Known by different names like benign enlargement of the prostate, nodular hyperplasia and benign prostatic hyperplasia, enlarged prostate is a medical condition wherein the size of the prostate of middle-aged and elderly men increases beyond what is normal. Factors that may contribute to such growth include estrogen and testosterone. Common risk factors include national origin, heredity as well as aging. Learn more about this interesting health problem by taking a closer look at the different enlarged prostate symptoms, treatments and diagnosis. Signs of Enlarged Prostate It is easier to determine people who are suffering from enlarged prostate, thanks to the presence of several major and minor signs. Early symptoms of this difficult condition include the frequent need to urinate, straining while urinating and dribbling at the end of urination. While urinating, patients may experience sudden stops before starts while urinating. Furthermore, they are likely to develop urinary tract...

When the carotid artery is blocked, a stroke could take place. By knowing the facts about the disease, early treatment can be administered. Carotid Artery Disease Signs The best way to tell if there is a problem with the carotid arteries is by recognizing the symptoms of a stroke. These are collectively known as TIA (transient ischemic attacks). Among the minor and major symptoms are headaches, nausea or dizziness. Patients also feel a tingling or numbness in various parts of the body. Vision may be impaired. During a stroke paralysis may occur. Paralysis may affect the arm, leg or side of the face. In some instances the entire left or right side of the body is paralyzed. Fainting could happen. Some people may fall into a coma. The symptoms are very similar to most other heart ailments. Carotid Artery Disease Diagnosis A doctor will use a stethoscope to check for carotid artery problems. He / she will be looking for the sound of a bruit. Existence of the sound is only one part of the...

Recent years have seen an increase in the understanding of this health condition. By recognizing the symptoms early, getting treatment and establishing proper care becomes possible. Autism Signs One of the most conspicuous symptoms is not speaking; those who do only say a single word. In most cases the child may repeat a phrase or word he or she has heard. Another major sign is limited interest. Instead of playing with other kids, they just repeat the simple actions of people around them. Aside from repeating patterns and phrases, these children are prone to screaming fits and twiddling of fingers. They may rock back and forth and drool. Other symptoms include biting their fingers or hitting their heads against the wall. Some gouge at their own eyes. Some cry or laugh for no discernible reason. Autism Diagnosis The best way of diagnosing is to observe the child’s behavior. The behavior mentioned earlier will be watched out for. Other signs to look for include inability or refusal to...

The main stress hormone active in the body is cortisol. High cortisol symptoms in the body are often manifested when there is an increased demand for the pituitary gland to produce and release cortisol into the body to provide more energy, enhance the immune system and regulate inflammatory responses of the body and to regulate blood sugar. The increased level of high cortisol is often triggered by increased level of stress. The significance of increased level of cortisol can result to advanced aging, increased abdominal size, and weight gain. Likewise if the level of cortisol level is too low the person may suffer from fatigue, exhaustion and it may lead to an endocrine system disease called Addison’s disease. Signs of High Cortisol Symptoms The signs of high cortisol symptom usually become evident when the level goes beyond the normal amount required for normal metabolic function. There are adverse effects in moods and physiological functions of the body when there is increased cortisol...

Successful treatment of this condition requires early diagnosis. Without proper medication, this mental illness can become very complex and dangerous for the patient. Bipolar Disorder Signs There are four types, and are categorized based on the mood swings. Type I is characterized by very high periods and slight bouts of depression. Type Ii is marked by intense depression and periods of mania. Mania is characterized by excitability or violent behavior. Type III (called cyclothymia) patients experience mania and depression but more subtly. These can be difficult to diagnose. Type IV is referred to as rapid cycling. It’s typified by rapid alterations of energetic activity and severe depression. The symptoms for the low period include inability to focus and feelings of despair. The patient often feels tired. The opposite characteristics are displayed during the high periods. In this state, the individual feels very happy and communicative. It is accompanied by great energy but with little...