Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is characterized by a painful inflammation of the tendons in the elbow. Working out at the gym is still possible, even with a severe case, as long as you tailor your activities to avoid further aggravating your injury.
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Increased coughing is not a typical effect of caffeine consumption, but in some instances, it might have that effect. The amount of caffeine you consume, your current medical condition and your predisposition to allergies are a few things that may influence how caffeine affects you.
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Aloe vera is a tropical plant known for its healing and anti-inflammatory properties. Similar to a cactus, the leaves of the plant are thick with a pulpy interior. You use the pulp as a topical remedy, but you can also drink aloe vera juice to treat constipation, according to Linda B. White, M.D.
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Like spit-up and dirty diapers, a recurrent rash on the face of a breastfed baby is often a natural part of babyhood that infants grow out of. But the red irritation could also mean that your baby’s body is reacting to a food or chemical.
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Pueraria mirifica is a plant native to Thailand that has medicinal properties. It is marketed as a natural and safe alternative to hormone replacement therapy because it contains phytoestrogens, which are plant hormones. Traditional hormone replacement therapy has benefits, as well as associated side effects and risks.
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Most people have experienced some consequence of poor digestion. Both acid reflux and fatty liver are disorders that may be related to your diet. Although the two conditions represent distinct disease processes with different symptoms and an array of possible causes, they both can be caused or aggravated by alcohol.
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Effexor XR, generically known as venlafaxine hydrochloride, is a medication used to treat major depression, panic disorder and anxiety. It is available in various dosages including 150 mg tablets. Drugs.com states that the maximum dosage for Effexor XR is 225 mg per day.
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Stress tests offer medical professionals a means to detect signs that you may have coronary artery disease or an arrhythmia. Analyzing the results of your test is best left to a cardiologist. You and your cardiologist can discuss what they mean, because a positive stress test may not be definitive.
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Your baby may look like an adorable little angel as she falls asleep, but it seems that every time your check on her, she is flailing her arms and kicking her legs as she dozes. While this might appear alarming, rest assured that it is normal for infants to twitch and move throughout the night.
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Nasal congestion occurs when nasal tissues swell due to inflammation of the blood vessels; it is often exacerbated by excess mucus production. This condition can have a variety of causes: allergies, viral illnesses, hay fever, sinusitis or negative reactions to medications.
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Living a healthy lifestyle can be a challenge when you are faced with processed foods, lack of time for exercise and going out with friends. Too many options are available for fast food, poor exercise choices and alcoholic beverages that negate other healthier lifestyle choices you may have made.
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Bumps are a common skin condition during pregnancy, according to the American Academy of Dermatology, but this does not mean that they affect a lot of pregnant women.
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Few things are as distressing as worrying about your child's health. If you are concerned that your 10-month-old isn't gaining enough weight, it might be time to examine his diet. Babies go through so many transitions during their first year of life, and it can be hard for parents to keep up with those changes.
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Ear plugs can be used for protection from noise or water. These small, ear-canal shaped devices can be made of foam, plastic or wax and fit into the ear canal, according to Occupational Health & Safety, a health resource site dedicated to workplace safety.
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Ritalin, generically known as methylphenidate, is a prescription medication used to control symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. This drug is a central nervous system stimulant that works by modifying the amounts of natural substances in the brain.
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Sugars such as lactose and fructose are simple carbohydrates that your body can use as a quick source of energy. But some people are unable to consume these sugars because they lack the specific enzymes that break them down in the digestive tract or have other problems digesting the sugars.
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Walking and other aerobic physical activity has a direct effect on your blood's good cholesterol level. Regular physical activity, including walking, also "can help lower LDL (bad) cholesterol," according to the U.S. government's National Cholesterol Education Program.
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Congestive heart failure is a chronic and life threatening medical condition. This condition begins with an initial trauma to the heart or infection and symptoms can vary depending on the side of the heart that has the most damage. Penn State Milton S.
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According to the American Academy of Dermatology, the dilated blood vessels that make up spider veins appear most often in fair-skinned women. These veins lie close to the surface of your skin, often appearing as a series of red or blue unconnected lines or in a pattern called a sunburst around your nose and cheeks.
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Morphine treats moderate to severe pain and chronic pain that often accompanies cancer. Patients may take morphine in tablet or liquid form or receive injections that provide continuous pain relief. Doctors may prescribe short- or long-acting morphine treatments.
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