For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
The liver plays a vital role in most metabolic processes. One of these processes is the detoxification of ammonia in the blood. Ammonia is a by-product of normal protein metabolism and is produced by bacteria in the intestines.
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Lymphomas are cancers of the white blood cells called lymphocytes, part of the body's immune system. In lymphoma, the lymphocytes morph into a cancer cell and accumulate in the lymph nodes and lymphatic system, where they crowd out normal lymphocytes.
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Alternative health practitioners believe that by cleaning out the liver, the body will be rid of toxins that cause a variety of ills from digestive problems to weight gain to depression.
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Your heart has a right side and a left side. Each side consists of an upper chamber called the atrium and a lower chamber known as the ventricle. Blood normally flows from an atrium to a ventricle and then out of the heart.
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Dieting is a serious endeavor that requires conscientious effort and dedication. Just like any other challenge you face, there is a right way to approach a diet and a wrong way. Unfortunately, improper dieting can cause permanent damage to your physical and mental health and can even endanger your life.
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Diatomaceous earth is a chalky natural sediment. It is available in food-grade forms and approved for use in the manufacturing and processing of many common food products. The International Programme on Chemical Safety reports no toxic effects from ingestion.
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Your doctor may have prescribed a fasting blood test to reveal your health status or risk factors for disease. If you’re not used to fasting, this seemingly simple requirement can raise many questions about what you can and can’t eat, drink or ingest.
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Foods don’t cause or cure tinnitus, but a change in diet may help, depending on the underlying cause of the problem. Tinnitus isn’t a disease or condition itself. It’s a symptom of an underlying condition.
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Exercise stresses the body -- stress is what causes the positive results -- but exercise should not cause frightening symptoms like dizziness or loss of vision. When you experience negative symptoms like these, it is your body's way of telling you that something is wrong.
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Hypoglycemia or low blood sugar during pregnancy is a common problem in women with diabetes. This blood sugar complication can occur in pregnant women who have preexisting type 1 or type 2 diabetes or in women who have gestational diabetes -- which is usually diagnosed during the second trimester of pregnancy.
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The C6 is your sixth cervical vertebra, and a pinched nerve can result in a variety of symptoms including shoulder, thumb, index finger, neck and/or scapula pain. Numbness and tingling down the outer portion of your arm may occur along with decreased ability to use the arm.
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Leg raises are one of the most effective exercises that target your abs from the bottom. The exercise is variable enough to accommodate any fitness level, and most variations require minimal equipment. If you have pain during your leg raises, you could be using improper form or a too-difficult variation.
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Ferritin, a protein in the body, stores iron and releases it when needed, acting as a mediator and a transporter for iron. The amount of ferritin in the body is directly related to the amount of iron in the body.
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Red bumps on the forearms can appear for a variety of reasons. Among them are certain medical conditions or contact with specific items and substances. These bumps, which can also appear on other areas of the body, can be painful, irritating and may even be a symptom of a serious medical problem.
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The human body works hard to maintain a relatively neutral pH. The pH level measures the acidity or alkalinity of the body. The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14, with 0 being a very strong acid and 14 being a very strong base, or alkaline. According to Dr. Ben Kim, the body's plasma needs to maintain a pH between 7.
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It is common to experience pain that feels like it originates in the bones and joints, and many different conditions can cause these symptoms.
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An allergic reaction to an indoor/outdoor fungus such as Alternaria tenuis can occur at any time of year. Like exposure to other molds, inhaling the spores of Alternaria tenuis, also known as Alternaria alternata, causes hay fever–like allergy and asthma symptoms in some people.
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A brain hemorrhage, or hemorrhagic stroke, occurs when a blood vessel inside the brain bursts, causing bleeding into brain tissues. It is a life-threatening medical emergency; quick treatment can slow or stop the bleeding, minimizing damage.
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Modern society values both health and beauty, and showing off your pearly whites can be a first impression of both. However, if these pearly whites become yellow or stained, options are available to bleach or whiten your teeth.
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The presence of a fever usually indicates that some sort of illness is attacking the body. MayoClinic.com points out that unless the temperature reaches or exceeds 103 degrees Fahrenheit it is not dangerous. When a person has a temperature this high, treatment can be beneficial.
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