Many women experience an irregular menstrual cycle sometime in their lives. This may last for a short time or may be a lifelong feature of their cycles. Causes include polyps, breastfeeding, chemotherapy, stress and drug use. Diet pills fall in this last category, and often knock menstrual cycles off kilter.
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Poor nutrition habits can be a behavioral health issue, because nutrition and diet affect how you feel, look, think and act. A bad diet results in lower core strength, slower problem solving ability and muscle response time, and less alertness. Poor nutrition creates many other negative health effects as well.
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Urinary tract infections and urinary calculi represent two of the most common causes of blood in the urine, medically known as hematuria. Gross hematuria, meaning the urine appears red and bloody, is distinguished from microscopic hematuria, meaning there is no visible discoloration. In the U.S.
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Getting pregnant is not always easy; in fact, it can be quite difficult. For ovulation to occur, hormone levels must be balanced properly. If not, anovulation may occur. There are ways to track progestrone levels and ovulation.
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After consulting a physician, some people with aching joints or damaged cartilage might take glucosamine to relieve the pain. Glucosamine is a type of sugar protein said to help rebuild cartilage and lubricate joints, making them more flexible.
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Wrist and shoulder pain can come from a variety of different reasons. The most common reasons for wrist and shoulder pain are from arthritis or a previous injury. Shoulder pain is usually due to the soreness in the shoulder tendon while wrist pain usually comes from cartilage deterioration and carpal tunnel syndrome.
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Most people experience muscle aches and pains at one time or another, usually due to overexertion. The surrounding fascia, tendons and ligaments are often involved, as well as the muscle itself.
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Estrogen is a hormone that is produced by a woman's ovaries. Throughout your life, your estrogen levels will rise and fall. Hair growth accelerates as estrogen levels increase, while later in life you may experience hair loss as estrogen levels drop.
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Triggered by an allergic reaction to the plant oil called urushiol, poison ivy rashes produce a severe prolonged itching that will not stop. Poison Oak Rash.net states that about 80 percent of the general population will be allergic to urushiol.
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Ritalin is the brand name for methylphenidate, a stimulant used to treat Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, in children and adults. ADHD is a psychiatric disorder characterized by inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity.
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Helminth infections -- worm infections -- are a major cause of illness worldwide. Even though public sanitation has led to a decreasing rate of helminth infections in the United States, worms can still cause infection when you travel, eat undercooked meats, or fall victim to poor sanitation.
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Like many exercise related injuries, Achilles tendinitis, or pain in the Achilles tendon at the back of the ankle, typically results from overuse and repetitive stress.
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Pregnancy is typically a time filled with anticipation and excitement as you wait for the new arrival. But if you develop left-sided abdominal pain, it can be worrisome and interfere with your sense of well-being.
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Depressants are so called because they depress, or slow down, central nervous system functioning. This causes physical depression, lowered inhibitions, sedation, sleep, anesthesia, unconsciousness and potentially coma and death.
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Dextromethorphan is a medication that is used to relieve coughing problems because of colds or influenza (see link in References). Dextromethorphan is not indicated for the treatment of coughs caused by asthma, smoking or emphysema.
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While athletic trainers and physical therapists both work with people who have suffered sports injuries, the similarities between the two careers end there. Trainers and therapists have different educations, certifications and work place settings.
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Even the most laid-back people sometimes experience anxiety. While occasional anxiety is a normal experience, frequent anxiety may signal a mental or physical disorder. Anxiety originates in your brain but triggers many physical responses.
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According to the American Geriatrics Society, breathing problems such as shortness of breath, discomfort in chest, coughing and wheezing, often have causes in underlying illnesses. These respiratory illnesses include chronic bronchitis, asthma and pulmonary emphysema as reported by National Jewish Health.
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Peppermint oil, also referred to as menthol, has several medicinal uses. This herbal remedy provides headache, pain and nausea relief benefits when used properly. Peppermint oil overdose occurs when someone takes too much peppermint oil, either by accident or on purpose.
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The influenza virus primarily infects the respiratory tract, causing sore throat, coughing, fever and muscle aches. But influenza can also cause digestive symptoms. A December 2015 "Virology Journal"
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