How to Splint a Strained Thumb
If you injure the ligaments and tendons in your thumb it may be strained or sprained and need splinting to reduce pain, immobilize the joints and protect the thumb while it heals.
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How to Remove Swelling in the Hands
Swelling in the hands can have many different causes. If only one hand is swollen and you recently injured it, there's a possibility that one or more of the 27 hand muscles is broken. See a doctor if you think this is the case. Swelling indicates increased fluid retention between the cells of the hand.
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How to Increase Libido in Your 60s
As you age, the drop-off of your libido is inevitable. The body's production of sex drive-fueling hormones begins to slow while men begin developing more estrogen and women more testosterone. A major breaking point for women is menopause, when the libido takes a sharp drop.
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Chest Tightness & Side Effects of a Bacteria Infection
Nearly everyone has suffered from cold symptoms at one time or another. In fact, about one billion colds occur each year in the U.S., according to the University of Pennsylvania Health System. The most common symptoms of this respiratory infection are nasal congestion, sneezing, sore throat, cough and headache.
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What Fruits Are Good for Digestion?
Some fruits are good for digestion because they provide fiber that keeps the gastrointestinal tract in good working order. They also contain enzymes that break down hard-to-digest proteins.
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Reported Side Effects of Zyrtec
Zyrtec, sold generically as certirizine, is a medication used to treat hay fever, allergies and cold symptoms such as runny nose and sneezing. If you like to drink wine or other alcohol-containing beverages with your meals, it is important to modify these habits with Zyrtec use.
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Diaper Rash & Food Allergy
One in 18 children experience food allergies before age 3, according to pediatrician and author Dr. Alan Greene. Food allergies can trigger a variety of symptoms, including diarrhea.
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Back Muscle Cramps After Stretching
Muscle cramps can be excruciating and debilitating, often strike without warning. If you find your back tensing up and cramping after you stretch, it may be related to any number of underlying causes from dehydration to an insufficient supply of blood leading to muscle tissues.
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The Average Weight and Height for a 12-Year-Old
Preteen children start paying more attention to their looks, and your daughter or son may wonder how her weight and height compares to her peers. Girls tend to start puberty earlier than boys and may be taller than boy classmates at 12 years old. Boys may be worried they are too short.
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What Foods to Eat for a Diabetic With Diarrhea
The typical diarrhea diet flies in the face of most dietary recommendations for diabetics. While most diabetic diets are rich in fibrous fruits, vegetables and beans, foods that help to ease diarrhea symptoms tend to be the exact opposite.
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The Flat Bones in the Human Body
Five types of bones make up the human skeleton: flat bones, long bones, short bones, irregular bones and sesamoid bones. Flat bones, true to their name, are flat, thin, curved bones.
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Cerebellum Tumor Symptoms
The cerebellum is located in the posterior fossa along with the fourth ventricle and brain stem. Approximately 15 to 20 percent of tumors arise in the posterior fossa, according to New York Presbyterian Hospital.
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What are the Functions of Lipid Steroids?
Steroids are a class of lipid hormones synthesized from cholesterol. They regulate metabolism, immune response, reproduction and other essential biological processes, the 1999 textbook “Biochemistry” notes.
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Alternative Procedures to Cauterization for Nose Bleeds
Electrical or chemical cautery is generally the first line treatment for continuous nosebleeds that do not respond to simple compression of the nose. It results in coagulating the blood and tissues to stop bleeding.
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Abdominal Pain After a Workout
Working out is supposed to make you feel good, in addition to keeping you healthy. So the development of abdominal pain after working out might seem counterintuitive and leave you scratching your head.
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Types of Enemas
The most common type of enema is the type you can buy at a pharmacy to treat constipation. Your doctor may also use an enema to diagnose various types of gastrointestinal diseases. The type of enema you need depends on your circumstances and the recommendation of your doctor.
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10 Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar, a product of fermented apple cider, is not only a kitchen staple but a highly regarded health food.
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Home Remedy for Back Spasms
Back spasms are painful contractions or cramps in the muscles of the back. The pain can be the result of overdoing it during an athletic workout or as simple as just moving wrong while getting out of bed or performing a household chore.
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Common Causes for an Abnormal Pap Smear
Most women know to get regular pap smears, but many don't know what to make of the results when they come back abnormal. Getting back abnormal pap results can create a lot of anxiety around the fear of having cervical cancer. However, abnormal results usually do not indicate cancer.
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Ingredients in Excedrin Migraine
Excedrin Migraine is an over-the-counter (OTC) medication that contains a combination of ingredients to relieve migraine symptoms. According to the Mayo Clinic, a migraine is a chronic headache that can cause significant pain for hours or even days.
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