with home remedies that may give you relief from it. 

 [Stomach bloat during the menstrual cycle] 

Experts believe that period bloating is caused by hormonal changes during menstruation. Before bleeding begins the amount of hormones estrogen and progesterone in the body changes. A week before the period, the level of progesterone hormone decreases. This causes the lining of the uterus to expand so that bleeding can occur. Due to these changes, the work of the intestines slows down, and due to which water and salt start accumulating here. This is called water retention in English. This is the main reason for flatulence. Apart from this, contractility in the intestines is also a reason for bloating. 

Some home remedies to avoid period bloating: Although the problem of flatulence also ends at the end of menstruation, in case of more problems, these tips can give you immediate relief.

• Avoid these drinks - Avoid drinking tea, coffee, soda, and carbonated drinks. These can create gas in the stomach, due to which the stomach can become bloated.

• Lemonade - Lemon water can relieve you from the problem of flatulence during periods. It is high in citric acid, which helps in controlling stomach problems. Drink lemon juice mixed with lukewarm water.

• Exercising - During menstruation is difficult, but you can do light exercise or yoga. Bloating is also reduced by walking.

• Aloe vera juice: Aloe vera juice also reduces bloating. Its juice can be drunk 2 to 3 times a day.

• Cumin and black salt- Taking black salt and roasted cumin powder with lukewarm water provides relief in bloating.

• Ajwain water- Mix a teaspoon of carom seeds, a pinch of asafetida, and salt in a glass. Now boil this water, filter it and consume it.

• Coconut water- Coconut water keeps the problem of gas away. In addition, it contains many vitamins and minerals. 

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Heavy bleeding, more pain and mood swings especially in winter – not a normal condition but need attention….

A healthy diet and balanced vitamins in the body play a major role in regulating hormones resulting in regular periods in women. If periods are hard to pass during the winter season, this is not a problem for any individuals but the majority of women face these problems during the menstrual cycle. 

From unbearable pain to mood swings, one has to deal with everything these days. Women notice these changes, but very few people know the reason for this. Actually, the biggest reason behind these problems is the lack of vitamin D.

You have noticed about the day length in the winter season, the days become shorter and the nights longer, so we are less exposed to sunlight and as you know that the Sun is the biggest source of Vitamin D. 

Experts say that during periods, a hormone-like substance called prostaglandin is produced in the body, due to which women feel a lot of pain. Vitamin D helps reduce the production of this substance, which gives relief to women in pain. 

[Heavy bleeding gives more discomfort on menses]

According to gynecologists, women have more mood swings in winters. Due to spending more time indoors, there is no physical activity in this season. It directly affects female mood. 

Ways to ease menstrual problems: 

1.  To reduce the pain in periods, it is necessary to meet the deficiency of vitamin D. According to lady doctors, if a woman is given 3,00,000 units of Vitamin D, 5 days before menstruation, she will not feel much pain.

2. To meet the deficiency of vitamin D, one should sit in the sun for a long time. Apart from this, this deficiency can be overcome by consuming orange juice, milk, and cereals.

3. Light exercise should be done in menstruation. Instead of sitting inside the house, keep your body active. Due to this such hormones are released in the body, which fresh the mood. It also helps in reducing bleeding and pain.

4. Using a heating pad or hot water bottle provides immediate relief in case of pain. 

5.  Light food should be eaten during periods. It includes all types of nutrients in the diet. 

Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. Before adopting treatment/prevention measures, please seek medical advice.