Though rarely used in men, female hormones such as estrogen and progesterone can be taken by males for medical conditions such as testicular cancer, prostate enlargement and aromatase deficiency. Female hormone treatment in men carries a number of risks, because it suppresses the production of testosterone.
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Physicians divide the abdomen into quadrants to evaluate symptoms such as pain. While you may be unable to pinpoint exactly which internal organs are causing you pain, you can usually distinguish among the quadrants.
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A fever is a symptom, but also an immune system response that helps the body fight infections. A low-grade fever up to 100.2 degrees Fahrenheit in an 8-month-old baby typically doesn't require treatment, according to FamilyDoctor.org.
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If your blood pressure is higher than normal, a mineral imbalance in your diet may be at least partially responsible. Most Americans consume improper amounts of the potassium and sodium that regulate the force exerted on the walls of your arteries by blood pumped from the heart.
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Hernias are a common affliction that can occur in men, women and children. More than 70 percent of all hernias are called inguinal hernias. Inguinal hernias cause the intestines to bulge through an opening near the groin, according to Teens Health.
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Most Americans eat more bread than they think. You probably have toast for breakfast, a sandwich, panini or sub for lunch, and a few pieces of garlic bread with your dinner. Breads also include pizza dough, burger buns, bagels, English muffins, French baguette, rolls and croissants.
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Suffering from sciatic nerve pain can affect your whole life as it limits your ability to be active.
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Creatine is an amino acid that is produced by your body through normal pancreas, kidney and liver function. Creatine makes protein in your body to help build muscle and supply energy.
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Ear wax is a substance made in your ear to protect the skin from water and infection, according to the American Hearing Research Foundation. The wax can trap bacteria, dust and foreign particles from getting in your ear. Sometimes, this wax builds up and gets trapped in your ear.
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High acid in the stomach can lead to gastroesophageal reflux disease. The condition is characterized by persistent heartburn, a burning in the chest or abdomen and tissue damage due to prolonged exposure of the lining of the esophagus to stomach acid.
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Bad breath, also known as halitosis, can be an embarrassing social problem. You may have bad breath without knowing it, so proper dental hygiene in combination with zinc-containing products is key to ensuring your breath is fresh.
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An aspirin peel contains salicylic acid that may help reduce excessive oil and acne. A citrus juice and gelatin peel will firm and tone while the antioxidants in the citrus juice will protect and nourish the skin. Both will exfoliate and rejuvenate the skin by removing dead, dry skin cells.
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A sinus infection is the inflammation of the sinus cavity due to a virus, bacteria or fungus, according to MedlinePlus.
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Colloidal silver products are made of tiny silver particles in a liquid form suspension. Many claims have been made, both pro and con, in response to the effects that colloidal silver may produce.
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The flu, also called influenza, is a contagious upper-respiratory virus that causes fever, chills, body aches, nasal congestion, dry cough and fatigue. Stay home, rest and avoid contact with others when you have the flu, advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Whether eating sugary food or just plain bread, the body breaks them down and converts them into glucose, or simple sugar, because the body primarily uses this form of energy. In diabetics, the body lacks enough insulin to help absorb glucose in the bloodstream, or doesn't respond to insulin at all.
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Bed bugs live in warm and dry places, like mattresses, and feed on blood. A person of any age is at risk for getting bed bug bites and the treatment is the same for every age. If your baby gets bitten by bed bugs, you can handle it by controlling the itching and discomfort and eliminating the bed bugs.
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Keeping birds as pets may seem like a harmless hobby, but allergies to bird feather dander and bird fecal matter present health risks in the form of allergies. While more people develop allergies to cats and dogs, allergic reaction to birds is commonplace.
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Once you give up your daily cigarettes, you significantly reduce your risk of smoking-related diseases such as cancer, heart attack, stroke and emphysema. According to the National Cancer Institute, you’ll reap the benefits of not smoking very soon after you stop.
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Babies have sensitive skin and can develop a number of minor but unsightly skin conditions. Often babies will develop patches of small bumps on their faces and these can be either baby acne or milia. Both conditions are common and, though they look unpleasant, they are both harmless.
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