The thyroid gland is an organ that produces hormones that regulate important bodily functions, including metabolism. The thyroid is stimulated to produce its hormones by another hormone called thyroid stimulating hormone, or TSH. When thyroid hormone levels are abnormally high, TSH is typically low.
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Many women experience some discomfort or pain around the time of their menstrual period, especially for the first day or two of their flow. In some cases, pain may be experienced a few days before your period begins.
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Cigarette smoke is a smell that has a tendency to linger. It cleans to fabrics and other surfaces and can be offensive to some who are sensitive to it. Even for those with no allergies at all, the residual smell is never welcome.
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The majority of babies are born with their baby, or primary teeth, already lying in wait under the gums. Babies generally start to cut their baby teeth beginning at 6 months, according to the American Dental Association. Primary teeth may continue to erupt until age 3.
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Tendonitis in the hand occurs because the tendon tissues become inflamed. The inflammation can be the result of repetitive strain or trauma. However, repetitive strain, such as long hours of typing and playing golf, is the primary cause of tendonitis today.
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Chinese medicine balls, also known as Chinese Baoding balls, stress balls or exercise balls, are said to date back to the Ming Dynasty of 1368-1644, or earlier. While their origins are mysterious, their uses are pragmatic.
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If you have sensitive gums that bleed and are often inflamed or red, Merck explains that these are the symptoms of a common condition known as gingivitis. Care of gingivitis includes rinsing the gums daily with a solution that kills the bacteria responsible for the condition.
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Hives, or urticaria, are raised, pink, itchy bumps that develop on the skin. They usually occur in response to an allergic reaction, according to the American Academy of Dermatology, but infection, stress, cold and other causes are possible.
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Ask anyone who has had shoulder surgery and he will most likely tell you that the pain he experienced caused difficulty sleeping. Some shoulder surgeries, like a repair to the rotator cuff, can be much more painful than a more simple procedure like a bone spur removal.
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Seek treatment for a staph infection, as soon as the flu-like symptoms appear. Consequences for late or neglected treatment for may cause serious medical conditions or even death. In fact, certain strains of staph may increase the fatality rate among certain populations.
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It can be relaxing and therapeutic to soak in a hot tub, but users should be aware of hot tub dangers. Recreational water illnesses (RWIs) spread easily in hot tubs, and an entire family can become sick at the same time.
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Candida is a type of yeast that exists naturally in and on an infant's body. When the yeast reproduce rapidly and irritate the skin, a rash can develop. A yeast rash is very red, itchy and often has smaller bumps outside the main rash.
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A heart attack occurs when the flow of blood, and therefore oxygen, to a portion of the heart becomes blocked.
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Cigarette smokers may feel that their tobacco addiction is far less harmful than smoking an illegal drug such as marijuana. Marijuana smokers who abstain from tobacco sometimes boast that their drug of choice is safer than cigarettes. The truth is that both tobacco and marijuana have damaging effects.
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Toothache pain ranges from throbbing to excruciating, but a good dentist can alleviate the pain quickly. If you can't get to a dentist right away, the wait can prove agonizing. That painful wait may be one reason why so many over-the-counter products and home remedies exist for treating painful teeth.
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The ingredients in your toothpaste are as important as the ingredients in your food, but -- like many cosmetic products -- toothpastes contain chemicals that would never appear on your dinner table.
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Master Cleanse creator Stanley Burroughs advises a salt water flush to be used in conjunction with his infamous "lemonade diet," a concoction of lemon juice, water, maple syrup and cayenne pepper. In his booklet, "The Master Cleanser,"
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Parents have used petroleum jelly for decades as a barrier between their infants' delicate skin and wetness. However, there are now dozens of brands of diaper creams and ointments that promise to protect your baby from diaper rash as well as moisturize or medicate the skin.
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Cramps are painful muscle spasms that can occur after intense exercise or competition. Cramps are not usually dangerous, but can be extremely painful. Besides overuse, muscle cramps can stem from dehydration, diuretic medications or an imbalance of the minerals calcium, magnesium and potassium.
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Diarrhea involves passing frequent loose stools, typically more than three times a day, according to the World Health Organization. Always ask your doctor for a thorough evaluation if your diarrhea does not subside within a few days.
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