Bone tissue is constantly being remodeled and repaired by the body. Various disorders can damage bones and result in bone lesions. Symptoms include bone pain or tenderness, and the injury can only be seen using special imaging tests.
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A skin mole is a growth that appears on the skin randomly. A mole is usually raised off the skin and dark brown in color, although occasionally they can appear flat on the skin and be pink or peach-colored.
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The tibialis posterior muscle runs down the tibia bone at the front of your lower leg, wraps around your inner ankle and attaches at the bottom of your foot. Posterior tibial tendonitis is an inflammation of the tibial tendon, and is a common injury among runners and soccer players.
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Electrical stimulators work similarly to the nervous system -- in both cases, an electrical signal causes a specific muscle to contract. A key difference is that the body generates electrical signals internally, while electrical stimulators generate the electrical signal outside of the body.
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Many parents wonder whether their child is at a healthy weight. Your pediatrician or healthcare provider will likely use a growth chart to monitor your child's weight and height at each office visit.
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If your child has a bacterial infection, such as an ear or urinary tract infection, your pediatrician may prescribe Bactrim to help resolve the symptoms of infection.
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Gas is a symptom caused by air in the digestive tract, while bloating refers to a feeling of enlargement or swelling of the abdomen. These common digestive symptoms often occur together, resulting in intestinal cramping and discomfort.
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Everyone is born with an immune system. It consists of a team of cells, proteins, tissues and organs that fight off illness, germs and other invaders. When an unsafe substance enters the body, the immune system kicks into gear and attacks. In a baby's first few months, her immune system is not fully developed.
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Ciprofloxacin is a commonly prescribed antibiotic that can be used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It can come as a pill or a liquid suspensions which can either be consumed orally or as eye drops. Ciprofloxacin can also be used to treat people who may have been exposed to anthrax.
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Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral found in the body. To maintain good health, you must consume the recommended daily allowance of magnesium regularly. Ganthoda, an Indian spice, is used in Ayurvedic medicine as well as savory dishes and teas for flavor and medicinal purposes.
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Mold allergies are relatively common. A reaction occurs after inhaling tiny airborne spores or eating foods that contain mold. It can be difficult to avoid mold, since we’re all exposed to it in daily life.
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A distended stomach, commonly referred to as bloating, is often caused by gas. Though the condition is uncomfortable, it normally goes away within a few hours. Children frequently develop a loose stool and diarrhea along with bloating when they overeat, suffer from minor illnesses, or have food sensitivities.
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Several conditions can cause pain under and around your kneecap that worsens at night. Many result from overuse of your knee joint and surrounding muscles and tendons. Regardless of the cause, these symptoms can usually be treated at home. See a doctor if your pain persists or worsens.
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If you notice that you develop an upset stomach every time you eat grilled cheese, you should avoid eating that food until you can be seen by your doctor. FamilyDoctor.org states that the most common causes of dyspepsia, the medical term for upset stomach, are peptic ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease.
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The Kaufman Anti-Fungal Diet claims to help you rid your body of fungal parasites that can cause diseases such as chronic sinusitis, liver disease or high cholesterol.
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According to the MayoClinic, food allergies affect 6 to 8 percent of children under 5 in the United States and 3 to 4 percent of adults. Food allergies can cause a range of symptoms from abdominal pain to hives.
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A rash that develops after taking a probiotic supplement may be a sign of an allergic reaction. Because a rash is not a common side effect of taking probiotic supplements, you need to call your doctor and discontinue use of the product.
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The American Diabetes Association calls spinach a diabetes superfood and recommends that you regularly include this dark green leafy non-starchy vegetable in your diet.
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Many types of infections can involve your eyes. One of the most common, pink eye, can stem from a virus, bacteria or fungi, and this infection will involve the tissue that covers the white of your eye and underside of your eyelids.
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Kidney stones are made of certain substances that precipitate out of the urine, forming large crystals. Larger kidney stones may get stuck in the kidney or the ureter, which is the tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder.
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