For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
If an abnormal heartbeat has begun to interfere with your daily activities, your doctor may recommend a pacemaker. Pacemakers are generally inserted in people with very slow heart rates or with a condition known as heart block.
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Cigarette smoking and other types of tobacco smoke are responsible for approximately 438,000 premature deaths in the United States every year, the National Cancer Institute reports.
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An underarm rash is often unpleasant. There might be pain, burning and itching of the affected skin, which is already tender. The rash can also be embarrassing in certain situations. It is important to diagnose the source of the rash and then proceed to treating it.
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Tylenol PM is an over-the-counter medication designed to help relieve pain, lower fevers and make it easier to sleep.
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Exhaustion—also referred to as extreme fatigue—is a severe lack of energy that affects a person’s ability to perform mental or physical tasks. While the possible causes of exhaustion are virtually endless, the most common include excessive stress and lack of quality sleep.
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Lamictal, the brand name for lamotrigine, is a prescription seizure medication that can be used by patients older than 2 years of age. This medication can also be used to control bipolar disorder symptoms in adult patients.
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No matter how vigilant you are, accidents happen, and babies sometimes sustain bumps on the head. When these incidents occur, worry about a possible concussion or more serious brain injury often follows. A concussion refers to a mild brain injury that temporarily disrupts normal brain function.
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If you fall hard on your back and have a headache and nausea shortly afterward, the most likely reason is that you hurt your head during the fall and that caused a concussion. However, it is also possible that another, slightly different injury is causing these symptoms; visit your doctor for a correct diagnosis.
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Stress and foods are the main triggers for people with irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, which can experience a bloated belly, flatulence, abdominal pain and cramps, constipation, diarrhea or alternating constipation and diarrhea. The trigger foods with IBS can vary from one person to another.
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Bloating is a minor gastrointestinal condition in which the abdominal area feels uncomfortably full and tight, which may even manifest visibly.
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If you've ever craved ice cream, chocolate or other calorie-laden foods after a stressful day, you are not alone. Many people seek out such comfort foods not just for their taste, but because they also soothe the effects of chronic anxiety.
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If you break out in a rash during or after exercise, you may be suffering from heat rash -- also known as prickly heat or milaria – or cholinergic urticaria, which is a type of hives caused by heat. There are differences in what causes each of these conditions, but neither is usually serious.
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Yogurt is one of the simplest, tastiest digestive aids you can add to your diet, but not all yogurts are created equal. With so many yogurt brands and products on the market, the choices go far beyond blueberry or strawberry.
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Chemical burns, although painful, are typically not serious. Common causes of chemical burns include tile cleaners, car battery acids, drain cleaners, gasoline, oxidizers or wet and dry cement.
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Dementia is a group of symptoms involving impaired mental functions, including memory and reasoning. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause. According to the Cleveland Clinic, as many as 50 other known causes exist.
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According to The Mayo Clinic, creatine monohydrate is commonly used by athletes as a performance-enhancing supplement that affects how your muscles utilize energy.
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Gastritis is an acute or chronic condition where the stomach lining becomes inflamed causing stomach upset and pain. Acute conditions happen suddenly and worsen quickly while chronic conditions develop slowly or get worse over time. Acute gastritis may become a chronic condition if not treated properly.
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The tiny white bumps or small cysts that form on your skin are called milia, reports the National Institutes of Health's MedlinePlus resource. They are frequently seen in newborn babies, but they can occur at any age and for many different reasons.
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Menstruation is a natural part of your monthly cycle, but experiencing your period at an inconvenient time can be frustrating. Your physician may recommend using birth control pills to time your menstrual period, but there are also natural ways to suppress menstrual bleeding or change the timing of your cycle.
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Tension headaches occur in as many as 78 percent of the population, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Tension in the muscles of the neck and scalp lead to these painful headaches.
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