Symptoms of excessive alcohol consumption
Excessive alcohol consumption can be diagnosed as a real disease: symptoms, aetiology, short- and long-term effects, associated epidemiology. Suffice it to say that in the last year there were 208 million people with alcohol disorders worldwide (source: WHO); a study of the US population showed that 7% to 10% suffer from alcoholism. But what is… Continue reading Symptoms of excessive alcohol consumption
Alcohol use disorder: what is it and what are the treatments?
Excessive alcohol consumption disorder is defined as such by the manual for psychiatric disorders (DSM-5), which gives us an idea of how the so-called ‘alcoholic’ can be defined, a term we often misuse even in an ironic version. An alcohol-addict is defined as an individual who for a prolonged period of time (months) cannot do… Continue reading Alcohol use disorder: what is it and what are the treatments?
What is arthritis and his symptoms
The term arthritis refers to something that raises many questions, including similarities with other medical conditions, symptoms that allow it to be recognised and possible remedies. In the following we will look at all these points in depth, so that each question can be answered. Arthritis is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the joints. More… Continue reading What is arthritis and his symptoms
Remedies and treatments of arthritis
There are about a hundred different forms of arthritis, all of which fall under the umbrella of rheumatic diseases and together rank first among the chronic diseases that most frequently cause disability. This is especially true for the elderly, but some early forms can also affect young people of around 30 years of age. In… Continue reading Remedies and treatments of arthritis