Conditions

To treat diabetes, people must manage their insulin levels — often with injections. Fortunately, there are ways to manage your insulin levels without using a needle. Start a search today to learn more about alternative methods to insulin injections. From inhaled insulin to insulin pumps, there are many alternative approaches worth exploring. It can be helpful […]

Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory disease of the digestive, or gastrointestinal (GI), system that affects around 780,000 Americans. It is most commonly diagnosed between the ages of 15 and 35. Although Crohn’s disease can affect any part of your digestive system from the mouth to the anus, it most commonly affects the small intestine and the colon, also known as the large intestine.

Even when you least expect it, germs – bacteria, viruses, and all kinds of matter that can make you sick – are around. While most people are only worried about catching a cold or coming down with the flu during the fall and winter, you can fall sick at any time.

Urinary incontinence is the involuntary passing of urine, ranging from mild or severe. Although increasingly common, many sufferers of urinary incontinence feel embarrassed and uncomfortable when they experience an episode. About a third of people over age 60 are estimated to be incontinent, and it is not uncommon at earlier stages of development.

Headaches are very common. So it’s not too surprising that headaches are commonly misunderstood and sometimes confused with well-intentioned second (and third) hand opinions and suggestions. Some work. Some don’t. Here at Healthversed, we will help sort out what are the best ways to combat those annoying headaches.

Hearing the words “you have diabetes” can be devastating on the best of days. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), an estimated 21 million people in this country have already gone through the shock of hearing that they have diabetes.

The last thing you want when you go to the doctor’s office is for your physician to say, “I’m sorry, but we just don’t know what’s wrong with you.” Unfortunately, this happens more than health professionals like to admit.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a major health concern in the U.S. This disease of the respiratory system causes restricted airflow and an abnormal inflammatory response, which can make something as simple as breathing extremely difficult.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is known as a condition that involves difficulty paying attention, excessive amounts of energy, and an inability to control behavior that interferes with functioning or development. For children diagnosed with this mental disorder, their symptoms usually become apparent between the ages of six and twelve.

Rheumatoid arthritis or RA is an autoimmune disorder affecting the joints and organs. RA tends to alternate between symptom flare-ups and remission periods, making it a difficult disorder to predict and treat. A great deal of research into rheumatoid arthritis has identified many risk factors and potential treatments, although there is still no cure for arthritis.