For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Your muscles need magnesium to work properly, as do all your other organs. If you do not get enough of this mineral, you may experience muscle spasms and fatigue. While too much magnesium can be dangerous as well, muscle pain and fatigue are not common side effects of this.
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Synthroid is the name brand for levothyroxine sodium, a medication used for low thyroid function, or hypothyroidism. It may also be used to prevent the occurrence of goiters.
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Crestor and its generic form, rosuvastatin, are cholesterol-lowering drugs known as a statins. These medications lower low-density lipoprotein, or bad, cholesterol while increasing high-density lipoprotein, or good, cholesterol.
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Primary liver cancer from liver cell mutations is rare in the United States, according to the A.P. Johan Institute for Cancer Research. It is categorized based on the liver cells impacted, with the most prominent form starting in the hepatocytes, your main liver cells.
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Ginger, an herb sold as an over-the counter supplement, has a long history of use to treat stomach ailments in Chinese herbal medicine.
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Many people with IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, have to suffer and pay the price when trying to eat healthier by including more vegetables into their diet. Unfortunately, many vegetables contain short-chain fermentable carbohydrates, such as fructose, fructans, sorbitol and mannitol.
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Gas and diarrhea can happen for several reasons, but if you've made a change in your diet, the symptoms are likely due to a specific food you've added. Common culprits include milk products and fiber, which cause the same symptoms but for different reasons.
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Whether you're a frequent walker or only walk when necessary, experiencing numbness or poor blood circulation in your legs should never be left untreated. Poor leg circulation has various causes, including a lack of proper nutrition, obesity or simply standing in one position for too long.
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Spinal disks are soft and provide cushion between vertebrae. They have an exterior casing that keeps the soft center intact. A herniated disk is the rupture of the exterior casing that allows some or all of the soft center to push out.
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Pain and swelling in your shoulders, arms and hands could be a symptom of a variety of conditions, including arthritis, a traumatic injury or an illness. Your doctor will make a diagnosis based on your gender, age and a more in-depth examination of your symptoms.
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Even when your vitamin B12 levels have not fallen below normal, you can be at risk for atherosclerosis and heart disease. Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin that is necessary for the production of red blood cells and also has an effect on neurological functioning and DNA.
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The urinary system is comprised of the kidneys, ureters and bladder as well as sphincter muscles and the urethra.
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A tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of your tonsils, lymph tissue that is located at the back of your throat. A tonsillectomy may be performed if you constantly suffer from tonsillitis, a condition involving inflammation or infection of your tonsils.
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Tube feedings are implemented in a medical setting to provide nutrition to individuals who are unable or unwilling to eat. Feedings tubes are placed for a variety of reasons and may be in place temporarily or permanently. Two common types of tube feedings are nasogastric tubes and percutaneous gastronomy tubes.
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Allergies are triggered by a variety of things that don't bother most of the population -- pet dander, dust mites, mold, insect stings and certain foods. However, it's also possible to have an allergy to UV light -- a sun allergy.
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People with chronic lung conditions, such as asthma or emphysema, may use a nebulizer -- a machine that turns liquid medicine into mist. During a treatment, the mist is inhaled through a face mask or mouthpiece for a span of about 10 to 15 minutes. Nebulized medicines are often used to help improve airflow.
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Excessive levels of liver enzymes in your blood may signal inflammation in your liver. Liver damage can be caused by a wide variety of factors, including alcohol abuse, long-term use of certain medications, viral hepatitis and autoimmune disorders. Milk thistle has been used for thousands of years to protect the liver.
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The 7-day detox diet is a popular detoxification program that varies according to diet plan and restrictions, but lasts for 7 days. Many people engage in a detox diet to rid their bodies of toxins, kick start a weight loss plan, improve their skin and digestive system and strengthen their overall energy and health.
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Cortisone is in a class of anti-inflammatory drugs called steroids. The New York Langone Medical Center reports that cortisone shorts are effective in reducing pain and inflammation. According to Drugs.com, cortisone inhibits the release of substances that cause inflammation in the body, providing pain relief. Drugs.
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For those with celiac disease and gluten intolerance, even a minute amount of gluten can present serious problems. While avoiding the obvious gluten-laden foods, such as bread and pasta, may be easy, it is more difficult to avoid drugs that may contain small amounts.
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