For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Throbbing thigh pain can emerge from the knee, hip or back. The origin of the problem could be related to the muscles, bones or nerves in the legs. Throbbing can be dull or so severe that a person may find it difficult to stand or walk.
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Smoking cigarettes, cigars, pipes or any type of tobacco causes physical changes in the body. While some of the effects of smoking can't be seen for years, other signs of cigarette smoking can be observed within days, if not minutes, of the last cigarette. Some of the signs are overt while others may be less obvious.
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Air hunger is one of the most distressing of all medical symptoms. Patients who can't derive enough oxygen from the air they breathe typically suffer from this symptom. Oxygen therapy involves supplying an increased concentration of oxygen to the lungs, helping alleviate breathlessness.
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A simple salt water nasal spray or wash is a natural, non-medicated treatment for dry nasal passages or congestion that accompanies the common cold. Non-medicated saline sprays and drops are widely available at pharmacies, big-box stores and supermarkets, but it is easy to make your own at home.
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People can experience two types of pain. "Normal" pain in response to bodily injury, such as a bruise, sprain or burn, is called nociceptive pain. In contrast, neuropathic pain arises when the nerves that transmit pain signals are damaged.
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Mucus is a diffusion barrier present in your respiratory tract that works against contact with noxious substances, such as smoke, according to Colorado State University.
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Swimsuit models and pin-up girls get to have their blemishes airbrushed and Photoshopped into oblivion, but everyday folk have to take a more active approach to treating and preventing the dreaded butt-blemish breakouts.
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Alcoholism is a serious issue which has the capacity to affect your life if you date someone with this problem. A relationship with an alcoholic isn't impossible, but it does take a certain finesse.
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Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium (AMC), also known as augmentin, is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.
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Physical exhaustion may be accompanied by many symptoms. According to a New York Times article published online in February 2008, fatigue or exhaustion is one of the most common health problems and can signal the presence of various medical problems.
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Opiates are a group of medications produced from the opium poppy plant, or Papaver somniferum. Opiate medications relieve pain by altering the transmission of pain signals in the brain. The amount of pain relief experienced by a user depends on his metabolism and tolerance to the drug.
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You might have noticed that after eating fried foods, you tend to have abdominal discomfort. Because fried foods contain high levels of fat, they easily add to the waistline and can cause stomach pains.
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Millions of Americans contract the flu each year. In most cases, according to Dr. Raphael Dolin in โHarrisonโs Principles of Internal Medicine,โ acute illness resolves within two to five days, although respiratory symptoms, such as cough and sore throat, may persist for up to two weeks.
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Your Achilles tendon is the tendon that connects your calf muscle to your heel bone. Its function is to raise your heel off the ground to assist with walking, running or jumping.
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An article in the August 2009 issue of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery states that you are likely to notice a significant improvement in your cervical neck symptoms after surgery. Therefore, your decision to choose surgery as a treatment option will likely be beneficial.
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Heat injuries are a significant cause of kidney failure. Heat injuries are generally grouped into two categories--classical heat stroke and exertional heat stroke. Of the two types, exertional heat stroke is more commonly associated with kidney failure.
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Whether you're doing it for exercise or for more practical reasons, climbing stairs is a good cardiovascular activity. It's great for toning leg muscles and getting your heart pumping. Some people may find that they experience a headache after climbing stairs. In most cases, this is of little concern.
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The American Diabetes Association lists citrus fruits, including lemons, as a top 10 diabetic superfood. Lemons are best known for their vitamin C content, but their fiber and acidity also slow digestion, causing a steadier rise in blood sugar levels.
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The kneecap, or patella, is the bone that protects your knee joint. The kneecap is susceptible to many fractures and accounts for 1 percent of all broken bones. Rehabilitation for a broken kneecap can only begin after establishing the type of fracture and treatment options used.
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Air passes through the lungs via branching airways that lead to air sacs, where gas exchange occurs. Bronchitis refers to inflammation of the lining of large to medium-sized airways, called bronchi.
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