For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Back pain is a common and pervasive problem for many Americans. The American Chiropractic Association says that back pain is the second most common reason for a visit to the doctor. Pain can extend from the lumbar spine to the pelvis and into the tailbone.
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A sore or itchy throat and cough are two of the most common symptoms that bring people to a doctor. These symptoms often occur together, as irritation that causes your throat to be sore can also trigger a cough.
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Sore throats occur in people of all ages and prompt at least 10 million healthcare visits each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most sore throats occur due to a viral infection, which typically clears without medical treatment in roughly 5 to 7 days.
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Epididymitis refers to a bacterial or sexually transmitted inflammation of the epididymis, a structure in the male reproductive tract that is responsible for carrying sperm. Some symptoms of epididymitis include a tender scrotum, pain in the testicles, painful intercourse and painful urination.
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Everyone's experienced it. It's misery. Sinus congestion,or the swelling of the mucous membranes lining the nasal and sinus passages, is one of life's small torments.
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Altitude sickness is range of related conditions that can affect you when riding on a plane as well as hiking up a mountain. Living in high altitudes can cause you to get sick, too. Altitude decompression sickness causes achy joints and pain among other symptoms.
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Forearm tendonitis – also called tendinitis -- is the inflammation, irritation and swelling of the tendons in the forearm. You may develop forearm tendonitis if you perform a lot of barbell curls in your weight training program.
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A child's developmental milestones depend on two main factors: nature and nurture. Nature refers to the child's genetic makeup -- her DNA -- a conglomeration of traits handed down to the child by her parents. Nurture is the environment in which the child lives, plays and learns.
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Beta-blockers are commonly prescribed for a wide range of medical issues including heart disease and hypertension. The type of beta-blocker prescribed determines whether you should eliminate caffeine and alcohol from your diet while you are on the medication.
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People who have difficulty getting enough fiber though food may rely on a supplement to ensure they get enough. Metamucil is one brand of fiber supplements that is widely available in drugstores and supermarkets.
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Stomach pain, cramps, gas, bloating and diarrhea that occurs after you have eaten dairy products might indicate that you have lactose intolerance. Simply put: Your body is not able to digest milk, cheese, yogurt and other dairy foods.
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Exercise-related muscle shakiness can happen to anyone, no matter your fitness level, age or gender. It can be caused by a variety of factors and poor choices.
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Your body uses potassium in digestion, metabolism, regulating muscle tissue and homeostasis -- balancing the chemical and electrical processes in your body. Excess potassium can lead to loss of muscle and nerve control, an irregular heart beat and cardiac arrest.
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Vitamin B12 plays an integral part in red blood cell production. Red blood cells carry oxygen throughout the body, so either a decreased number of red blood cells or a lack of hemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying part of the cell, can cause anemia.
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Sinus congestion, or a stuffy nose, often accompanies sinusitis, but the former can occur for other reasons, such as a cold. Chronic sinusitis is more prevalent than heart disease or asthma and affects 37 million Americans every year, according to Mountain States Health Alliance.
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Smoking puts the lungs at increased risk for cellular damage. After smoking cessation, vitamins can help repair lung damage. Seek the advice of a medical professional before trying to prevent, treat or cure any lung condition.
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The most effective way to build blood is to include iron, vitamin B-12 and folic acid-rich foods in your diet, according to "Acupuncture Today." Iron makes the main compound found in red blood cells, a protein called hemoglobin that carries oxygen in your blood. Vitamin B-12 and folic acid help produce red blood cells.
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Because of their location in the body, the sartorius and gracilis muscles are particularly vulnerable, not just to trauma but to general wear and tear.
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Feeling the burn during your workout is a normal sensation, especially when executing abdominal exercises. Whenever you work certain muscle groups, you may experience burning. However, sharp pain in the stomach during your workout is not normal.
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Pushups are a great exercise for upper body conditioning. Too many pushups, or pushups done with poor technique, can overstress the shoulder joints. Many structures come together at the shoulder, including the muscles of the rotator cuff, which can be injured by poor pushup positioning.
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