Medical procedures to remove blood clots become necessary when the clots threaten to travel from a vein to the heart, lungs or brain, leading to potentially fatal conditions. Deep venous thrombosis, also called deep vein thrombosis, forms bloods clots deep in the veins, usually in the lower leg and thigh.
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Your body relies on the nutrients from the foods you eat for survival. Mechanical and chemical processes break food down into molecules that are absorbed through your intestines, and the resulting waste is eliminated during a bowel movement.
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Deltacortril, the brand name for the generic drugs prednisolone or prednisone, is a prescription corticosteroid medication.
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With fatigue and night sweats, sometimes the problem is a temporary viral infection, or some other mild, self-limiting condition. Other times, the symptoms can signal a deeper medical issue.
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The U.N. has elevated a new, surprising health issue to the level of crisis, alongside Ebola and AIDS: Antibiotics in food.
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If you have a cheese allergy, your body initiates an abnormal immune response to the presence of this food product in your body. Also known as a milk allergy, this condition affects 2 to 5 percent of children during the first 12 months of life, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America reports.
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CPAP stands for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure. CPAP is used by people with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) during the night to help keep their airways open. CPAP can be delivered either by mask or by nasal cannula.
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A warm glass of salt water remains a classic, all-natural home remedy to cope with a sore throat or toothache. Yet people with high blood pressure may be concerned about the sodium content in these solutions.
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Children, like adults, may suffer from headaches for a variety of reasons. A headache upon waking is very common. In most cases, headaches are not cause for concern. They simply indicate muscle tension, allergies, stress and other minor conditions.
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Decreased appetite and fevers typically go hand-in-hand, and your goal during the course of your toddler's fever will be to get him to eat and drink as best as possible.
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Sweating – caused by the skin’s eccrine glands -- is the body’s natural response toward increasing temperatures in the outside environment. Sweating maintains a regular body temperature and dissipates heat generated internally.
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White dots on the skin can appear on anyone after any type of exercise. People who have certain medical conditions or are taking medications or wearing certain types of fabric may be more likely to develop white spots while exercising.
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Your esophagus is the tube that connects your throat and stomach. It plays an important role in digestion, by allowing food to pass into your digestive organs.
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Progesterone is the precursor to many hormones, including testosterone, the sex hormone that emphasizes male characteristics, and estrogen, the sex hormone that emphasizes female characteristics.
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If you have cancer, you’ve probably heard that eating lots of vegetables can fight the disease and give your body the nutritional support it needs to withstand chemotherapy.
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Many reasons exist for mid-back pain, ranging from mild to severe. Your back is composed of many components, including muscle, bone, ligaments and cartilage, all of which can affect how your back moves and feels.
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Diabetes impairs your body’s ability to produce or use insulin, which regulates blood glucose levels and generates energy. In type I diabetes, the pancreas does not produce insulin.
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After you reach a certain age or if you have risk factors for developing cardiovascular disease, your doctor may recommend a blood test to check your cholesterol levels. Generally, this blood test occurs after a 12-hour fast.
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Skin rashes are a common symptom of a food-related allergy. These rashes typically appear within a few minutes after eating a food to which you’re allergic. One of the most common food allergens is soy. This product of soy beans is a common ingredient in baked goods, cereals and processed meats.
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A variety of skin and bone conditions can affect your feet, including your big toes. Red bumps on the skin of your big toes may show up all of a sudden or may develop gradually, over time. Accompanying symptoms can help you determine the cause of your bumps.
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