Problems with your period?
If you have an irregular period or very severe pain, you may be suffering from a condition called polycystic ovary syndrome.
Did you know that one in ten women of reproductive age have polycystic ovary syndrome. Which not only causes an irregular period and fertility problems, but can also lead to diabetes. This condition causes the formation of small, harmless cysts in the ovaries and reduces the number of eggs produced. This syndrome is believed to be caused by high levels of the sugar-absorbing hormone insulin in the blood. Additionally, high levels of insulin are thought to produce high levels of testosterone (male hormone) in the ovaries. Although we still don’t know why. This can lead to excessive hair growth. But more importantly, it can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Women with polycystic ovary syndrome are at higher risk of heart disease due to high insulin levels.
Stomach problems and back pain
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of inflammatory conditions of the digestive tract that can cause back pain. IBD causes inflammation and damage to the intestinal mucosa leading to leakage of toxic substances from the intestine and causing swelling in the joints. According to Dr Andrew Poullis, consultant gastroenterologist at St George’s Hospital, London, a quarter of IBD patients suffer from arthritis. For example, back pain may be due to pancreatitis. Which occurs when the pancreas (located behind the stomach and responsible for producing digestive enzymes) becomes inflamed. There is a complex network of nerves near the pancreas. So pancreatitis can stimulate and cause back pain,” says Giles Bond-Smith, surgeon at the Royal London Hospital. Reflux, where stomach acid leaks into the esophagus causing chest pain, can also cause back pain. Although doctors do not know the reason. If you have any discomfort and go to the doctor, do not forget to mention any condition even if you think it has no relation to your condition. Better to be safe, don’t you think?
Migraines and heart attacks
Migraines, especially those where you see flashing lights (aura), increase the risk of a stroke by 21%. A stroke occurs when there is not enough blood reaching a part of the brain due to blockage caused by a clot (known as an ischemic stroke). Or when there is internal bleeding (hemorrhagic stroke). In an analysis by Icelandic researchers, where 19,000 women and men over 26 years of age were followed, it was concluded that people with migraine “aura” had a higher risk of dying from heart disease and stroke. On the other hand, those who had migraine “without aura” were not at greater risk. Another study, involving nearly 28,000 American women and conducted over 13 years, found that those who suffered from migraine “with aura” had an increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke. In women under 40 years of age, migraine with aura has always been considered a risk factor for stroke […]However, it has recently been proven that all people with migraine “aura” have an increased risk of stroke. The exact mechanism is not fully understood yet. But it is likely to be influenced by factors related to blood clotting,” said Dr. Andy Dowson, director of the headache service at King’s College Hospital, London.
