For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
A urinary tract infection, or UTI, refers to any infection of the kidneys, ureters, bladder or urethra according to MayoClinic. Most infections occurring in the bladder cause burning urination, frequency, urgency and colicky abdominal pain.
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Neuropathy, also known as peripheral neuropathy, is a condition that causes numbness, pain, tingling and weakness, usually in the hands and feet. It may occur episodically or progress gradually over years.
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Estrogen is a steroid hormone produced by the ovaries in women and in small amounts in the testes in men, as well as in fat cells for both sexes.
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Anxiety in sport is most common in competitive sports environments and could also be termed competitive stress. A lack of consensus makes it difficult to clearly define anxiety and stress in sport, but one definition, proposed by sport psychology consultant Dr.
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When your thyroid gland is unable to produce enough thyroid hormone, you have a condition called hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism is more common in females than males, and the risk increases with age, according to the National Institutes of Health. Thyroid hormones regulate your body metabolism.
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Candida is a yeast, also classified as a fungus, that is commonly found on the skin, in the digestive tract and on the genitals of humans.
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If you've been suffering with neck or upper back pain, your doctor might recommend a cervical epidural steroid injection. During this procedure, a needle is used to inject a steroid solution around the upper part of the spinal cord. It can be extremely effective.
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Allergic reactions to 14 karat gold earrings and other metal jewelry are fairly common. Signs and symptoms can appear soon after exposure to new jewelry, or may develop over time as the metal on your earrings wear down.
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Candida albicans can cause a myriad of problems -- oral thrush, canker sores, skin rashes and even athlete's foot. Bacteria such as candida can thrive in dark moist areas such as locker rooms and inside your shoes.
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Acid reflux can be a chronic condition that requires watching everything you eat and drink to manage your symptoms. Each case of acid reflux is different, and you will have to experiment with your diet to find out if salt or other foods are personal triggers.
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Chewing gum used to be frowned upon by dentists. Not only was it full of sugar, but it also remained in the mouth longer than candies that you could swallow, making it a greater cause of tooth decay.
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Glucose is the most common carbohydrate, according to Charles Ophardt of Elmhurst College. Most dietary carbohydrates become glucose, which is absorbed by your bloodstream. Glucose is used for energy production or storage as well as for the maintenance of a normal and healthy blood glucose level.
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Estrogen and testosterone are found in both men and women, in different concentrations. An imbalance of one or both of these hormones can have significant physical and psychological consequences and can be caused by illness, medications, tumors or, occasionally, genetic predisposition.
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One of the key benefits of exercise is that it helps reduce menstrual cramping. But sometimes, it has the opposite effect. If you suffer from menstrual like cramping during exercise, there are a number of possible causes, and some of them are potentially serious.
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Pulmonary fibrosis is a condition characterized by gradual scarring of your lung tissue. Over time, your lung tissue thickens, making it difficult for your organs to reap necessary oxygen. Common symptoms of pulmonary fibrosis include coughing, fatigue, lethargy and loss of appetite.
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If you have a head cold or other viral infection, you may feel swollen lymph nodes on the sides of your neck. This is a positive reaction that signals your lymph nodes are functioning to fight off the infection. Other causes of swollen lymph nodes are exposure to bacteria and may result in more serious conditions.
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Some gastrointestinal conditions that damage your digestive tract, such as inflammatory bowel disease or cancer, may require a surgical opening in your abdomen, which allows stool to leave your body. This surgery is medically known as an ileostomy, while the opening itself is called a stoma.
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Sickle cell disease, also called sickle cell anemia, is the most common worldwide disease that is passed through families, according to University of Iowa Health Care, or UIHC. Individuals with sickle cell anemia may suffer from painful episodes that can occur suddenly and last for days.
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Inflammation is the body's nonspecific response to a wide variety of abnormalities. The inflammatory response includes increased blood flow through and leakiness of the blood vessels at the site of the abnormality. White blood cells enter the site and attack the provocative agents.
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Rectal prolapse occurs when the tissue lining the rectum collapses into, or extends through, the anal opening. It most often happens following a bowel movement, resulting in a mass protruding from the anus. The rectal tissue lining may show, and it may bleed slightly.
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