Everyone experiences anxiety from time to time, but for those suffering from agoraphobia, it can become crippling. If you find yourself having anxiety attacks when you must go out in public places, you may be suffering from this distressing disorder.
Symptoms of agoraphobia
One of the most common symptoms of agoraphobia is fear of leaving your house. You may also fear being in places where you cannot escape easily, such as when in an elevator or when traveling by train or plane.…
Diabetics who have cataract surgery generally yield excellent results. Still there’s post-operative challenges that eye surgeons must circumvent, notes the ophthalmology site, Healio. Challenges include diabetic eye changes in the retina and in the blood vessels of the eye. By addressing those diabetic changes pre-operatively, eye surgeons can minimize those challenges during treatment.
In Brief: What Cataracts Are
If you have diabetes, you are more likely to get cataracts, says the American Academy of Ophthalmology.…
Are you a post-menopausal female who has developed back pain that gets worse when you twist to the side or bend your back to sit up? Maybe you’ve also noticed that you’re getting a bit shorter or that your back is developing a bit of a curve. Chances are, you’re suffering from spinal compression fractures. Here’s a closer look at this condition, what causes it, and what you should do about it.…
