Plantar fibromatosis is a condition in which excess collagen or fibrotic tissue in the feet creates hard nodules just under the skin. These nodules typically occur on the bottom of the foot and right under the arch. The condition can cause pain, especially when standing and walking.
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Your skin is your body's living armor. But this unsung hero often doesn't get much attention until something goes wrong -- like an unexplained bump under the skin on your arm.
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Alcohol abuse and dependence have devastating effects on the psychology and health of alcoholics. Of the health consequences of long-term alcohol abuse, liver damage and cardiovascular issues have received considerable attention.
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Plantar warts are small, non-cancerous growths that appear on the bottom of the foot. Warts are viral, caused by the HPV virus. Some plantar warts go away on their own, while others require treatment.
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Bifocal lenses take some adjustment for many people, whether you start with bifocals or switch from regular lenses. New bifocal wearers might experience difficulty as they move from looking through the top to the bottom of the lenses.
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Sometimes the immune system perceives a threat and reacts in a variety of ways. A respiratory or lung allergy causes symptoms directly reflected in how a person breathes. Pollen, a major trigger for asthmatics, stimulates white blood cells to release a substance called histamine.
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The symptoms of forearm tendinitis in a person’s forearm are described with his or her palm facing up. Tendinitis is frequently used to classify pain from several types of tendon injuries or diseases. More specifically, tendinitis is an inflammation of a person's tendon, which can heal with treatment.
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Turf burn is a common injury among people who play sports -- especially football and soccer players. A turf burn is caused by friction, which generates heat and removes layers of skin, leaving a painful and unsightly "raspberry" abrasion.
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Rashes that involve the skin of the face can be caused by infections, irritations or inflammatory reactions. Local reactions cause a variety of facial skin rashes; however, some facial rashes can be caused by systemic medical conditions as well.
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Lorazepam, brand name Ativan, is a type of benzodiazepine prescribed for relief of sleeplessness and excessive anxiety. According to the Beers’ Criteria, lorazepam is a potentially inappropriate medication that may cause serious side effects for older adults.
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For many women, the menstrual cycle can last anywhere from a week to two weeks each month. This includes both menstruation and the period of time leading up to it, when many women experience symptoms of PMS. Luckily, there are several ways to decrease both the length and painful effects of menstruation and PMS.
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Many diseases and illnesses, including the flu, the common cold, pneumonia and bronchitis, are easily spread by contact from person to person. No one wants to catch someone else's germs, or to give an illness to someone else.
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The human liver is an organ located within the abdomen, with its larger lobe on the right side of the body. The liver is the largest gland in the body and possesses remarkable regeneration capabilities. The gland secretes bile, a green-colored digestive enzyme stored in the gall bladder during fasting.
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Medicare provides benefits for breast reduction surgery, also known as reduction mammoplasty, when it is medically necessary to treat macromastia or breast hypertrophy that is causing adverse health effects. Women experiencing this condition typically suffer from back and neck pain, headaches and skin problems.
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Many herbs can be used to stimulate and cleanse your uterus, improve its tone and ease menstrual or menopausal symptoms. However, some herbs that boost uterine health should not be taken when you are pregnant due to risk of stimulating contractions.
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An ulcer occurs when part of the lining of the stomach or intestines becomes deeply eroded. Most people who have an ulcer likely developed it from an infection by the bacteria Helicobacter pylori, or H. pylori. Ulcers can also be caused by regular usage of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs.
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A vasectomy is a surgical procedure that involves snipping or blocking the vas deferens, the tube that transmits sperm from the testes to the urethra. When successful, this will prevent pregnancy. A vasectomy is typically performed in the surgeon’s office with local anesthesia.
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Spinal stenosis is a condition in which the vertebra become compressed, pinching nerves and causing severe back pain and even numbness. In severe cases, symptoms of spinal stenosis may also include loss of bladder and/or bowel control.
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Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are disease processes that are not contagious or transferable from one human to another. Random genetic abnormalities, heredity, lifestyle or environment can cause non-communicable diseases, such as cancer, diabetes, asthma, hypertension and osteoporosis.
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There is a significant difference between plant essential oils and simple plant extracts. Although both may be used in aromatherapy, it is the essential oils which carry the medicinal qualities and are used most often during massage and aromatherapy sessions. Extracts are mainly used in perfumes or even in cooking.
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