For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Ayurveda is a holistic system of medicine and self-care originating in India. It attempts to identify the energetic imbalances within the body that cause a disease and restore balance with diet, lifestyle changes and herbal remedies. Ayurvedic methods may help to treat fatty liver disease.
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Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic that treats water retention by reducing the amount of salt absorbed by the body. This is especially important in patients with high blood pressure, kidney disorders and diabetes. Diabetes is a metabolic disease characterized by high levels of sugar in the bloodstream.
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When exposed to infection or injury, your body responds defensively, by unleashing an immune response that results in the release of fluids, antibodies and white blood cells to the affected area.
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Ear infections, also known as otitis media, are extremely common among children. The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders states that about 75 percent of children develop at least one ear infection by the age of 3.
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If you have acid reflux, you may wonder if drinking milk and eating yogurt will make your symptoms worse.
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Iliopsoas tendon issues can hinder your ability to walk, as the iliopsoas muscle plays a role in the movement of your hip and thigh. The iliopsoas muscle is actually two muscles -- the iliacus and the psoas -- that stretch from your spine into your hip and upper thigh area.
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When you exercise, your cardiovascular system works harder. It needs to deliver oxygen to muscles, transport heat to the skin, transport hormones to meet metabolic demands and deliver nutrients and fuel to tissues.
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Your muscles typically contract and release as you move them. However, when a muscle spasm occurs, it is due to a muscle contraction that occurs when your muscle tightens without your brain telling it to. Typically, a solution for muscle spasms is stretching, which can help to loosen tight or contracted muscles.
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Metformin, or glucophage, is an oral diabetes medication that is commonly prescribed to control blood sugar levels. This medication makes it easier for your body to absorb available glucose in the bloodstream.
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Plantar fasciitis involves pain and inflammation of a thick band of tissue in your foot known as the plantar fascia. The plantar fascia runs across the bottom of your foot and connects your heel bone to your toes. Plantar fasciitis is a frequent cause of heel pain.
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Lisinopril is a prescription medication that belongs to class of medications called the angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, or ACE inhibitors. The drug is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure. It is also used for the treatment of congestive heart failure.
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Cymbalta is the brand name of the antidepressant duloxetine and belongs in the class of drugs called the serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs.
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The space between the femur, or thighbone, and the tibia, or shinbone, on X-ray views represents the overall thickness of the joint cartilage surfaces of each opposing bone as they articulate, or come into contact with one another.
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Hip replacement surgery is most frequently used to alleviate painful symptoms experienced by patients with osteoarthritis, a condition in which the hip bone progressively degrades, Cedars-Sinai reports.
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Because of gravity, your legs may not receive the best circulation, especially if you have to be on your feet or sit at a computer for eight or more hours every day.
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From sports to general daily activities, the shoulder's exceptional range of motion makes it very vulnerable to injury. Among the most painful injuries that a shoulder can sustain is a complete or partial tear of the rotator cuff.
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Cars contribute only a modest amount of pollution on their own, but there are, according to Yale University, a fleet of 246 million vehicles in the United States alone, making them a potent polluting force in bulk.
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Intestinal gas and loose stools often occur simultaneously with a variety of disorders and conditions. Incomplete digestion commonly leads to diarrhea. As undigested food reaches the large intestine, colonic bacteria break down the particles, producing gas.
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Ritalin and Adderall, known generically as methylphenidate and amphetamine, respectively, are commonly prescribed to treat symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD. When used as directed under proper medical supervision, Ritalin and Adderall have limited side effects.
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The modern world has no corner on the market when it comes to day-to-day stress and anxiety. After a tough day at the forum, even the ancient Romans turned to medicinal herbs to calm their nerves. Some of these traditional remedies have carried into the 21st century and continue to be used for anxiety.
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