Silent reflux, medically known as laryngopharyngeal reflux, is a condition that occurs when acids in your stomach bypass your lower esophageal sphincter and enter your esophagus. It differs from gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, in that it typically does not produce heartburn.
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When lifting heavy weights, painful wrists can weaken your grip and take your focus off the exercise. If you’ve developed pain in your wrists from weightlifting, it could be a sign of strained ligaments or tendons, or a fracture.
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Ginger is widely used for culinary and medicinal purposes. Often referred to as ginger root, or simply ginger, the underground stem -- or rhizome -- is used raw or as a dried powder. Ginger is an ingredient in a variety of foods and drinks such as gingerbread, ginger ale and ginger tea.
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You don't have to be a body builder to suffer from a pulled muscle; even normal daily activities put your muscles at risk for overuse or excess pressure. Pulled muscles, or muscle strains, can cause significant discomfort but are usually not serious.
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Back, hip and heel pain can happen for a number of reasons. Whether from an injury, excessive use or a medical procedure such as surgery, the pain that results causes pain for the individual and can limit mobility.
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A red, itchy scalp is not only annoying, it can also be flaky, painful and sore. According to MayoClinic.com, a red, itchy scalp is most commonly the result of two distinct scalp conditions.
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Poor circulation occurs when insufficient blood flows to your extremities, according to the UAB Health System.
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The brain is a complex system of neurons that communicate through the release and uptake of chemicals known as neurotransmitters. Two of these neurotransmitters, serotonin and dopamine, play an important role in the regulation of mood, sleep, appetite, movement and posture.
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Although lice and dandruff have some of the same symptoms, they are two different conditions with two different methods of treatment.
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Red meat, which includes beef from cows and lamb as well as processed meats like sausage, pepperoni and bacon, is typically high in saturated fats.
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There are a few different types of mites that can affect a hair follicle. Scabies are a common human skin mite that burrows into the skin and lays eggs. The larvae of the scabies mite can live in and feed off a hair follicle.
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Diarrhea, a symptom most people experience at some point, is generally described as an increase in the frequency, volume and fluid content of bowel movements. Explosive diarrhea is a more violent and loud passing of watery stool, as it is expelled along with excessive gas.
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A tummy tuck, also referred to as abdominoplasty, removes excess skin and then repositions the belly button. It can flatten and firm the abdominal region, but you must also maintain a healthy lifestyle with proper diet and exercise.
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According to Drugs.com, the antibiotic amoxicillin may be used for the treatment of middle ear infections, skin infections, upper and lower respiratory tract infections, and infections of the urinary tract.
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One of the more common causes of blood in the stool is the development of anal fissures. Anal fissures are very small tears (usually less than 1 1/2 inch) that occur in the skin of the anus (which is where the bowel movements leave the body).
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Whether it is caused by gas or the more insidious colic, hearing your baby cry in distress is miserable. The two most popular colic home remedies are gripe water and Ovol drops.
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A variety of conditions and factors can cause red bumps to form on a child’s body. These bumps are the result of the body reacting to a virus or to environmental conditions. Viral rashes, heat rashes, contact allergies, insect bites and infections are some conditions that may cause red bumps on a child's body.
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Olive oil is an old folk remedy for dandruff. When you apply olive oil-based treatments to your scalp, the oil moisturizes dry areas that may be flaking off.
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Multiple complications can result from methamphetamine use. Regardless of pattern of use, abuse or dependence, the major organs of the body can be hurt, and in the most severe cases death can occur.
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The hand moves in various and complicated ways and there is a complex array of articulations that allow flexibility of movement. The joints of the hand and wrist include hinge, gliding, condyloid and saddle joints. A hinge joint allows movement back and forth.
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