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Credit :  freepik.com The Pancreas is one of the most important organ which is located behind the stomach in the upper left abdomen. It is surrounded by other organs such as small intestine, liver and spleen. Pancreas plays an essential role in converting the food into fuel for the body’s cells. The pancreas has two main functions: an exocrine function that helps in digestion and an endocrine function that regulates blood sugar. Pancreatitis is a pathologic inflammation of the pancreas. Acute Pancreatitis occurs suddenly and last for many days while Chronic Pancreatitis occurs over many years. Pancreatitis is one of the least common diseases of the digestive system. Severe Pancreatitis can cause life threatening complications SYMPTOMS OF ACUTE PANCREATITIS: Upper abdominal pain Abdominal pain reaching to back Severe abdominal pain after eating Fever Nausea Vomiting Rapid pulse SYMPTOMS OF CHRONIC PANCREATITIS: Upper abdominal pain Losing weight w

Credit :  freepik.com Having blood coming out of your gums may seem normal, but if it happens frequently, then it is time for you to take action because it could be a sign of a more serious condition if left untreated for too long. ​WITHOUT FURTHER ADO, HERE ARE THE COMMON CAUSES OF BLEEDING GUMS: GINGIVITIS If you are having bleeding gums, then it is a sign of gum inflammation, better known as gingivitis. A common and mild form of gum disease, it is caused by buildup of plaque along the gumline, resulting in irritated, red and swollen gums that can bleed when you brush your teeth. If left untreated, gingivitis will lead to periodontitis, resulting in damage to the tissues and bone that support your teeth in the long term. Periodontitis inflames and infects your gums, causing them to pulling away from the roots of your teeth, resulting in loss of teeth along with bad breath, bad taste in your mouth, a change in how you bite food, and red, swollen and tender gums.

Credit :  pixabay.com WANT TO KEEP YOUR BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS IN CONTROL? CHECK OUT THESE EASY HOME REMEDIES High levels of sugar in the blood leads to diabetes. So, blood sugar levels are needed to be checked regularly. Strict consultation and medication can only treat high blood sugar levels. Apart from that, home remedies can be followed to lower the risk of high blood sugar and control it. The home remedies should only be practised with proper medications. Do consult your doctor before opting for any of the home remedies. Check out the home remedies to lower blood sugar levels. REGULAR WORKOUT Regular exercise can help to lose weight and increase insulin sensitivity, which means the body cells can use the available sugar in our bloodstream better. Also, exercise helps the muscle to use blood sugar for energy and muscle contraction.  Some of the workouts for this are weight lifting, brisk walking, running, biking, dancing, hiking, swimming and more. KEEP