The Self-Loathing Spiral of Addiction
Self-loathing and addiction–for as long as I can remember, my self-loathing has been an ongoing spiral in my addiction journey. The spiraling cycle starts with hating myself for being addicted in the first place, then giving in to my addiction, then hating that I gave in, and so on. My self-loathing took the form of…
How to Handle Sexual Frustration (Physical & Mental Relief)
If you are not engaging in sex as frequently as you like, you’re not alone. Sexual dissatisfaction and inactivity are increasing – recent research shows that 1 in 3 men in the U.S. aged 18 to 24 did not engage in sex in the past year. But while feelings of sexual frustration are common, many people do…
Oral herpes: why does it occur and how long does it take to cure?
Oral herpes is a lesion of the oral mucosa caused by infection with herpes simplex virus type 1 HSV-1 or herpes simplex labialis and herpes simplex virus type 2 HSV-2. While HSV 1 is responsible for oral herpes, HSV 2 can cause lesions in the oral cavity as well as in the genital area. Both…
Epididymitis (testicle inflammation)
Causes of scrotal pain Sexually active men Adults at high medical risk Other situations Risk factors Symptoms of epididymitis Epididymitis in children The difference between epididymitis and orchitis Complications of epididymitis Diagnostic Treatment Recovery and perspective Prevention At the time of installation of the inflammation, pain and swelling may appear in the area of the…
Diabetes mellitus: predisposing factors, symptoms, treatment
Diabetes mellitus is a condition characterized by a disturbance of insulin secretion in the pancreas and resistance of peripheral cells to its action, metabolic disorders that lead to hyperglycemia. What is diabetes? What causes diabetes How the condition manifests itself How to diagnose the disease How to diagnose the disease What is the treatment for…
Blood sugar level
The amount of glucose present in the body is referred to as blood sugar level. The level of blood in humans is controlled by a hormone known as “the pancreas”. The pancreas is composed of two types of tissues one is “Exocrine” tissue and the other one is “Endocrine”. Exocrine tissue is those that produce…
Diabetes and hypertension: what is the link between the two?
Diabetes and hypertension are two of the most common conditions worldwide. Type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension share common causes, which explains the large number of diabetic patients with hypertension and vice versa. Treating high blood pressure in diabetics is part of the diabetes control and treatment plan. The link between diabetes and hypertension Both…
Tinnitus or ringing in the ears: causes and treatment
Tinnitus is a subjective manifestation, perceived by the patient as an abnormal noise in the ears in the form of whistling, clicking, clicking or whistling. The conditions that favor the appearance of tinnitus and the duration of its evolution determine the acute or chronic nature of this manifestation. What can cause tinnitus? Tinnitus risk factors…
Venous insufficiency and blood circulation
Chronic venous insufficiency is a frequently encountered pathology in current medical practice and is due to a combination of factors, among which are venous valvular incompetence, prolonged orthostatism, obesity, age over 50 and genetic predisposition. In certain situations, venous dysfunction can contribute to the formation of intravascular thrombi (blood clots) with the appearance of thrombophlebitis,…
