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Here Are The Most Searched Health Topics On Google In 2018 That You Should Know About

The data was collected based on terms that were searched from January to December.
Regi George Jenarius Updated on Dec 29, 2018, 11:59 IST

While Googling our health symptoms is the modern way of addressing an illness from the onset, it ends up building anxiety within you more than educate you about the condition you are suffering from. Well, either way it¡¯s difficult to restrain ourselves from going to Dr. Google when facing an ailment of any sort.?

If you¡¯re going to Google your queries anyway it makes sense to learn about the most common ones that have been on the minds of millions across the globe. Luckily for us, CNN put out a list of the top 10 queries searched on Google this year. The data was collected based on terms that were searched from January to December.

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These are the top trending health-related queries that have repetitively inquired on Google this year:

#1. What is the keto diet?

The idea behind the hugely successful keto diet is the fact that it aims to put your body into a state of ¡®ketosis¡¯. What that means is that it breaks down the stored fat in our body into ketones, which is what is used as energy stores. The best part is that the diet is high in fats (the key to its success), moderate in protein and low in carbs (another high point).?

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It encourages you to eat healthy fats (think eggs and coconut oil) actually keep you satiated for longer, which leads fewer craving and lesser bingeing, and doesn¡¯t clog up your arteries in the process, instead of processed and hydrogenated fats found in junk food (think chips and namkeens) that have given 'fats' a bad rap over the year.?

#2. What is ALS disease?

As the second most health-related disease searched question on Google, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS has garnered popularity after the demise of renowned physician Stephen Hawkins. Also, known Lou Gehrig¡¯s disease, ALS affects the motor neurons in your body. These neurons are the nerves in your brain and your spinal cord that help you walk, talk, eat and breathe, according to WebMd.

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The problem is that the disease causes these motor neurons to die to make it progressively harder to perform any other activity over time. It often leads to muscular disability weakening to the point where you find it difficult to function; sometimes even leading to death. There is currently no cure for ALS. Most people live anywhere between 3-10 years after being diagnosed with it; although since ALS is different for everyone this time period can differ.

#3. What is endometriosis?

According to MayoClinic, Endometriosis is an often painful disorder in which tissue that normally lines the inside of your uterus¡ªthe endometrium¡ªgrows outside your uterus. Endometriosis most commonly involves your ovaries, bowel or the tissue lining your pelvis. Rarely, endometrial tissue may spread beyond your pelvic region.

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Endometriosis affects women in their reproductive years. Infertility may be the only sign that you have endometriosis. Between 20% and 40% of women who are infertile have endometriosis.?

The exact prevalence of endometriosis is not known, since many women may have the condition and have no symptoms. Other women have symptoms that range from mild to severe. Symptoms may include pain, which can include Pelvic pain, Severe menstrual cramps, Low backache 1 or 2 days before the start of the menstrual period (or earlier), Pain during sexual intercourse, Rectal pain, Pain during bowel movements.

Inputs by Dr.Rita Bakshi,? Chairperson, International Fertility Centre (Senior IVF Specialist & Senior Gynecologist)?

#4. How long does the flu last?

Because the common cold and the flu have symptoms that are similar in nature the number of days it can last can vary greatly. While the flu starts off as a cold does, it tends to intensify as time passes. Flu symptoms typically tend to be more severe and can last for anywhere between 5-12 days.?

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Different strains of the flu can last for long as well. Certain strains, such as influenza A can be even more severe than other variations of flu. Compared to a cold that lasts for up to seven days or so the flu can last for up to two weeks or longer.?

#5. How long is the flu contagious?

While it may take up to 4 days to develop the symptoms of the flu, you¡¯re contagious a day before you develop the symptoms and stay that way for up to a week or so after. Another way to tell that you are contagious is if you have a fever. You are likely to be contagious if you have an ongoing fever.?

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Children can spread the virus for longer, for up to 5 to 10 days or even more depending on the severity of their symptoms. People with a poor immune system can end up spreading the virus for weeks or sometimes even months after the contract the virus.?

#6. When does implantation bleeding occur?

Implantation bleeding is an early sign of pregnancy. It occurs when a fertilized egg gets attached to the lining of the uterus to begin its cycle of growth. The bleeding typically begins anywhere between 6-12 days after conception. While some women experience this bleeding, some don¡¯t. But it¡¯s completely normal though and doesn¡¯t need medical intervention.?

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It¡¯s easy to confuse the bleeding with a regular period because it occurs during the similar time as you cycle. This makes it difficult to spot and easy to mistake as your regular period.?

#7. How long does weed stay in your urine?

Although it does vary according to the dosage you take, marijuana is typically detectable in your bodily fluid for up to 1 to 30 days after your smoke up. Of course, if you smoked up a good amount before you took a break or stopped there¡¯s a good chance it may be in your blood for months after.?

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According to the Mayo Clinic Proceedings, weed is detectable in your urine for the following times, as stated by Healthline:?

-3 days for occasional users (up to three times a week)?

-5 to 7 days for moderate users (up to four times a week)

-10 to 15 days for chronic users (for daily users)

-More than 30 days for chronic heavy users (for users who use it several times a day)

#8. Why am I always tired?

The real reason you might be feeling sleepy, however, could include a mix of common habits/lifestyle factors such as staying up late at night, long working hours, lack of food and sleep or just feeling plain lazy because of wear and tear previously.?

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There are several even underlying conditions that can scientifically put you in a slump during the day if you consider your lifestyle relatively sorted. These include anaemia, thyroid disease, diabetes, sleep apnea, depression and other mood-related disorders.?

#9. What does heartburn feel like?

Acidity or heartburn¡ªbecause of the ¡®burning sensation¡¯ it causes in the upper chest area and near the throat¡ªis caused by the presence of excessive acid in the stomach and/ or when stomach acids are pushed upward. Acidity usually occurs due to erroneous eating habits, incorrect posture or pressure in the abdominal area.

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Acidity can occur at any time of the day, but it is most commonly experienced after meals, at night while lying down or if there is a strain in the intra?abdominal area. If you can feel that gush of acid up your throat, it is probably because of excess consumption of alcohol, stress, erratic hours of sleep, drugs (such as sulfa and steroids), cigarette smoke (tobacco & nicotine) and the last trimester of pregnancy.

#10. What causes high blood pressure?

High blood pressure or Hypertension is a common condition in which the force of the blood against your artery walls is high enough that it may eventually cause health problems such as heart disease.?

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Since high blood pressure is a growing lifestyle disease that is becoming more common by the day in our culture, we tend to overlook the most everyday causes. These include:?

-Your age: the older you get the higher the chances of your arteries hardening.?

-Your family history: if your family has a history of high cholesterol.

-Excess weight & lack of physical activity: Excess fat around your belly, hip and thighs increases the risk.

-Salt: Increased sensitivity salt or sodium in your blood.

-Stress & alcohol: Increased consumption of alcohol, an increase in anxiety & tension can increase the pressure on your blood vessels.

Regi George Jenarius

Regi is the Health Editor of Health Me Up. He believes a fit body and mind are the key to being in the pink of health.

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