Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder (GERD) can be described as an uncomfortable medical condition wherein there is a burning sensation in the chest, which is also known as heartburn, when the contents from the stomach move up the way into the esophagus. This condition is also called acid reflux, acid regurgitation, or acid indigestion. When the acids from the stomach escape and come up in contact with the linings of the esophagus or the food pipe, they cause heartburn. Although having an acid reflux every once in a while is not considered harmful apart from the discomfort it causes, when there are constant symptoms of having chest burn, about more than two times in a week, then it can be pointed out that the person might be suffering from GERD. Apart from being uncomfortable during those episodes, GERD is very common in the country. It is so common that as per the reports and statistical analysis from the American College of Gastroenterology and the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, it is said that more than 60 million people in the country suffer from heartburns due to acid reflux at least once in a month, and about 15 million experience it as often as daily.

Huntington’s chorea is an inherited condition that results in the progressive degeneration of the brain cells, which affects mobility and thinking and exhibits psychiatric symptoms. Usually, the symptoms are seen in an individual between the age of 30 and 40 years, but they can be seen later or earlier as well. When the symptoms manifest before the age of twenty, it is called juvenile Huntington’s disease. An earlier emergence has faster progression and showcases different symptoms. There are medicines that keep a check on the symptoms related to the disorder, but the cognitive, physical, and mental degradation has no medicine as of now. Movement disorders Huntington’s Chorea affects both voluntary and involuntary movements, but impairment of voluntary movement will have more effect as it can interfere with the day-to-day life. Some of them are as follows: Jerking or writhing involuntarily Eye movements becoming slow and abnormal Muscles behaving improperly by being rigid Being unable to balance the body and having an abnormal gait and posture Difficulty in speaking and swallowing food Cognitive disorders Cognitive disorders associated with Huntington’s chorea are as follows: Difficulty in planning and organizing things Lack of clarity and often getting stuck with one thought Lack of impulse leading to sudden emotional outburst and sexual promiscuity Slow in finding the right word while carrying out conversations Difficulty in learning new things Psychiatric disorders Depression is the most common disorder that is associated with psychiatric disorders.

Cystic fibrosis belongs to a group of progressive genetic diseases. It triggers continual infections in the lungs and limits the patient’s breathing capacity as the condition progressive. Cystic fibrosis is a hereditary condition. A child can develop this disease if their parents are carriers of a defective gene that is responsible for this disease. It is known to affect the digestive system and some other organs of the body. Usually, cystic fibrosis affects the cells that generate fluids like sweat, mucus, and digestive juices. As a result, the secretions become thick and sticky. This disease is not curable, and regular care is essential to manage the condition. Patients with this condition need to undertake steps to thin the mucus over time. If is left untreated, cystic fibrosis can lead to life-threatening complications. Symptoms of cystic fibrosis The symptoms of this disease vary depending on the severity. Today, hospitals across the country screen for this disease in infants as soon as they are born. This ensures that the treatment begins even before the symptoms show up. It is essential for people who have not undergone the screening test to know about the signs and symptoms of this disease. The common symptoms of cystic fibrosis are:

Glaucoma is one of the many eye conditions that cause damage to the optic nerve. The optic nerve is responsible for carrying information from the retina to the brain. So, a person who develops glaucoma may experience problems with their eyesight. Glaucoma is a dangerous condition as it does not lead to any visible symptoms in the early stages. By the time a person notices problems with their vision, the disease might have progressed and led to damage to the eye. Sometimes, people do not notice the symptoms of this condition until they experience irreversible vision loss. At such a stage, it is hard to stop the further loss of vision. People often associate glaucoma with blindness. Although there is a link between the two, it is essential to understand that loss of vision is a long-term consequence of glaucoma that occurs when a patient does not receive timely treatment. If the disease progresses to a severe stage, it can lead to irreversible vision loss. When a person is affected by glaucoma, there is higher than normal pressure inside the eye. This condition is known as ocular hypertension. This increase in pressure above the normal levels cause damage and weaken the optic nerve.

If you are an adult, you are probably worried about high cholesterol. Never mind the number of steps put in during the day or the umpteen leg raises performed at your office desk, when somebody mentions they have ‘high cholesterol’, you automatically assume you have contracted it somehow. It is safe to say that ‘cholesterol anxiety’ is now a part of the modern lifestyle. To understand the risks and the remedies involved in managing high cholesterol, we need to first understand what cholesterol is. Cholesterol is a fat-like substance that is an important part of our cell membranes. It is used in making vitamin D, hormones and plays a part in fat digestion. It is hence essential for our health and well-being. Around 75% of the cholesterol required by the body is manufactured in the liver and small intestine with the remaining 25% supplemented by the food we eat. Cholesterol is transported throughout the body by blood via lipoproteins (particles made of fat and proteins). There are several kinds of lipoproteins but two among them get the most attention – Low-Density Lipoprotein (or LDL) and High-Density Lipoprotein (or HDL). We have heard every armchair fitness expert in history exclaim that too much LDL in your blood is bad for you while a high HDL level is great.