If you have recently been diagnosed with diverticular disease, you may have already experienced some of the painful side effects of this condition. If you are looking for a way to prevent future flare-ups of this disease, your diet is a good place to start.
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According to MayoClinic.com, elbow pain, including bilateral elbow pain -- simultaneous pain in both elbows -- can be caused by problems with the bones in your elbow joints or the muscles and tendons surrounding your elbows.
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Pinpointing the cause of pain in the back, or posterior, of your knee can be like solving a puzzle. Many different conditions can cause pain in this area, some much more common than others.
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It can be scary for both you and your child if she begins to vomit. Nausea is never a pleasant feeling, and it can be even more difficult for a young child. Morning vomiting can be a sign of several different conditions, some more serious than others.
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Nicotine is as addictive as heroin, so quitting smoking is probably the hardest thing you will ever have to do. To fill the craving, many people eat. Eating gives you something to put in your mouth instead of a cigarette, and it temporarily satisfies a desire.
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The National Cancer Institute reports small cell lung cancer as the most aggressive lung cancer; without treatment, average survival is two to four months. End-of-life care becomes a central issue as this progressive disease enters the final stages.
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Nurofen is an over-the-counter medication that contains the active ingredient ibuprofen, a type of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug or NSAID. Typically, this medication is used to alleviate pain or fever symptoms in affected people. Nurofen is marketed under the brand name Motrin in the United States.
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Coloxyl is a medication that contains the active ingredient docusate. This medication is a type of stool softener that helps alleviate painful bowel movement symptoms caused by constipation. In the United States, Coloxyl is marketed under the brand name Colace.
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Normal blood pressure for women is the same as for everyone else. However, women experience physiological changes that may cause the blood pressure to increase or decrease.
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Ringworm, or tinea infection, is a general term used to describe a group of common infections caused by several different types of fungus. These infections can occur on your body, scalp, beard, groin or on your feet or toes, where the condition is commonly known as athlete’s foot.
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Groin muscle strains -- sometimes called pulled muscles -- are painful injuries, caused by forceful movements of your leg, such as stepping off a curb while off balance or falling with your leg stretched out to the side. Female athletes whose sports require running, jumping and kicking are prone to these injuries.
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The presence of wax in your ears is a natural occurrence. According to the American Academy of Otolaryngology, specialized cells in the ear canal secrete a wax-like substance called cerumen designed to keep the inner ear protected from moisture and infection.
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Bacteria reside in great numbers in many places, both inside and on the surface of the human body. In many cases, like in the gut, the presence of bacteria is beneficial. Bacteria in the mouth causes the formation of cavities, and can increase the chance of other disease and illness.
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Platelets protect you from losing too much blood when you get a wound. Found in your blood, platelets are irregularly shaped and sticky with no color. When you get injured, they congregate at the site and form a clot to halt bleeding.
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Epistaxis is the medical term for a nosebleed. Although temporary nasal drying or irritation causes most nosebleeds, frequent spontaneous epistaxis can be a symptom of underlying disease. Physical examination, blood tests and diagnostic imaging help determine the abnormality or disease causing a bloody nose.
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Salicylic acid is used in a variety of products for topical treatment of skin conditions. Most often used in acne treatment, salicylic acid is also used to treat dandruff, callouses and warts. Some of these products are available by prescription but others are available over the counter in soaps, shampoos or creams.
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Feeding tube removal is usually performed by a licensed health care professional, either a nurse or physician. Nasogastric feeding tubes are rigid plastic tubes that are inserted through the nose and passed down through the esophagus to rest in the stomach.
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Glutamine is an amino acid that your body makes on its own. Using a glutamine supplement may be helpful when you have certain medical conditions such as surgery, an infection or prolonged stress because your glutamine levels may become depleted.
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From borscht soup to grilled vegetable kebabs to vegan cupcakes, beets are increasingly appearing on the menus of fine restaurants and in recipes on foodie websites. There are several varieties of beets, ranging in hues from white to yellow to red.
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Affecting one or both sides of the face, Bell's palsy is a neurological disorder that affects the facial nerves. Often causing facial muscle weakness or paralysis, the condition can make talking, laughing, eating and swallowing a difficult task.
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