Diabetes is diagnosed in children and young adults, previously known as juvenile diabetes. In this condition the body does not produce insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starch and other food into energy which is needed for daily life activities. The person suffering from this disease can also have hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, ketoacidosis and celiac disease. The complications related to this disease are heart disease, blindness, nerve damage and kidney damage.

Following are the symptoms of the disease,

Increased thirst and frequent urination : The excess of sugar in the blood stream pulls fluids from the tissues. This may leave the person thirsty. Drinking more water automatically leads to frequent urination.

Extreme hunger : Without enough insulin in the cells the muscles and organs become depleted of energy which causes intense hunger and some times it may persists even after having food. Insulin is the only medium through which the energy from the food reaches the starved tissues of different parts of the body.

Weight loss : Having enough food may still lead to lose weight. Without the energy supplies the muscles shrink.

Fatigue : The cells deprived of sugar may lead to tired and irritable nature.

Blurred vision : If the blood sugar level is too high the fluid from the tissues is pulled out including the lenses of the eyes. This may affect the ability to focus.

Gout is accumulation of uric acid crystals on the articular cartilage of joints, tendons and surrounding tissues. The crystals cause severe inflammation and pain in the affected area. The disease results from a combination of high concentration of uric acid and overall acidity in the blood stream. Alone, neither uric acid nor acidity can cause gout. Gout usually attacks the big toe but it can also affect the ankle, heel, wrist, elbow, fingers, or spine. According to a health survey 20% of people who suffer from Gout have a family history of the condition.

Causes of Gout

1. Regular alcohol consumption interferes with the removal of uric acid from the body and hence can increase the risk for developing the disease.
2. Lead exposure in the environment.
3. High intake of foods that contain purine.
4. Regular intake of medicines like Aspirin, Levodopa, Cyclosporine.

Common symptoms

1. Inflammation
2. Redness
3. Pain
4. Swelling
5. Stiffness

Insomnia is a condition that is characterized by difficulty in falling asleep or peacefully staying asleep for that period of time. People suffering from insomnia do not feel fresh when they wake up.

The causes of insomnia vary according to the person and his lifestyle. Some of them are listed as below,

1. Life stress.
2. Illness.
3. Emotional or physical discomfort.
4. Environmental factors like noise,light or extreme temperatures.
5. Medications.
6. Depression.

Insomnia is not a serious condition medically but it affects the patient’s work and social life. The time period of this disease depends on the lifestyle or emotional status of the person. One can work in a number of ways to fall asleep more easily,

1. Exercising in the morning or an hour before bedtime.
2. Taking a warm bath or drinking a glass of warm milk before bed.
3. Medicines can be taken for a stressful situation causing insomnia.

The factor’s that increase a person’s chance of developing insomnia are,

Gender : It is common in both the sexes. But older men are more prone to insomnia than older women.

Age : People more than age of 65 complaint more about sleeplessness.

Medications : People suffering from arthritis, ulcers, urinary disorders, heart conditions and other conditions causing pain or discomfort are more likely to get insomnia. It is also a side effect of many common medications and caffeine.

Childhood fears : Children prone to nightmares and fear experience a long term insomnia.

Lifestyle : People who travel cross time zones, night shift workers are high at risk to insomnia. Smoking, overuse of alcohol or other stimulants, high intake of caffeine are also some causes. One new phenomenon contributing is Internet addiction.

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