Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas — the large gland behind the stomach that secretes enzymes used for digestion. While acute pancreatitis occurs suddenly, chronic pancreatitis develops gradually and continues long term.
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Having dark circles around your mouth can be unflattering. Dark circles are caused by hyperpigmentation or when you have more melanin in certain areas of the skin. Several factors can cause hyperpigmentation, like exposure to the sun, skin inflammation or endocrine diseases, according to MedlinePlus.
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Antibiotics are drugs given to eliminate pathogenic, or disease-causing, bacteria from the body. They can be given in a number of ways, but outside the hospital they are almost always taken in oral form.
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Swelling of the lips and face can occur as a result of a number of different conditions. By itself, swelling of the lips and face is not usually harmful and can go away on its own with treatment of the underlying condition.
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Armpits don't get much love -- but like the rest of your skin, they also have pores. When they're clogged, you might get ingrown hairs or even a few pimples. Blocked underarm pores are stuffed with bacteria, and that can make body odor smell worse.
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During aging, skin thins and becomes less elastic and prone to fine lines, creases and sagging. Sun exposure and genetics can also damage the collagen and elastin that contribute to the skin’s integrity.
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Brains are mostly made up of fat. The protective sheath of neurons is 70 percent fat. Neuron membranes are also made up of “a thick double-layer of fatty acid molecules,” according to the Franklin Institute Online.
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Wrinkles and other symptoms of damaged, aging skin can start showing up in your 20s and will only get worse over time, warns the American Academy of Dermatology.
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Body mass index, or BMI, is a good guideline for keeping track of your weight. Your BMI value can tell you if you are underweight, less than 18.5; healthy weight, 18.5 to 24.9; overweight, 25 to 29.9; or obese, 30 to 39.9.
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If you're a teenager or even an adult with bad acne, you've probably spent some time looking for an effective treatment. Over-the-counter remedies can help clear milder acne, but worse cases often call for professional assistance from a dermatologist.
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Maintaining a healthy weight isn't just about aesthetics; being overweight significantly increases your risk of various chronic diseases. One of the ways health providers indirectly measure body fat is by calculating your body mass index, or BMI.
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Along with doctors and nurses, physical therapists play an important role in medicine, often working tirelessly to rehabilitate injured patients both young and old. Like any other business professional, there are certain wardrobe guidelines to follow when dressing for success in this field.
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Lightweight down jackets contain pockets filled with goose feathers, also called loft, that keep you warm on even the coldest days. According to Reader's Digest, repeatedly laundering your down jacket will compress the feathers and reduce the warmth of the coat.
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The shape of your face is genetically determined, although exercises that tone your facial muscles might have a modest impact on your face's appearance. However, no amount of weight loss can turn a round face into an oval or rectangle, and you can't target the face, or any specific body area, for weight loss.
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Disease-causing germs are present around you all the time. One main route of infection for these pathogens is your hands. Your hands are constantly touching the environment around you, picking up pathogens as they go, allowing these harmful substances to infect you or spread to others.
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A number of products claim to diminish or even eliminate acne scars. Unfortunately, many of these products have disappointing results, according to the Mayo Clinic. A fat-soluble type of vitamin A known as retinol that is used to treat acne can have a modest effect on the scars acne may leave behind.
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Seeing your 2-week-old newborn bloated and feeling her hard abdomen can be scary. Usually, however, these symptoms result from stomach sensitivities that most babies outgrow naturally within the first several months of life.
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Blood clots can be a deadly occurrence, contributing to heart attack and stroke. If your physician suspects you are at risk for blood clots or if you have experienced them in the past, he may recommend taking a blood-thinning medication.
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Weight gain at age 56 is caused by a variety of factors, such as inactivity and eating more calories than your body needs. However, losing extra pounds is important to your health. It can reduce your risk for coronary heart disease, stroke and high cholesterol, according to the U.S.
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A week gives you time to start the process of fat loss and even lose a pound or two. Losing a significant amount of body fat in seven days, though, isn't possible. Your body metabolizes fat over time to cause changes in your body composition.
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