For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
A bunion is a deformity that most often occurs at the base of your big toe, causing swelling, pain and difficulty in walking. Poorly fitted shoes, injury and even genetics play a role in whether you will develop bunions, reports MayoClinic.com. In some cases, bunions arise as a symptom of arthritis.
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Although no one likes to admit they have it, jock itch, a symptom of a fungus overgrowth, can result in a maddening itch in the genital region.
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Gout is a form of arthritis resulting from excessive buildup of uric acid in your body. The salt, called irate, from excess uric acid causes crystals to form in your joints, leading to pain and inflammation. An affected joint usually becomes shiny, swollen and stiff, and it can be red or purple in color.
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Diarrhea is often a symptom of other medical conditions and is relatively common. It is characterized by loose, watery stools and may be caused by a viral or bacterial infection, food intolerances, food poisoning, certain medications and other gastrointestinal disorders.
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Orange juice contains natural sugar that will cause your blood sugar levels to rise after drinking it. Diabetics and people with hypoglycemia are often instructed to drink a glass of orange juice if blood sugar levels are low.
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Constipation is a common digestive ailment that results when a person has infrequent or difficult bowel movements. Bowel movements vary between individuals; however, constipation is generally classified as having fewer than three bowel movements a week with excretions consisting of small, hard stools.
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When you're all caught up in your tennis match, nothing else matters but the thrill of competition. When you race across your end of the court to thwack the ball over the net, all you're interested in is the look on your opponent's face when you score a point. What you don't notice until after the game is knee pain.
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Many hormones are moving throughout your bloodstream and organs, carrying chemical messages. These include melatonin, insulin, testosterone, progesterone and estrogen. Hormones play a critical role in metabolism and reproduction, and they also affect mood.
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The body needs to make red blood cells, among other functions. Most people get enough iron through their diet, but some people require iron supplements to achieve adequate levels of iron.
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There are several different reasons why a womanβs estrogen levels can drop such as stress or certain medications. Other health conditions like menopause or polycystic ovarian syndrome can also cause severe drops in estrogen levels.
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An almond allergy can be serious and life threatening. It can cause hives, a blistering rash, or worsen underlying eczema.
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A combination of sweating, chills, fatigue and nausea symptoms can signal a wide range of medical conditions, from a passing virus to more serious, potentially life-threatening diseases. Contact your physician if you are experiencing these symptoms.
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Healthy kidneys cleanse the excess fluid, minerals and other bodily waste products collected by the blood by producing urine. They also help balance the volume of electrolytes and regulate the pH range in the body.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that 670,000 people are diagnosed with heart failure each year. Left-sided heart failure occurs when the left side of the heart becomes unable to pump blood effectively to the rest of the body.
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Your eyes are your windows to the world, but if you wake up with an eyeful of mucus, your first glance at the world can be a bit clouded.
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One of the most common ways to recognize appendicitis during pregnancy is by noticing a pain in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen that will not go away. Appendicitis pain is not like cramping. This pain is something that starts out as a light pain and gradually builds up to an unbearable pain.
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Laudanum was a popular Victorian-era beverage consisting of alcohol and opium. Due to its strong pain-killing properties, it was used to treat a wide variety of ailments, from the common cold to heart disease.
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Bleeding during the 9th month of pregnancy can be due to a number of causes ranging from normal changes that occur as your body prepares for labor to potentially life-threatening conditions that require immediate medical attention.
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To identify if you have costochondritis--an inflammation of the cartilage that connects your ribs or the inflammation of a rib itself--it can be helpful to analyze your chest pain. Costochondritis can cause chest pain that some people mistake for a heart attack or even acid reflux due to its location.
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Feeling a muscle spasm in your abdomen can be a mildly annoying experience or a downright painful one. In many cases, abdominal muscle spasms can be prevented by making changes in your eating and drinking habits, as well as your exercise. If the cramps continue despite taking preventive measures, consult a doctor.
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