For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Severe weight loss and dehydration during radiation treatment is common, particularly if you are undergoing therapy for cancers of the head and neck. Eating a nutrient-dense diet and keeping up your weight is vital to your battle and recovery during and after treatment.
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Your body uses a number of processes to maintain normal fluid balance. This balance requires that you get the proper intake of certain nutrients and electrolytes to keep your body running at its best.
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If you experience rib pain when you press the left side of your ribcage or stretch your body, one of a few problems could be the culprit. Inflammation in the rib cartilage, known as costochondritis, is a cause of pain in that area.
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In an effort to keep blood sugar levels low and stable, many diabetics and dieters reference the glycemic index. Since carbohydrates have the greatest effect on your blood sugar, the majority of foods listed on the glycemic index are carbohydrate-based foods.
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Exercise is good for your muscles, inside and out. The digestive system includes multiple organs that connect in a long, winding path from your mouth to your anus, breaking down food and extracting nutrients along the way.
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A cholecystectomy is the surgical procedure that involves removal of the gallbladder, and over half a million people a year have this procedure. The gallbladder collects bile, which is a fluid produced by the liver that aids in digestion.
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If your eyes swell after exercise, you need to see a physician, especially if you have other symptoms such as trouble breathing or hives. You may be suffering from a literal allergy to exercise, a condition that can proceed rapidly to a serious allergic reaction, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center.
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Hyperextension of the knee can result in injuries that cause pain in the back of the knee, or posterior knee pain. Pressure that forces the knee backward beyond its normal position results in knee hypertension, which can damage the cartilage, ligaments and other parts of the knee.
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Lunges and squats are great exercises for strengthening the muscles in your thighs, hips and buttocks. Since lunges and squats are low impact activities, these exercises can be good choices for those who cannot handle more vigorous forms of exercise.
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When you or your child scratch an eye, it can be a frightening situation. Whether it is due to a fingernail, piece of dirt, contact lens or paper cut, having a scratch in such a tender area can get you rattled.
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Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is one of the most commonly used over-the-counter medicines. It is typically used as a pain reliever and fever reducer. Despite being over-the-counter, taking too much acetaminophen can have serious consequences, including permanent liver damage and death.
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Progesterone is a steroid hormone made primarily in the ovaries but also by the placenta during pregnancy. Progesterone acts with other female hormones, such as estrogen, to maintain female reproductive health and female sex characteristics.
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A good exercise program helps patients with spinal stenosis slow the progress of the disorder. For many, spinal stenosis is acquired from or worsened by other medical conditions such as osteoporosis.
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Swimming usually leaves you invigorated and refreshed, but sinus headaches that result from swimming make you feel as if you are still underwater after you finish your workout. Plugged sinus cavities lead to infections and increased pressure and headaches.
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Traction alopecia occurs when the hair is being pulled too hard from the follicle, which results in hair breakage and alopecia--hair loss. Traction alopecia, according to Traction-alopecia.com, can be fully reversible if detected early enough; however, if it is extensive, the hair loss can be permanent.
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Salvia or Salvia Divinorum is a natural herbaceous perennial plant of the sage family that produces white flowers at the peak of its growth in summer seasons. An uprising trend has been discovered among teens and experimental drug users with smoking and using the leaves of the drug to reach a "high"
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According to the Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention, nearly one-third of all Americans have tried marijuana at some point in their lives. Marijuana, also called pot or weed, is considered a gateway drug that leads to harder drugs with more serious consequences.
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Hair loss is very common and the frontal region is usually the first place you will notice it. While it can be very discouraging and frustrating to lose your hair, there are treatments available to help help prevent further loss.
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Endometriosis is a medical condition in which the tissue that normally lines the inside of woman's uterus abnormally grows outside of this reproductive organ. Certain women with this condition can develop endometriosis cysts within the ovaries, which are referred to as endometriomas.
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According to the Cleveland Clinic, 21 million Americans are affected by osteoarthritis, typically of the weight-bearing joints. The knee joint is one of the most common joints to suffer from osteoarthritis.
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