For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
An elevation of the liver enzymes indicates damage or inflammation to the cells in the liver. These enzymes are normally found inside the liver cells, but when the liver is damaged, the enzymes leak out into the blood stream, where they can be picked up in a blood test.
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According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, right-sided flank pain may be caused by direct trauma, problems with the abdominal organs and other medical conditions.
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HIV-related neuropathy is a chronic inflammatory polyneuropathy, causing damage to nerves in the brain or spinal column or to nerves elsewhere in the body. The term polyneuropathy means that several nerves are involved.
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Steroid creams, also known as topical corticosteroids, are one of the most useful and oldest treatments for dermatological conditions. Although a variety of topical steroid are available, they differ in formulation and potency, explains the American Academy of Family Physicians.
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Blood glucose levels are directly affected by the amount of sugar we eat. Sugar is found in foods in the form of carbohydrates. These carbohydrates are then broken down in your body into sugars that your body can use for energy.
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Smoking is an unhealthy habit that can ultimately shorten your lifespan. Although the consequences of smoking are well-known, some people hesitate to quit out of fear of bloating and weight gain.
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Although numerous over-the-counter medications are available to treat nasal congestion, or a stuffy nose, a prescription decongestant may be necessary in cases of serious cold or chronic conditions. Nasal congestion occurs when blood vessels inside the nose become inflamed and swell.
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Many women experience swollen breasts at some time in their lives. A woman may experience breast swelling when one or both of her breasts enlarge beyond their regular size.
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Lisinopril is normally prescribed for hypertension or during a heart attack to help relax blood vessels and reduce blood pressure. Dosing may start from 5mg to 20mg daily, with any amount above the prescribed dose considered an overdose.
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Underpronation is a term that also goes by the name "supination." In the fitness industry, this means your ankle does not roll inward when your heel touches the ground while walking or running. Prolonged underpronation of the foot can lead to plantar fasciitis and tendinitis in the Achilles tendon.
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Exercise is a key component to managing diabetes. It helps you to shed extra pounds and lower your blood glucose level. Regular exercise will help you to avoid serious diabetic related complications. While exercise can make your blood sugar levels drop too low, it can also cause it to increase.
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Fruit teas are hot beverages that contain real fruit juice alone or infuse the sweetness of exotic fruits with earthy teas, herbs and spices.
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Heart rhythm is controlled by the sinoatrial node and the atrioventricular node, which reside in the heart. These send out electrical impulses that cause the heart to contract at about 60 to 80 beats per minute. A heart palpitation is an abnormal heart beat that makes you aware of the beating.
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects up to 15 percent of Americans, but what if your symptoms include elevated liver enzymes? Learn about the connection between IBS and liver health, and find out why it's essential to investigate underlying conditions.
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Squats are a whole-body workout. When you do them properly, they build nearly every muscle you have. Do them improperly and you run the risk of real pain or injury. Even if you're a squatting pro, you might still suffer severe leg cramps after squats. Cramps are a bit of a mystery.
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You may be fearful of drinking seltzer water because you heard it is bad for your health. Negative ideas about seltzer include the fact that it may irritate your stomach, erode the enamel on your teeth and cause osteoporosis. But seltzer water isn't much different from regular water.
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Caffeine may cause ringing in the ears, but symptoms will be temporary unless you have underlying conditions.
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Milk of magnesium, also known as milk of magnesia, is commonly used to reduce the amount of acid in your stomach and is used to treat constipation, but it may also cause stomach pain as a common side effect of as a result of an overdose.
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Beta-adrenergic blockers, or beta blockers, are a class of drugs that are used to treat high blood pressure, or hypertension. Because these drugs work by blocking the nerves that cause the heart to beat fast, they are also used to treat the physical symptoms of anxiety.
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Certain medical conditions can give a feeling of fullness without eating a single bite of food. This typically occurs with conditions related to your stomach and liver. Other conditions, such as gallstones or gallbladder disease, can make you feel full after only a few bites of food.
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