If you find yourself hustling to the washroom soon after drinking a cup of coffee, you aren't experiencing an abnormal reaction to your choice of beverage. Although caffeinated coffee affects everyone differently, it commonly results in an urge to have a bowel movement.
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Stomach bloating, sometimes called belly bloat, is any abnormal increase in the diameter of your abdomen due to the build up of gas. Some air enters your stomach and intestines through the act of eating and drinking, but most gas is produced by the friendly bacteria in your large intestine.
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When performed consistently, running is an effective way to boost your metabolism and give your lungs and heart a workout. Running is not without its drawbacks, however, as it can put a lot of pressure on your legs and feet.
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If you have experienced acid reflux, as most people have, you have probably felt a burning sensation in the area of the breastbone, or maybe it even extended up into your throat. You may also have noticed an acidic, sour taste in the back of your mouth. These are common symptoms of acid reflux.
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The inguinal ligament is a tough fibrous band that supports the groin region and helps to prevent the intestines from protruding into the groin.
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High blood pressure, or hypertension, increases your risk for heart disease, kidney disease and stroke. A healthy diet can help you prevent high blood pressure or manage prehypertension or hypertension. Almonds are nutritious and versatile foods that can be regular components of a healthy diet to manage blood pressure.
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Whether you want to treat this on your own or get help from a professional, a good starting point is to gain some understanding of what is causing the pain. If you have severe pain in one side of your buttocks, you have narrowed the field slightly.
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Uric acid is a product of purine breakdown. Purines are aromatic organic compounds found in certain foods and beverages.
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Knee arthroscopy is a common medical procedure in which a small camera is inserted into the knee joint to evaluate and treat a variety of knee conditions. According to the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine, there are more than 4 million arthroscopic knee surgeries performed throughout the world each year.
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Overactive bladder, also known as OAB occurs when your bladder is unable to function normally. An overactive bladder causes a sudden urge to urinate and may result in an involuntary loss of urine.
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Silver Biotics is a brand of colloidal silver that is used in alternative medicine for the treatment of a variety of infections.
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Strengthening exercises for a hyperextended knee are designed to return your knee to its original level of stability and strength. After suffering from a hyperextended knee injury, it is important to keep off of the knee for several weeks, using cold compresses to reduce the swelling in the knee.
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Trembling. Rapid breathing. Fatigue. These are all common symptoms of anxiety, a condition that affects millions of people. In fact, approximately 40 million adults in the United States have some type of anxiety disorder, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.
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A weak bladder, sometimes referred to as an “overactive bladder” or “irritable bladder,” can cause a number of uncomfortable symptoms including increased sense of urgency and poor control, leading to urine leakage.
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Kellogg’s Corn Flakes are not a good choice for someone on a gluten-free diet. In fact, Kellogg’s reported in the fall of 2010 that it does not make any cereal, waffle, cookie or cracker that is “suitable for consumers on a gluten-free diet.
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Dietary fiber, defined as edible but nondigestible carbohydrate-based material, is available naturally in many plants, vegetables, cereals and grains, playing an important role in gastrointestinal health. The average American is deficient in fiber, which includes both the soluble and insoluble types.
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Bone spurs, or osteophytes, can protrude from the bones of the vertebral column and cause unpleasant symptoms. Others are less problematic.
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Growth hormone is a protein produced by the pituitary gland, which is a pea-sized gland located below the brain. Growth hormone is one of the hormones critical for normal growth in children and adolescents, and it is also involved in regulating metabolism. In adults, growth hormone deficiency is extremely rare.
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Understand the potential side effects of the tuberculosis skin test, also known as the Mantoux test. Learn how it's done, what it means, and why it's important for diagnosing tuberculosis.
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Molluscum contagiosum is a skin infection that creates small wart-like growths on the skin. The disease is common in young children because they are more likely to come into contact with others with this easily transmissible disease, but adults as well as people with weakened immune systems can also be at risk.
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