For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
If you have skin peeling between the toes, donโt worry, youโre not alone. Many people report skin peeling between their toes, and often it is accompanied by other symptoms, such as itching or the formation of blisters.
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Follicle-stimulating hormone, or FSH, helps regulate the reproductive processes in both men and women. It affects the growth process, puberty maturation and the development of the body. FSH levels are used to help diagnose a number of factors including fertility.
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Creatinine is included in most routine lab work because it is the most reliable indicator of kidney health. Kidney patients should know what creatinine is, how it is measured and what their creatinine values mean. Many patients find it helpful to maintain a spreadsheet of their creatinine levels.
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Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) is a common virus: According to Dr. John Sullivan, writing in the medical database UpToDate, it is estimated that 90 to 95 percent of adults have evidence of being infected by the virus at some time. It commonly causes mononucleosis--infamously known as the "kissing disease"
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A normal heartbeat consists of 60 to 100 beats per minute, according to Medline Plus. Irregular heartbeat, also called arrhythmia, has the heart racing, pounding or skipping beats. The effects often are felt in the chest, throat and neck.
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Spring arrived early this year โ in some places up to three weeks. What does that mean for your health?
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Prescription medication is part of daily life for millions of people worldwide. These drugs, used in accordance with medical guidelines, can maintain health and sustain life.
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Your capillaries are the smallest blood vessels in your body that connect arteries to veins. When these capillaries narrow or widen to quickly, the thin capillary walls can tear, and blood can seep out, giving your skin the appearance of thin red or purple lines.
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Phlegm. It's hard to spell, sounds terrible and feels worse. Physicians and researchers call excess phlegm in the lungs and upper chest "chronic mucus hypersecretion." A runny nose, sneezing and coughing up phlegm are common symptoms of seasonal allergies such as hay fever.
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Seasonal and other allergies can cause your nasal passages to swell and become irritated. This swelling and irritation is known as rhinitis.
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Vitamin B-5, or pantothenic acid, is an essential vitamin for hair growth and health. All of the B vitamins help your body process and use what you eat, thereby nourishing your hair follicles.
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Sudden neck pain in your child is frightening. Fortunately, most incidents involving this type of pain are due to muscle soreness or slight infections. It is important, however, to rule out other, less-common illnesses that can be serious.
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High-fiber fruits act as natural laxatives when you experience mild irregularity. Safer and less habit-forming than drugstore laxatives, fruit also gives you the essential nutrients you need for a healthy diet.
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Blood pressure is the force of blood against your artery walls, and it often fluctuates throughout the day. When blood pressure remains high for a sustained period of time, it is called high blood pressure or hypertension. Hypertension forces the heart to work hard, increasing your risk of stroke and heart disease.
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Mumps is an infectious disease that can be prevented by vaccination. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children receive their first dose of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine between the ages of 12 and 15 months and a second dose between ages 4 and 6.
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A peanut allergy can cause a chronic cough only if you continue to eat products that contain peanuts. Coughing is a common symptom of a peanut allergy, but will only continue as long as you consume peanuts.
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Alcohol consumption is a major concern in the sports world. It remains one of the most abused drugs among athletes despite the well-known negative effects it can have on the mind and body. Drinking often begins among athletes during the high school years.
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Regular exercise is important for good health, so itching severely every time you work out isn't merely a nuisance, it can interfere with your ability to keep fit. Exercise-related itching isn't uncommon and particularly affects boys and men ages 10 to 30, note experts from the New Zealand Dermatological Society.
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Heat bumps on the skin, also known as heat rash, usually develop from excessive exposure to heat or humidity. The condition may be as mild as a few small bumps but can also develop into painful blistering of the skin.
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A sore throat is one of the most common symptoms of illness. There are any number of conditions and external factors that could cause your throat to become sore, depending on your personal state of health. And while a sore throat can be uncomfortable, it may also serve as a warning symptom of larger problems.
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