Most cases of upset stomach result from infection, food poisoning, overeating or motion sickness. Although the symptoms typically pass within one to three days, you may wonder how you can speed your recovery by choosing appropriate foods.
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Elbow pain after curling can be mild to severe, depending on the cause. Since curling requires repetitive motions of the elbow and force from weight resistance, possible causes for your pain are tennis elbow, strains or sprains. Consult with your doctor for a proper diagnosis.
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Bloating, constipation, diarrhea, flatulence, abdominal pain and cramping are some of the most common gastrointestinal complaints. If you are diagnosed with IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, you may experience gastrointestinal symptoms that severely impair your quality of life.
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Sodium is one of the most important minerals in the body. The kidneys use sodium to maintain the proper balance of water and electrolytes—chemical substances such as sodium and potassium—and sodium is critical for water retention. But this very characteristic can cause problems with blood pressure.
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Consisting of a series of body parts including the lungs, diaphragm and nasal cavity, the respiratory system is responsible for transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide to and from muscles and tissues. During exercise, the respiratory system increases to meet the demands of the working muscles.
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An itchy scalp that affects the back of your head and leaves you with thick scales of skin can be embarrassing and annoying. Before you dismiss your itchy scalp as something as simple as dandruff, a trip to the doctor may be in order.
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Bruxism is a condition that occurs when you frequently clench your jaw, especially at night, according to Medline Plus. This condition can be extremely painful, as bruxism can wear down the teeth, affecting your bite and causing headaches, earache, sore jaw and increased sensitivity in the teeth.
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Nebulizers and humidifiers are used for aerosol therapy, a common form of treatment for respiratory ailments such as asthma. Both nebulizers and humidifiers convert liquids into a fine mist that can easily be inhaled into the airways to alleviate respiratory symptoms.
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Albuterol is an inhaled medication that dilates the bronchiole air tubes in the lungs. This bronchodilator is given in a metered dose inhaler and used to relax muscles in the airways and increase the flow of oxygen into the lungs. Drugs.
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Undergoing a tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, procedure eliminates excess fat in the abdominal region while tightening your stomach muscles in the process. The surgery involves an invasive incision in your lower abdomen that spans the length of your bikini line, leaving behind an unattractive scar.
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Asthma is a disease of the lungs that affects more than 20 million Americans, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. It is a chronic condition that repeatedly causes the airways in your lungs to become narrowed and inflamed.
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Burning pain in the back, which can sometimes feel like pins and needles or numbness, has a number of possible causes. Some causes are directly related to the back itself, while others stem from a general health condition.
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“Down in the dumps” doesn’t touch the level of misery some experience when they’re depressed. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, the NIMH, major depression is the leading cause of disability in the United States in people ages 15 to 44.
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Emergency contraception -- otherwise known as the morning-after pill -- is a safe and effective method to prevent pregnancy if your birth control method failed or you had unprotected sex. Plan B, a brand of emergency contraception, comes in 2 strengths.
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Tendonitis in the foot is often related to inflammation of the plantar fascia, the tendon located on the bottom of the foot. Tendonitis is normally caused by overuse and the repetitive motions of certain exercises, such as running, jumping or sprinting.
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Using acupressure points to relieve shoulder pain is a tradition dating back thousands of years in Asia. According to Stanford University, stimulating pressure points provides relief of minor to moderate pain while diminishing the need for medications.
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Eye redness may appear in a certain area of the eye, such as the corner of the eye, or throughout the white of the eye. Though a patch of redness may indicate a localized affect of a condition, the same condition may cause widespread redness on the eye.
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As different as each living organism may appear to be on the surface, all life is made up of basically the same molecules at the core. These molecules are formed by the way in which carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and other elements bond together.
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Your gallbladder is a nonessential organ that stores bile, which is used by the liver to break down fatty foods. A cholecystectomy, which is the surgical removal of the gallbladder, is usually performed when gallstones cause inflammation of the gallbladder.
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An earache can be a miserable experience for anyone but especially for a young child. Otitis media, a middle ear infection, can cause this pain as can otitis externa, commonly called "swimmers ear." After the infection is over, though, the pain can persist, recurring when cold air touches still-sensitive tissues.
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