For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Vaseline is a type of petroleum jelly that is often used as a lubricant, so it would make sense that Vaseline would be a good solution for a dry nose. Your nose may become dry for several reasons, including allergies, a cold or the weather.
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Threadworms (pinworms) are the most common worm humans can contract. Thread-like in appearance, these worms are white and can grow up to 1.5 centimeters long. They survive inside the human body causing itching and irritation around the anus. Occasionally, they are seen in the stool or visible around the anus.
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Your tongue is one of the toughest muscles in your body, but sometimes fissures break out on it. This is known as cracked tongue, scrotal tongue or grooved tongue. There is not a single established cause of cracked tongue, but there are many potential sources.
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The liver is at the front line of your body’s natural defense system against many environmental toxins in the world today. Plus, according to the British Liver Trust, liver disease has been on the rise in recent years.
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Prescription pain patches are an alternative to oral pain pills and injections. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, the patches help prevent side effects such as gastrointestinal difficulties and internal bleeding that sometimes result from taking pills.
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Stomach cramps are a common ailment. They are characterized by a pain that feels like tightening or knotting in your abdomen and stomach. For many people, this can cause headaches or other discomforts that make it difficult to stand up straight or be as active as they would like.
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When you shave, it is usually to appear put together or more attractive. If you are prone to ingrown hairs, this act of social grooming can cause embarrassment and discomfort.
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Numerous conditions can cause right-sided upper abdominal pain. According to The Merck Manuals Online Medical Library, the most common cause of abdominal pain is intra-abdominal disorders. Organ problems can cause localized or diffuse pain throughout the abdomen.
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An inner thigh muscle pull, or groin strain, can be a very painful injury. When the inner thigh muscle is lengthened too far some of the muscle fibers break, causing a partial tear. In more severe cases it can cause a complete tear or rupture of the muscle.
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Most lower back pain results from strained muscles or ligaments, and though often painful, usually resolves on its own. Structural problems in the spine, such as herniated discs, sometimes require surgical intervention.
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Chemotherapy drugs kill cancer cells, which grow and divide at an abnormally fast rate, according to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. These drugs often kill other healthy cells in the body--including those in the gastrointestinal tract, immune system and bloodstream--in addition to cancer cells.
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The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon found in the body and can hold pressures of more than 1,000 lbs., according to the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society. It is located in the back of the heel and connects the heel bone to the muscles of the calf.
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Oxygen helps your brain to function, but many of your daily activities or habits may inhibit circulation of blood, oxygen and other nutrients in your brain and throughout your cerebrospinal system.
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Antidepressants are prescribed for depression and other conditions, and although the exact reason they work is unknown, they do alter levels of neurotransmitters, chemicals in the brain. Neurotransmitters are necessary for communication between neurons; they are also thought to play a role in mood and behavior.
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Norepinephrine, or noradrenaline, is a catecholamine that functions as a neurotransmitter and a stress hormone. High levels of norepinephrine can refer to high levels of the chemical either in the blood or in the central nervous system.
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Night sweats, also called sleep hyperhidrosis, can be associated with a variety of serious illnesses. Night sweats are differentiated from primary hyperhidrosis, which is characterized by excessive sweating from one area of the body. According to an article by James Mold and colleagues in the "
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Controlling high blood sugar levels at night is an important part of overall health for people with diabetes. But, it does not have to be a complicated process.
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Acid reflux disease--often called gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD--is a condition in which stomach acids move in a retrograde direction, rising above the level of the junction of the esophagus and stomach and sometimes into the mouth.
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Excess stomach acid production can lead to upset stomach, acid indigestion, abdominal pain, bloating or intestinal problems. Many people experience acid reflux or heartburn problems when the stomach produces too much acid.
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Torn abdominal muscles are also referred to as sprains and involve tearing of the supporting muscle fibers. This causes pain, inflammation and weakness and is usually due to improper movement during workouts or lifting of heavy objects.
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