For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Fish oil is considered beneficial for many health conditions, but it's only proven effective for one -- lowering triglycerides. Triglycerides and cholesterol are linked and often lowering one has an effect on the other.
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Toe numbness during exercise is quite common, but that doesn't mean it's normal. It can be caused by something as simple as lacing your shoes too tight, or it could be a manifestation of a more serious condition that requires medical treatment.
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A throbbing vein on your skull most likely results from a headache, and the most common type of throbbing headache is a migraine. In fact, about 12 percent of the U.S. population experiences migraine headaches, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
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The majority of injuries that happen to forearm muscles are a result of overuse, according to the Sports Injury Handbook. Continual wear and tear on the muscles, ligaments and nerves eventually leads to a breakdown of the tissues and injury when you perform the activity that caused the weakness.
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If you have diabetes, you may have heard that bananas are too sweet or too high in sugar to fit into your diet.
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Your sinuses are the tiny air-filled pockets located along your eyes, nose, cheekbones and forehead. While sinus infections often stem from a cold or some other upper respiratory infection, they can also be triggered by allergies, nasal problems or seasonal changes.
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Any time you have problems with your vision, get it checked out by an optometrist to diagnose the condition and prevent further damage. Spots on the back of the eye can be the result of an injury or disease and should be evaluated to prevent blindness, according to Medline Plus.
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When you eat too many animal-based protein foods, it takes your digestive system longer to break down their large molecules. As food lingers in the gastrointestinal tract, you may feel bloated and suffer from gaseous pressure.
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When your baby has diarrhea, you'll do anything to make him feel better. Kids Health reports that most infants will have diarrhea at one time or another. It is usually not serious and is something you can treat and get rid of at home.
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Coughing incessantly may cause nausea. Nausea may make you vomit if it becomes severe enough. Certain herbs and medicines can help relieve the nausea symptoms associated with coughing.
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Numerous conditions can cause waist and leg pain. According to the MedlinePlus website, leg pain can be caused by structures within the leg itself or it can be caused by problems in other parts of the body, such as the waist or pelvic girdle.
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Headaches accompanied by nausea can be caused by any number of reasons, from brain abnormalities to food sensitivities.
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Shingles strikes 1 million Americans each year, causing mild to severe and even debilitating pain, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
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A C5 herniated disc can be painful, presenting with neurological symptoms such as numbness and weakness in the upper extremities, neck stiffness and pain. The cause of the symptoms is pressure exerted on nerves by the bulging disc.
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Bilateral leg edema is swelling of the soft tissues of the legs. The condition can be merely a daily nuisance, or signal a serious underlying condition. A physician should be consulted to determine the cause and begin appropriate treatment. It has a number of causes, both anatomic and systemic.
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Your head is pounding or feeling tight, or there is a dull ache behind your eyes signaling the presence of a nasty headache. Most people suffer from these common symptoms now and then. This ailment has many reaching for common pain relievers such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
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Around 31 million Americans suffer from chronic sinus disease, according to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease. Most people with chronic sinusitis (sinus infections) are affected by the condition from environmental factors or by a physical issue.
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The wrong sleeping positions can affect your whole body, causing immediate pain and long-term damage. Poor sleep posture interacts with existing conditions, such as shoulder injuries and osteoarthritis, to make them worse.
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A routine Pap smear may reveal abnormal cells, usually caused by HPV, on a womanβs cervix. This condition, called cervical dysplasia, may lead to cancer. A loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) removes abnormal cells from the cervix.
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Cycling is an aerobic activity that has many benefits, including aiding in weight loss, helping to lower blood pressure and reducing the risk of heart disease, diabetes and certain types of cancers. Unlike running, which is a weight-bearing activity, cycling is low-impact and gentle on the joints, especially the knees.
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