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What are different symptoms of bone cancer?

Bone Cancer is the cancer that begins in the bone is called primary bone cancer.
- Primary bone cancer is relatively uncommon with secondary or metastatic cancer.
- This is cancer that occurs initially in another organ and then spreads to bone tissue.

What causes bone cancer?
- Bone cancer is caused by a problem with the cells that make bone.
- Bone tumors occur most commonly in children and adolescents.
- It is less common in older adults.

The most common primary bone tumors include:
- osteosarcoma,
- ewing’s sarcoma,
- chondrosarcoma,
- malignant fibrous histiocytoma,
- fibrosarcoma,
- chordoma.

Bone Cancer Symptoms
- The symptoms of bone cancer vary from one person to another
- It depends on the location and size of the bone cancer.
- Pain is one of the most common bone cancer symptoms.
- Initially, the pain may only be felt with activity or at night.
- People may experience the symptoms for weeks, perhaps even months
- A lump or mass may occur either in the tissues that surround the bone or on the bone itself
- The bones can become weakened by the tumor
- They may lead to a fracture after little or no trauma
- The fracture may occur just from standing on the affected bone.
- This can occur with both benign and malignant tumors.
- The tumor may spread locally and weaken the surrounding bone.
- f the tumor compresses the surrounding nerve it can cause pain, numbness, or tingling in the extremities.
- Bone cancer refers to abnormal growth in bone tissues.
- Bone cancer mostly develops in long bones and weakens the structure of the bones.
- Some other symptoms include weight loss, night sweats, chills, fever, nausea, increased fatigue, anemia.

Vital Symptoms
Tumor
- The growing tumor can be detected by touch.
- The cyst or tumor will be of a small pea size.
- It could be felt in the pain-affected area.
- This tumor is accompanied by pain.
- In some cases it is just a painless mass.

Pain
- Pain in affected bones is frequently present.
- Only slight pain is present which is experienced while running and walking in the first stage.
- In the later stages it becomes more persistent and nagging.
- At times the pain can lead to insomnia.

Swelling
- Swelling may not occur along with pain.
- In some cases of bone cancer, takes several weeks for the swelling to take place.
- Bone cancer exhausts the organ.
- It is difficult to function properly.
- The bones of children become extremely fragile and feel tender.

Other Symptoms of Bone Cancer
- In its later stages, the tumor starts producing calcium salt.
- This gets into the bloodstream.
- Increased calcium level in blood can cause vomiting, nausea and abdominal pain.
- Bone becomes delicate and prone to fracture.

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Glandular Fever – Causes, Symptoms, Prevention, Treatment

Glandular fever is a viral infection and it is more common among people between age 10 to 25 years. This infection usually occurs at teenage age. Epstein-Barr named virus is responsible for glandular fever. It is mainly spread through saliva. It is also spread by airborne droplets. It is also called as “kissing disease”.
The virus multiplies in the cells at the back of the throat and spreads to the lymph glands, which produce white blood cells to fight infection. Glandular fever is a contagious disease.

CAUSES OF GLANDULAR FEVER
- Epstein-Barr VIRUS.
- Spread through saliva.
- Spread through kissing.
- Eating and drinking from the same utensils.

SYMPTOMS OF GLANDULAR FEVER
- Sore throat.
- Fever.
- Uneasiness and Tiredness.
- Pain in the muscles.
- Headache.
- Swelling in lymph nodes.
- This fever can finally lead to jaundice.
- Sometimes, red rashes occur.
- Fatigue.

WHAT ARE RISKS OF GLANDULAR FEVER?
Sometimes, glandular fever can become complicated. If not taken and considered seriously, it can lead to following diseases:
- Jaundice
- Hepatitis
- Anemia
- Pneumonia
- Inflammation of brain.
- Tender spleen.
- Inflammation of heart muscle.

PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF GLANDULAR FEVER
Symptoms are checked and blood and throat tests are done. Glandular fever takes at least two to three weeks to go. There is no specific treatment for glandular fever. Since it is a viral infection, no specific medicines are prescribed. Doctors can give pain killers to relieve pain. One should do the following:
- Drink lot of fluids.
- Avoid alcohol.
- Take a lot of rest.
- Wait for at least 8 weeks before going for any physical activity.
- Maintain proper hygiene.
- Do not share same containers of drinks and food.
- Avoid fatty foods.
- Foods easy to digest should be taken.
- Foods rich in Vitamin C should be taken.

Pneumonia – Inflammation of the Lungs – Causes, Symptoms, Remedies and Diet

Pneumonia is an infection of lungs and respiratory system leading to inflammation. It is one of the most infectious disease. Pneumonia is threatening if both the lungs of the ailing person get affected. Pneumonia is classified into two categories :
- Lobar Pneumonia (occurs in one lobe of the lung).
- Bronchopneumonia (tends to be patchy).

CAUSES OF PNEUMONIA

- Caused by various germs and some viruses.
- Fungal infections.
- Inhaling foreign particles.
- Irritation by worms.
- Irritant dust.
- Noxious gases.
- Weak immune system.
- Cystic fibrosis and lung cancer.
- Presence of a toxin especially in the lungs and air passages which are due to wrong feeding habits and a faulty lifestyle.

SYMPTOMS OF PNEUMONIA

- Cold in throat.
- Chest pain.
- Chill feeling.
- Fever with shivering.
- Breathing difficulties.
- Cough with pink sputum.
- High pulse.
A common complication of pneumonia is pleurisy.

REMEDIES FOR PNEUMONIA

- Garlic brings down the temperature as well as the pulse and respiration within two days. It is very beneficial for the treatment of pneumonia.
- Have four cups of tea made from fenugreek leaves daily.
- Rub some turpentine oil over the patient’s rib cage. After this, cover the area with a warm cloth.
- Consume the juice of 5-6 leaves of holy basil.
- Take 15gm of sesame seeds in 250ml of water. Mix it with tsp of linseed, a pinch of common salt and a tsp of honey.
- The juice of parsnip is very beneficial as it contains elements like phosphorous and chlorine.
- Carrot juice mixed with spinach juice or beet and cucumber juice are found to be useful in pneumonia.

FOOD TO AVOID

- Avoid strong tea, coffee.
- Avoid refined foods, fried foods.
- Avoid white sugar, white flour and all products made from them.
- Avoid condiments and pickles.
- Avoid all meats as well as alcoholic beverages and smoking.

DIET FOLLOWED FOR PNEUMONIA

- In the start, patient should be kept on a diet of raw juices for 5-10 days.
- After this, if fever subsides, patient should spent 3-4 days on an exclusive fresh fruit diet taking three meals a day of juicy fruits.
- After this, adopt a well balanced diet.