When allergies are out of control

Allergens are foreign substances that cause an allergic reaction in the body, allergy symptoms occur when immune system overreacts to something that is harmless but triggers a reaction in the blood.

Food, skin, dust, insect, pet, pollen and drug are the common types of allergies.
In allergic individuals, the body recognizes the foreign substance, and the allergic part of the immune system generates a response.

Avoiding exposure to things you are allergic to is the best way to control the symptoms. Immunotherapy may be an option for people with severe and persistent allergies who are unable to control their symptoms.

The treatment involves being given occasional small doses of the allergen; either as an injection, or as drops or tablets. The treatment will strengthen the body to get used to the allergen so it doesn't react to it so severely again.
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Symptoms of metastatic breast cancer

Metastatic breast cancer is an advanced cancer that has spread to other organs in the body, if initial cancer treatments failed it can result into stage 4 cancer which can spread to brain, bones, lungs and liver.

Symptoms of the spread to bones are: pain, fractures, swelling and spinal cord compression.

Symptoms of the spread to liver are: loss of appetite, vomiting, nausea, bleeding, skin rash and pain.

Symptoms of the spread to brain are: headache, seizure, blurred vision, irrational behavior and nausea.

If it spreads to lungs it can cause chest pain, coughing of blood and shortness of breath.

Treatment
Systemic therapy or medication like chemotherapy and hormone therapy are required for treating metastatic cancer.

Prevention of colon cancer

Colon is the lowest part of the digestive system, colon cancer is the growth of cancer from the colon or rectum. Common symptoms of colon cancer are: fatigue, weight loss, blood in the stool and change in bowel movement.

Colonoscopy is one of the best way to treat colon cancer if it is discovered early. This type of cancer can develop without symptoms it is good to go for regular screening for early detection.

This cancer is common in people with sedentary lifestyle and tobacco smokers. Eating food low in fibre, high in fat, calories and preservatives may increase the risk of colon cancer.

It can be prevented by:
• regular screening
• regular exercise
• maintaining healthy weight
• eating balanced diet
• drinking enough water
• avoiding  alcohol and tobacco products