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It can be the first symptom of a serious disease, but it can also be the result of our diet. Black stools (sometimes also called melena) are caused by the consumption of certain types of drugs, foods, dietary supplements, but they can also be the only indicator of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. In general, an average of 8 to 10% of people die from gastrointestinal bleeding. Therefore, this warning sign should never be taken lightly and we should look for the real cause of its occurrence.

The presence of blood in the urine (haematuria) is not a separate disease. It is a serious symptom of diseases of the kidneys, urinary tract. It occurs in a large number of other diseases or arises as a result of an accident. We can observe it when taking certain types of drugs or even when we are perfectly healthy. It occurs independently, but also as one of the symptoms. Sometimes it is visible to the naked eye, sometimes it is detected accidentally during microscopic examination of the urine. In some more serious diseases, the patient may even urinate blood coagules (clots). What all can cause it?

They occur mainly on the face, neck, hands, feet, but can appear anywhere on the body. They are disturbing, unaesthetic and cause pain in the area where they are located. They are a common reason for a visit to the skin doctor. We are talking about skin growths, of which there are several types. However, the most common are warts (veruccae) and corns (clavus). The differences between them are noticeable. In this article you will read how to diagnose them correctly, but also how to treat them effectively.

The Sun is the star to which we owe life as we know it, radiating the light and warmth we love so much. But despite the atmospheric barrier, dangerous UV radiation is also hitting the Earth, with harmful effects on the human body.

It interferes with the patient's comfort, causes severe burning pain, manifests itself in ugly, unaesthetic blisters, takes a long time to heal and can leave unpleasant scars anywhere on the body. We are talking about shingles - herpes zoster.

Migraine is a headache occurring in almost 10-15% of the population. It is a recurrent attack of throbbing pain of moderate to severe intensity. It is difficult to resolve without targeted treatment.

Most of us think of an itchy skin rash, hives, swelling or sneezing as an allergy. It is a hypersensitivity of the body to foreign substances (allergens) when it comes into contact with them again. The response is usually the production of antibodies that try to defend the host. A cascade of defensive reactions is triggered, manifesting a wide range of symptoms. Is the same thing happening with the lesser-known "cold allergy"?

Hepatitis is the name sometimes given incorrectly to inflammation of the liver, or hepatitis. The main reason for this name is the symptom, i.e. yellowing of the skin, technically also icterus. Hepatitis is caused by a virus. There are several subtypes of hepatitis. Infection can be through food, meat, water. Transmission through bodily fluids, blood. Contact, kissing, injection, in the past also transfusion.

Do you know what words resonate most in the ears of men? What is taboo for them even today? What do they not like to talk about? Impotence, erectile dysfunction, weak erection.

Gastric and duodenal ulcers are diseases of civilisation, affecting approximately 10% of the population. They are caused by an imbalance between protective factors and aggressive factors.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the fourth leading cause of mortality in the world. Why its incidence is increasing is probably obvious. Environmental pollution and other negative influences in the work environment.

Abdominal pain is one of the main symptoms of appendicitis. The appendix is basically a worm-like protrusion (appendix) at the beginning of the large intestine.

Ovarian cysts can be asymptomatic. A woman may not be aware of them, they may be discovered accidentally during pregnancy or during an examination in connection with it. But if they cause pain and other complications, it is important to be alert.

A gluten-free diet is a very popular term nowadays. As the name itself reveals, it is a specific type of diet where no gluten is present in the food. Gluten is a protein found in various types of cereals. Therefore, eliminating it from the diet may seem like a very difficult mission.

Who wouldn't, right? Today we have prepared recipes for traditional gluten-free pancakes and gluten-free pancakes without milk and eggs.

Pasta is a popular, originally Italian dish. Not much is needed to prepare it. The basics are mainly flour, water and eggs. But what about gluten-free pasta? What is it made of? What types of gluten-free pasta are freely available on the market? How to make homemade gluten-free pasta?

Today we decided to prepare three easy and tasty recipes for gluten-free pancakes. You have the opportunity to try different variations of recipes for this popular sweet treat, whether classic gluten-free pancakes, gluten-free yeast-free pancakes or naturally gluten-free pancakes without flour. But we believe you will like them all.

Whether it's our daily bread, cakes that melt on the tongue or our favourite Italian pizza... and many other delicious dishes we can't imagine our lives without. But what if you're a celiac and flour has suddenly become your arch enemy? The solution is simple - gluten-free flour.

Stool is the end product of digestion. The way it is can indicate the state of the digestive tract and an emerging or already present problem, including disease. Monitoring stool characteristics and emptying is therefore important.

Dementia is a mental disorder arising from an organic basis with a consequent impairment of general mental activity. It is mistakenly attributed only to the elderly, but young people can suffer from it too. What are the causes of dementia in the young?