Glaucoma: what it is, causes and warning symptoms

Glaucoma is a disease that affects the optic nerve and, if not treated properly, can even lead to blindness. Therefore, it is important to learn to recognize its premonitory symptoms.

Glaucoma therefore is an eye disease and is related to increased endocular pressure. It is a widespread problem that is reportedly the second leading cause of blindness in the world. What is its cause? Glaucoma is caused by an outflow of aqueous humor, which is the fluid found in the eye. If it accumulates excessively, in fact, it increases intraocular pressure, leading to optic nerve crushing.

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The knee in sports

The knee is a complex and delicate joint, always subjected to stress and strain, and sometimes a fragile point in many traumatic events.

How to treat the flu

The flu is an infectious disease, caused by a virus. It presents with fever, muscle and joint pain, nasal congestion, and headache.The flu has a high contagiousness, coupled with the virus’ ability

What is it and how does epidermolysis bullosa manifest itself?

Epidermolysis bullosa is the generic name given to a group of genetic diseases in which the skin and mucosal lining tissues (epithelia) undergo, either spontaneously or as a result of

Hyperprolactinemia: what to do?

Prolactin (PRL) is a hormone, normally produced by the pituitary gland, whose function is to stimulate milk production in pregnant women and to prevent further pregnancy during the early stages

Hypermetropia: what it is and how to treat it

Hypermetropia indicates a visual defect, which causes blurred vision of near objects and sharp vision of distant objects. It is possible that the patient with hypermetropia may not realize it

Dry skin can be itchy

Very dry and wrinkled skin that is very tight and therefore less soft and less moisturized can give rise to the appearance of itching. Itching is a sign of a

The use of the cannabis plant for medicinal purposes.

For centuries and especially in some latitudes, cannabis, understood as a medicinal and healing herb has been an effective remedy. In recent years many people use it to reduce symptoms and treat many diseases.

Herpes, an ever lurking enemy

Herpes is a hidden and quite unpredictable enemy that can occur suddenly.The infection is caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1), which is closely related to the one that causes genital herpes (HSV-2).

Gut bacteria deployed to combat anxiety

The human gut is home to billions of bacteria that collectively form the gut microbiota, whose crucial role in digestion has long been known. But a growing body of scientific

Cranberry: an aid against antibiotic resistance?

Antibiotic resistance continues to grow globally, and in Italy, the situation is among the most severe in Europe, with many fearsome bacteria now unassailable by most available antibiotics. According to

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