Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease and is considered to be the most common of all these STD’s. Found in vaginal fluids and semen, it is a bacterial infection that infects approximately one in ten sexually active young people.

This disease is spread from one person to another via all types of sexual activity and can survive inside the cells of the urethra, cervix, rectum and on some occasions in the eyes and throat. Chlamydia can also be transferred from a pregnant mother to her baby. Contrary to popular belief, you cannot catch the disease from activities such as hugging, kissing, toilet seats, sharing of towels, plates, or cups.

The effects of Chlamydia in Women

There are no obvious symptoms and it is often described as the “silent infection” because of this. Women who catch Chlamydia may notice bleeding between periods, unusual vaginal discharge or lower abdominal pain. Men could notice a discharge from the tip of their penis, painful testicles or pain when urinating.

If Chlamydia is suspected in an individual, its important get tested quickly to diagnose the infection. Once diagnosed, the condition is easily treatable with antibiotics. There has been an influx of Chlamydia testing kits onto the market, but as yet these are still not accurate enough, so a medical diagnosis is vital.

Having constipation means to have a common digestive problem where it may be hard to have bowel movements, or the bowel movements are infrequent. Also, the stools can be hard which makes it difficult for them to pass through, meaning people have to strain to get them out.

Constipation can be prevented by following some of these tips:

• Don’t resist having a bowel movement when you get the urge
• Trying to set aside a fixed time each day for a bowel movement
• Eating more fiber
• Drinking plenty of fluids
• Not taking laxatives too often
• Exercising more frequently
• Limiting the intake of foods high in sugars and fat

To find out the causes of constipation, one must first understand how stools are formed. As food makes its way through the digestive tract, the body extracts water and nutrients from it. This is the process that forms stools, and these are then funneled through the intestines by muscle contractions. This process could be affected by a number of issues (including those listed above) that can cause the stools to pass more slowly through the intestines, causing constipation.

Constipation

Constipation can be treated by following the preventative tips above. If it persists, then a visit to the doctor is essential as it could be the cause of a serious underlying problem.

Whereas acute pain in an individual is a typical sensation that is usually triggered to alert them of a possible illness or injury, chronic pain differs in that it can last for weeks, even months or years. Although there could have been an initial trigger for this pain such as an infection or injury, or ongoing pain because of such things as cancer or arthritis, some people can suffer from chronic pain without any prior illness or injury.

Generally, chronic pain tends to affect older people and the complaints associated with this can include lower back pain, headaches, arthritis pain and cancer pain. There are some treatments that are prescribed for sufferers of the condition and these include medication, electrical stimulation, acupuncture and in some cases, surgery. Some medical practitioners have even gone so far as to prescribe placebos for the treatment, which has actually resulted in the lessening or complete elimination of the pain. This may therefore indicate that the condition can be associated with psychological conditions as well as physical.

Chronic Pain

Some individuals with chronic pain can be assisted with the problem by them understanding the root cause of the pain and the relevant steps they can take to reverse what the chronic pain has done. With the advancement of neuroscience, scientists believe that there will be better understanding of the condition and therefore better treatments available in the years to come.