Alcoholism

Alcoholism

Alcoholism is the physical or emotional dependenceIt comes in different forms: A person suffering from alcoholism might get drunk every day, or wait for the weekend to binge. Irrespective of the drinking pattern, long-term heavy alcohol consumption affects the liver, heart, & brain, & it can be difficult to overcome without help.

The Term Alcoholism refers to an illness known as alcohol dependence syndrome, the most extreme stage of a group of drinking issues which begins with binge drinking and alcohol abuse.

Symptoms of Alcoholism

Those who use alcohol may begin to show early signs of a problem, then progress to showing symptoms of alcohol abuse; if drinking continues, they may later have symptoms of alcoholism or alcohol dependence.

Alcohol Abuse

Binge drinking turns into alcohol abuse when someone's drinking begins to cause problems and the drinking continues anyway. alcohol abuse is when someone continues to drink in spite of continued social, interpersonal or legal difficulties. Alcohol abuse can result in missing time at school or work. neglecting child or household.

Treatment of Alcoholism

Alcoholism is a treatable illness & lots of treatment programs & approaches are available to support alcoholics who have decided to get help, but no medical cure available.

Irrespective of how somebody is diagnosed as alcohol dependent or how they came to recognize they have a serious drinking issue, the first step to treatment is a honest desire to get help. Alcoholics who are pressured in to treatment by social pressure or forced to quit by circumstances seldom succeed in the long run.

Even most alcoholics who seek help on their own volition have at least one relapse before they get long-term sobriety.

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PROSTATE CANCER

PROSTATE CANCER

Prostate cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in a man's prostate gland. The prostate sits below the bladder. It makes part of the liquid for semen. In young men, the prostate is about the size of a walnut. It usually grows larger as you grow older.

It usually grows slowly & can take years to grow giant to cause any issues. Prostate cancer is common in men older than 65. Most cases are treatable, because they are found with screening tests before the cancer has spread to other parts of the body.

Specialists don't know what causes prostate cancer, but they think that your age, relatives history (genetics), & race affect your chances of getting it. What you eat, such as foods high in fats, may also play an element.

What are the symptoms?

In its early stages Prostate cancer usually does not cause symptoms. Most men don't know they have it until it is found during a regular medical exam.

They are most often problems with urinating. But these same symptoms can also be caused by an enlarged prostate or benign prostate hyperplasia. An enlarged prostate is common in older men.

See your doctor for a checkup if:

· You have trouble starting your urine stream.

· You have a weaker-than-normal urine stream.

· You cannot urinate at all.

· You have to urinate often.

· You feel like your bladder is not emptying completely when you urinate.

· You have to get up at night to urinate.

· You have pain or burning when you urinate.

· You have blood in your urine.

· You have a deep pain in your lower back, belly, hip, or pelvis.

How is prostate cancer treated?

Your treatment will depend on what kind of cancer cells you have, how far they have spread, your age and general health, and your preferences.

You and your doctor may decide to treat your cancer with surgery, radiation, hormone therapy, or a combination. Or, if the cancer has not spread and you are around age 70 or older, you may be able to wait and watch to see what happens. During watchful waiting, you will have regular checkups with your doctor to see if your cancer has changed.

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