There are various complications that can occur in the case of skin cancer. These could take place before or after undergoing surgery/treatment for the same. Apart from them, cancer brings with it a lot of mental, physical, and emotional strain that does not always leave a mark but is very exhaustive. Some complications and other problems that can be faced when battling this disease are: Recurrence: Skin cancers, if not treated early or treated properly, may recur. The entire cycle of diagnoses and treatments have to be repeated, sometimes more aggressively and for longer periods. Local recurrence occurs when skin cancers spread in a specific area, especially to the adjacent lymph vessels and bone. Metastasis: Skin cancers that are non-melanoma, if left untreated or are poorly treated, can spread to other parts of the body. Melanomas that are advanced can cause complications even after treatment. There is a need for prolonged monitoring after treatment to detect recurrence or metastasis. Melanoma can affect the brain, spinal cord, lungs, liver, lymph nodes, and bone. If it spreads to the bones, it can weaken them, leading to pathological fractures. If cancer spreads to the spine, a person may feel numbness and weakness in the legs, pain that travels down from the back to the legs, and loss of bowel and urinary control.

Psoriatic arthritis is a type of arthritis that is caused due to psoriasis. Inflammation of the joints caused by psoriatic arthritis can very well result in severe joint damage that can only worsen over time; hence early diagnosis is very important in order to prevent this from happening. Factors that trigger this type of arthritis include: Plaque psoriasis can occur due to any skin injury. A skin infection, skin inflammation or even excessive scratching can trigger psoriasis. Although many people believe that sunlight can be beneficial for treating psoriatic arthritis, there are others who have found that sunlight simply triggers their symptoms even more. A bad case of sunburn may make the symptoms get even worse. Streptococcal Infection caused by bacteria has been shown to cause guttate psoriasis, a type of psoriasis that looks like small red drops on the skin. Psoriatic arthritis gets worse after an individual has been diagnosed with HIV. Drugs like Lithium, Beta-blockers and Antimalarials can also aggravate Psoriatic Arthritis. Studies have shown that the increase in emotional stress increases psoriatic arthritis. Smoking and excessive alcohol consumption also increase symptoms of psoriatic arthritis. Sometimes genetic and environmental factors also come into play for triggering psoriatic arthritis in a person.

If you have gout you will be aware of the symptoms and will know that a flare-up is about to happen. The attack may have been triggered by eating purine rich foods or consuming alcohol or sugar-rich drinks. The symptoms can only be eased but not stopped. Most attacks start with a burning, itching, or tingling feeling in a joint, mostly an hour or two before the flare-up begins. The joint may feel a little sore or stiff. After a while, the signs of gout begin. Sometimes there are no early signs and you may just wake up in the middle of the night with a painful joint. When it starts, there is redness and swelling in the area of attack with immense pain in the joint. Managing pain is the most crucial part of treating the condition. Even slight pressure in the affected area is very painful. If the big toe is affected, sometimes even placing a light blanket on it will cause immense pain. Relief without medicine These suggestions can be considered to treat gout without medication: Using ice packs – Try ice packs or cold compresses to lower the inflammation and soothe the pain. Wrap ice in a towel and apply it to the joint at least 20 to 30 times a day.

Prostate cancer affects thousands of middle-aged and older men and it is a very serious disease. Almost 60% of the cases occur in men who are older than 65 years. Found in the man’s lower abdomen is a small gland which is known as the prostate gland; it is located under the bladder. The prostate produces seminal fluid also referred to as semen and is regulated by the hormone testosterone. Sperm is found in the semen and it exists in the urethra during ejaculation. Prostate cancer is when you find an abnormal, malignant growth, known as a tumor in the prostate gland. Cancer that is formed in the prostate gland does not stay there alone but can also spread to other areas of the body. It is still referred to as prostate cancer as the cancer is made up of cells from the prostate gland. Statistics show that prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in men. There is actually no known cause for prostate cancer and like all other cancers, it may be caused by many different things like a family history or even due to exposure to certain chemicals. Irrespective of the cause, it leads to cell mutation and uncontrolled cell growth in the prostate gland.

Lyme disease is a bacterial disease caused by four main species of bacteria (Borrelia burgdorferi, Borrelia mayonii, Borrelia afzelii, and Borrelia garinii), and are transmitted to humans through the bites of an infected tick. Lyme disease usually causes rashes often in a bullseye pattern and causes various other symptoms based on the stages of infection. Causes and basic diagnostic methods Generally, ticks get affected by the bacterium by biting infected animals, especially deer and mice. All people who are bitten by ticks don’t get Lyme disease, because all ticks are not infected. Only the ticks that are already infected tend to spread Lyme disease while they feed on a human for blood. Basic diagnosis takes place through physical observation. A person with Lyme disease develops rashes in the shape of a bullseye. Blood tests can be taken after three or four weeks later after observation. Other diagnoses such as skin biopsy or spinal tap can also be done. Lyme disease is easier to be treated at the earlier stages with basic antibiotics and proper treatment. Recovery will be sooner and better if the treatment begins soon. Some of the general treatment and medications of Lyme disease include: Oral antibiotics: The most commonly used antibiotics for oral treatment include doxycycline, amoxicillin, or cefuroxime axetil.