Immune thrombocytopenic purpura

Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP): symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments

Sep 30, 2026

What are the symptoms of ITP?Immune thrombocytopenia may be discovered without any noticeable symptoms, particularly when a low platelet count is found incidentally during a blood test.When symptoms...

Medications That Cause Low Libido: A Guide by Drug Category

Sep 28, 2026 • 1 Like

Can medication cause low libido?Yes. Some medications can reduce libido, meaning your interest in sexual activity. Others may affect physical arousal, erections, lubrication or orgasm, with or...

Diabetes (Type 1)
Diabetes (Type 2)

Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA): Early Warning Signs and Emergency Symptoms

Sep 25, 2026 • 1 Like

What is diabetic ketoacidosis?Diabetic ketoacidosis occurs when the body does not have enough insulin to use glucose (sugar) for energy. Instead, the body begins breaking down fat, producing...

The challenges of living with an illness as a family: impact, communication, and solutions

Sep 24, 2026 • 2 Likes • 2 comments

How does chronic illness affect family life?The impact varies depending on the condition, how it progresses, its severity and the level of support needed.Several aspects of everyday life may be...

Immune thrombocytopenic purpura

Immune thrombocytopenia: Why is diagnosis sometimes difficult?

Sep 15, 2026

What are the first signs that lead to a diagnosis?ITP is sometimes discovered by chance, during a blood test carried out for a completely unrelated reason, in someone who has no visible bleeding....

Immune thrombocytopenic purpura

Understanding platelets: What happens when you have ITP?

Sep 10, 2026

What exactly are platelets?Platelets, also known as thrombocytes, are small components of the blood.Unlike red or white blood cells, they are not complete cells. They are formed from large cells in...

Chronic anxiety - Stress

Why and how does the body react to stress before we even realise it?

Sep 9, 2026

Stress: Why does the body react before we even realize it?Before talking about its unpleasant effects, it is important to remember that stress is not, in itself, an illness.It is a normal reaction of...

Caregiver burnout: When caring for someone else leaves no room for yourself

Sep 7, 2026 • 1 Like • 1 comment

What is caregiver burnout?A caregiver is someone who regularly supports another person with daily life, medical care, appointments, treatment, emotional support, or practical tasks. This may involve...

Colorectal cancer

Metastatic colorectal cancer: Understanding what this diagnosis really means

Sep 2, 2026 • 1 Like

What is colorectal cancer?Colorectal cancer is a cancer that starts in the colon or rectum, which are parts of the large intestine. It often develops slowly, sometimes from small growths called...

Lupus

Hydroxychloroquine for lupus: How does Plaquenil® work?

Aug 31, 2026

Why is hydroxychloroquine so widely used in lupus?Lupus is a complex autoimmune diseaseLupus is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the immune system becomes dysregulated and attacks certain...

Why does physical activity have a positive effect on mental health?

Aug 29, 2026 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

Why does physical activity also improve mental health?Physical activity isn’t just about strengthening muscles or improving endurance. It also has a direct impact on how the brain functions.During...

Ulcerative colitis

Ulcerative colitis and nutrition: When inflammation affects more than the gut

Aug 24, 2026

Why can ulcerative colitis lead to deficiencies?Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and ulcers in the lining of the colon and rectum. It can lead to...