For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
The tongue is a frequently cut and injured organ because of the risk of the teeth inadvertently biting it. Tongue cuts typically bleed a lot because there are a lot of blood vessels in the tongue. This is because the tongue is mostly muscle and requires a lot of blood flow.
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Where a carbohydrate food falls on the glycemic index indicates how much it will raise your blood sugar. This is particularly important if you have diabetes, as your body’s ability to manage the amount of sugar in your blood is impaired.
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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) occur when bacteria is introduced into the urinary tract. The most common symptoms associated with a urinary tract infection are a frequent urge to urinate and burning upon urination. Conventional treatment for UTIs is prescription antibiotics.
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Hair loss is often a normal and expected part of aging. Hair naturally thins with age, and hormonal changes and genetic influences can lead to hair loss, particularly in men. But the aging process does not explain excessive or abnormal hair loss, also known as alopecia.
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The appendix is a small finger-like organ attached to the large intestine. When a blockage occurs in the appendix, bacteria begin to grow and an infection develops, also referred to as appendicitis.
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Vicks VapoRub is an over-the-counter, topical ointment designed for temporary relief from coughing or sore muscles and is approved for children as young as age 2 and adults. VapoRub contains camphor, menthol and eucalyptus oil that operate as cough suppressants through released vapors and as topical analgesics.
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If your child snores on occasion, it's completely normal and can be easily remedied. However, if your child snores persistently, have her checked out for a more serious medical condition. Snoring in children can be a symptom of sleep apnea. This serious sleep issue affects a child's breathing at night.
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Kava kava has long been used to treat anxiety and stress, and scientific trials reviewed by the Cochrane Collaboration show that there may be some truth behind the claims. Kava kava can reduce anxiety in most people and has few side effects.
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The American Cancer Society states that skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, with more than 1 million new cases diagnosed in the United States each year. Most skin cancers are caused by excessive exposure to the sun's UV rays.
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Midol is a brand name of ibuprofen, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug or NSAID. Midol is a variety of this drug that is sold over the counter to treat pain associated with menstruation in women. It also may be used for other pain caused by inflammation, such as arthritis. It's available as a pill or capsule.
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A savvy home cook knows the best approach to cooking liver in the oven depends on the type and age of the liver. Poultry livers, calf livers and livers from other young animals are tender with mild flavor; these hold up to the dry heat of baking. Beef and other adult livers, however, are tougher with a potent flavor.
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Getting extra protein in your diet can help support a healthy, active lifestyle. Unfortunately, constipation is a frequent side effect of increased protein intake. Do not reduce your intake of high fiber fruits and vegetables simply because you are trying to get more protein.
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Skin reactions to laundry detergent are quite common. Irritants or allergens in laundry detergent contact the skin through the large amount of surface area covered by clothing.
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Glucose is one of the "simple sugars" -- an ironic name, because the chemistry of these compounds is rather complex. The naming system for sugars reflects this complexity. Chemists use prefixes like alpha and beta to denote different versions of glucose and other sugar molecules.
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Your child may have drainage from the eyes that causes matter to build up in the corners or along the eyelashes. She may have other symptoms as well such as discomfort, eye redness or eyelid swelling.
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Vitamin D is essential for your immune system and bone health, and if you do not get an adequate amount in your diet, you may need to take a supplement. However, because vitamin D is fat-soluble, your body stores the excess, which can lead to a toxicity if you take too much.
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Ammonia is a byproduct of the metabolism of protein. Biochemical reactions in your body rapidly convert ammonia into less harmful molecules under normal conditions. Liver disease can cause ammonia levels to build up in your body.
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The proteins casein and gluten are two of the top allergens found in the American diet, the former being found in dairy products and the latter in many grains. Some digestive enzyme supplements containing the enzyme DPP-IV, or dipeptidyl peptidase-4, can facilitate the breakdown of these offending proteins.
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If you have diabetes, choosing the right foods to control your blood sugar levels is not always easy to do. You might have made a lot of changes to your diet already and now wonder if you also have to eliminate other foods, such as mayonnaise, to optimize your blood sugar control.
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You couldn't open or close your mouth without your masseter muscles. Imbalances or tightness of the masseter on each side of your jaw can contribute to temporo-mandibular joint, or TMJ disorder. Characterized by pain, stiffness and clicking in your jaw, TMJ can cause headaches and neck pain.
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