Dementia is a group of symptoms involving impaired mental functions, including memory and reasoning. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause. According to the Cleveland Clinic, as many as 50 other known causes exist.
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According to The Mayo Clinic, creatine monohydrate is commonly used by athletes as a performance-enhancing supplement that affects how your muscles utilize energy.
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Gastritis is an acute or chronic condition where the stomach lining becomes inflamed causing stomach upset and pain. Acute conditions happen suddenly and worsen quickly while chronic conditions develop slowly or get worse over time. Acute gastritis may become a chronic condition if not treated properly.
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The tiny white bumps or small cysts that form on your skin are called milia, reports the National Institutes of Health's MedlinePlus resource. They are frequently seen in newborn babies, but they can occur at any age and for many different reasons.
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Your ear canals are the tube-like passageways that connect your outer ears to your ear drums. In some circumstances, you can develop a type of ear canal infection called external otitis or otitis externa.
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Menstruation is a natural part of your monthly cycle, but experiencing your period at an inconvenient time can be frustrating. Your physician may recommend using birth control pills to time your menstrual period, but there are also natural ways to suppress menstrual bleeding or change the timing of your cycle.
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Tension headaches occur in as many as 78 percent of the population, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Tension in the muscles of the neck and scalp lead to these painful headaches.
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A tingling sensation in your feet can be the result of a variety of disorders and medical problems. It could also be the result of something as simple as an uncomfortable position.
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The endometrium is the lining of the uterus, and on imaging tests like ultrasounds, the lining is referred to as the endometrial stripe, according to the gynecologic oncologist Dr. Kate O'Hanlan.
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Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that affects most brain cells. Related to numerous functions, including emotions, moods, sleep, memory and appetite, serotonin also affects the muscles, as well as the body's endocrine and cardiovascular systems.
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Bipolar disorder is a condition in which someone experiences severe highs, lows and intense shifts within their mental state. Typically, those afflicted with bipolar disorder ride a wave of emotions that range from energizing and happy to low and depressed.
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Edema is a swelling caused by the build-up of abnormally large amounts of fluid accumulating in interstitial tissues, which represents the space surrounding the body’s cells and blood vessels.
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Several different conditions cause sore throats. The most common conditions are those that are due to infections. While viral throat infections are more common, they usually cause less severe symptoms and do not require antibiotics.
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Stiffness is one complication that can happen after a total knee replacement, or TKR. In fact, it occurs in roughly 6 percent of cases. Patients with stiffness may not be able to straighten or bend their knee.
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The medication metformin is a drug in the biguanide family that is used to treat type 2 or adult-onset diabetes mellitus. Drugs.com notes that metformin is often the first prescribed medication for individuals with type 2 diabetes and may also be used in combination with other diabetes medications or insulin.
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The atherosclerotic disease of the abdominal aorta is commonly known as abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). Medline Plus states that most abdominal aortic aneurysms are caused by atherosclerosis, a fatty deposit of the inner lining of the arteries.
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Your muscular system consists of hundreds of muscles--from the very large gluteus maximus muscle, or your butt, to the very small muscles that control your fingers. Your muscular system is responsible for movements such as walking, lifting or running and holding your body in postural alignment.
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An A1c blood test, also called hemoglobin A1c, is recommended by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) for prediabetes and diabetes screening, and recommended for routine monitoring of blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.
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The heart is a muscle surrounded by a fibrous sac containing sheath called the pericardium. There is normally 2 to 3 ccs of fluid between the heart and the pericardial lining. If excessive fluid builds up in the space between the pericardium and the heart, this is called a pericardial effusion.
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Knee pain results from a complex series of biomechanical interactions. The hamstrings muscle group, located in the back of the leg, helps support the knee. This supporting role makes these muscles a key factor in knee-injury protection and knee-pain prevention.
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