Bone & Joint Ailments
Bone and joint diseases threaten the health and function of your bones and joints, often leading to pain, inflammation, and swelling around the joint(s). They include osteoarthritis, Gout, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis – with osteoarthritis being the most prevalent form. Other forms of arthritis may include psoriatic arthritis, which occurs when cartilage (hard tissue lining bones in joint formation) breaks down, or fibromyalgia, which affects multiple joints simultaneously throughout your body, causing pain throughout your body at once – like numerous cases at once!
Bone and joint diseases present with various symptoms that vary according to each condition, from osteoarthritis, which often appears achy or stiff, usually in hands, feet, hips, knees, or spine, through Gout (an inflammatory arthritis condition marked by acidic crystals building up in your joint) and Gout; both result from acidic crystals building up over time in one joint (usually big toe). Furthermore, other joint diseases and disorders include rotator cuff tears, bursitis, dislocations, and tendinitis, which are caused by overuse of the affected area.
Some bone and joint conditions require surgery in order to repair or replace damaged or diseased tissues, for instance, to correct broken bones, fractured shoulder blades, or torn ligaments in knees or shoulders. A surgeon can perform procedures known as joint fusion in which they join two bones together with plates, screws, or pins to form one solid unit.
Mental Health Ailments
Mental health conditions, often referred to as mental illnesses, affect your thinking, feelings, perceptions, and mood, as well as how well you work and interact with others. They can last short-term or become chronic (long-lasting). Some mental illnesses cause distress and disability that interfere with daily functions and functioning.
Mental illnesses require treatment and care just like any physical disease or injury; however, due to the stigma surrounding mental illnesses, many don’t seek help when needed.
People of all backgrounds and cultures experience mental health concerns that range from mild to severe, such as depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and eating disorders. Most are treatable; when mental health concerns begin to interfere with daily life and disrupt functioning at home, school, or work, it may become a mental illness and require professional treatment.
Early treatment can prevent mental illnesses from worsening and interfere with work, learning, or interpersonal relationships. While some may develop mental illnesses without any warning signs at first, most show early symptoms that family, friends, teachers, or the individual themselves may notice changes to how they feel or think – these “red flag” early warning signals should be taken seriously.
Psychosocial treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy are effective ways to manage many mental illnesses. Psychologists, psychiatrists, psychotherapists, and some primary care physicians offer these forms of treatment. At the same time, medication may also help some conditions and get you back into socializing and maintaining daily routines again. Transportation services, healthy food and sleep habits, meaningful paid or volunteer activities as well as supportive relationships all can play a part in mental wellness while managing symptoms effectively.
Sexual Health Ailments
Sexual health refers to the physical, emotional, and social well-being of sexuality; it encompasses the freedom to enjoy pleasurable sexual experiences without fear of sexually transmitted diseases or unwanted pregnancy; coercion, violence, or discrimination is also often present while having healthy approaches to sexuality such as respectful relationships communication openness are also integral components.
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are infectious bacterial, viral, or parasitic diseases transmitted during unprotected oral, anal, or vaginal sex that can spread unknowingly between partners. They may lead to sores or rashes, unusual odors, discharge or bleeding, fatigue, headaches, fever, and possibly permanent neurological damage. Some, such as HIV, may not present with visible symptoms and go undetected for extended periods.
Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) involves various strategies, including always wearing protection while engaging in sexual activity, communicating openly about risk-taking behavior and sexually transmitted diseases with your partner(s), and getting regular tests at a specialized clinic. If you suspect an STI exists, getting tested as soon as possible is vital since many can be successfully treated early on.
Medical professionals may be able to treat sexual dysfunction using medications or therapies such as acupuncture and counseling with a relationship/sex therapist for issues with desire. Sexual dysfunction may also be the result of organic or mental illnesses like depression and anxiety or medication side effects, like antidepressants or birth control pills that cause side effects causing sexual dysfunction. A thorough medical history and exam can help a physician decide the most suitable course of treatment; in some instances, the physician may suggest discontinuing taking any specific antidepressant or birth control pills, which contribute to it all.