Heart arrhythmia is an abnormal rhythm or rate of the heartbeat. It can cause the heart to beat an irregular rhythm, beat too quickly or beat too slowly. Although exercise is typically good for the heart, it can sometimes trigger arrhythmia episodes in some people.
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If you’re currently taking maca and you notice that you develop stomach pain every time, you should stop using the herbal supplement and call your doctor. Maca has been used for centuries for its fertility-enhancing properties and is considered by Drugs.com relatively safe for most healthy adults.
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Nerve damage symptoms don't need to stop you from exercising, but they do pose some limitations on which exercises you can, and should, do. Nerve damage symptoms can include muscle weakness, pain, numbness and tingling.
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If you only experience stomach pain after eating bread you may have an intolerance towards wheat. If you experience stomach pain after eating bread and other foods you may have a food allergy. A clinical diagnosis is essential for proper treatment of your symptoms.
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Insomnia is when you’re unable to sleep or to sleep satisfactorily. About 50 percent of U.S. adults consistently suffer from some kind of sleep-related problems where insomnia is the most common.
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Rough, dark patches of skin on the knees are not unusual. Your knees bear the brunt of many physical activities. Children learning to crawl are very hard on their knees, as are the parents who kneel on the floor to interact with them at eye level. Generally speaking, rough patches of skin indicate dryness.
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When the temperature drops, it is normal for your feet, hands and nose to feel cold before other parts of your body. This is because it takes longer for blood to circulate to these areas, especially in extreme conditions when it is concentrated on your vital organs to keep them warm.
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Pain in your feet may be due to some level of irritation or damage to one or more of your nerves. You may experience nerve pain as a result of a sports injury, excess weight, improper footwear, stress fractures, benign growths or simply the shape of your foot.
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So you’ve just been diagnosed with diabetes, and you’re told to watch your sugar intake by your doctor. It is a common misconception that sugar alone will raise your blood sugar and lead to the development or worsening of diabetes.
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If you expose your skin to high heat, such as a boiling pot of water or a hot automobile part on your car, your skin may become burned and leave you with a painful, tender wound. Your skin will naturally heal itself over time, but the proper after-care and treatment can help accelerate healing and skin re-growth.
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Sun exposure can cause damage to your eyelid, cornea, lens and additional eye parts. Sunglasses can protect the eyes from the sun’s harmful rays -- however, some types of sunglasses provide added benefits. Photochromic and polarized are 2 types of specialized sunglasses.
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Lewy body dementia, or LBD, is a common cause of dementia. According to the Lewy Body Dementia Association, 1.3 million Americans have LBD. Like Alzheimer disease, LBD causes intellectual and physical deterioration due to progressive damage of brain cells.
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Periodontal disease is a chronic infection of bacteria around the teeth. Mild forms of the condition are gingivitis, with more severe forms known as periodontitis. The condition affects the gums, underlying bones of a tooth and the tooth itself.
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A pinched tendon in the rotator cuff is a condition more commonly referred to as impingement syndrome. The rotator cuff is a collection of four small muscles that allow humans to rotate and lift the shoulder.
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Heart attacks are the leading cause of death in women older than 65. Heart attacks have a specific and documented set of symptoms. However, while these symptoms are well-documented and easily recognized, these were first documented in men.
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Blood delivers oxygen and nutrients to your cells while it removes waste products. Good blood circulation is important not only for working muscles, but also for your skin. According to Acne Magazine, good circulation is vital for healthy skin, especially your face.
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A kitchen burn from steam, hot liquids or direct contact with the burner or pot may be mild or severe. A first-degree burn does not blister the skin, according to University of Utah's Hospital Burn Center. Second-degree burns blister, while third-degree burns blister and burn all the way down to the muscles and bone.
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Every winter, most children succumb to a viral infection. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, most children get eight to 10 colds in the first two years of life. Long after the fever is gone, many children continue to suffer from a cough.
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Approximately 3 million teenagers wear braces, according to research by toothpaste manufacturer Colgate. These orthodontic devices are used to correct tooth and jaw alignment, including overbites, underbites, crossbites and crowding. Metal brackets connected to a wire are mounted to the rear molars.
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Pancreatic cancer is usually particularly aggressive. In the U.S., there will be approximately 45,000 pancreatic cancer diagnoses in 2013 and nearly 40,000 deaths.
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