Most expecting mothers are affected by heartburn and indigestion, majorly because of all the unstable hormonal activities occurring in the body. These hormones effectively slow down several body functions, including the digestive system. Apart from heartburn, some other signs of indigestion during pregnancy are belching, nausea and bloating. These symptoms of heartburn due to indigestion can be increasingly felt after the 27 th week of pregnancy.

Irritable bowel syndrome IBS is a common ailment that affects the normal functioning of the large intestine. The condition can cause various discomforts associated with bowel movements such as cramps in the lower abdomen, bloating, gas, constipation or diarrhea. Some people experiencing it may even find it difficult to perform their everyday tasks as the pain sometimes can be quite severe.

Congestive heart failure is the condition wherein various tissues and organs in your body do not receive enough blood and oxygen. The main function of the heart is to pump blood. Blood is pumped to the right side of the lungs to pick up fresh oxygen and then sent back to the left side of the heart which pumps oxygenated blood into the circulatory systems throughout the body.

Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a condition in which a sudden urge to move one’s legs is caused, which can be often a result of an unpleasant feeling. The urge to move can be more like a reflex but does not take much time to develop into an unpleasant mannerism that is pretty hard to get rid of eventually.

If you have ever woken up from sleep after a long day of work only to find that your ankle has swollen unexpectedly, then you have landed on the correct page to look for some easy ways of swollen ankle treatment. However, before we jump to learn about its treatment, we will first have a brief understanding of what the situation is and how it is caused.

We often hear references to testosterone in popular culture as a way of living the fast life. It is used as a way to dismiss reckless living or extreme adventure. In reality, testosterone is responsible for regulating a number of key functions in men, including sex drive, bone mass, fat distribution, muscle strength, and RBC production.

As we all know, joints, are the part of the skeletal system where two bones meet, and it allows the bones to move. Some of these joints include shoulder, elbows, knees, and hips. Pain in joint refers to the aches and soreness in any of the joints, and it is common complaint affecting a significant share of people all across the globe.

These days, constipation has become a common ailment to such an extent that most people consider it an integral part of their life. And nothing other than the modern day lifestyle can be blamed for it. Some of the most common causes of constipation include junk foods, abuse of alcohol, smoking and eating more than required.