For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Has your vision been slightly blurry since you started wearing your new prescription eye glasses, or have you been getting more headaches? These symptoms may result from new prescription lenses that are not the correct strength.
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The harmful effects of smoking begin with the first puff of smoke and lead to a variety of long-term illnesses from heart and lung diseases to cancer. The detrimental effects on blood circulation, breathing and body organs can begin to mitigate within 20 minutes of smoking cessation.
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Breast tenderness or pain can result from many different factors; however, physicians stress that tenderness or pain does not commonly indicate breast cancer and that some breast tenderness is normal, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center.
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Depression is a debilitating mental health issue that can significantly impact a person socially and occupationally. Treatment for depression includes individual therapy, family therapy, support groups and medication.
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Aloe is a family of succulent plants, collectively called aloe vera. The thick leaves of the aloe plant contain a viscous gel, rich in compounds thought to have medicinal properties. However, the full range of health effects from taking aloe are not yet known, and aloe might cause side effects.
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Distinguishing what's normal from potentially abnormal in babies is challenging for all parents. Pediatricians commonly hear questions about frequent crying or spitting up, as well as noisy breathing.
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Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease or nonalcoholic steatohepatitis causes fat to build up in your liver. Too much fat building up in your liver can lead to cirrhosis, or permanent scarring, and eventual liver failure.
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Because your arm is not a part of your digestive system, you may be confused if you experience pain in your arm when eating. The most probable cause of arm pain that develops when eating is gallbladder disease. According to MayoClinic.
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Garlic helps treat a wide range of conditions because it contains anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and anti-parasitic properties. It also has other benefits and uses that are not necessarily related to these properties. Seek physician approval before you use garlic or any other herbs and supplements for medicinal purposes.
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Tingling, also known as paresthesia, is the prickling sensation usually felt in the hands, arms, legs, or feet. Tingling hands in children is usually harmless and may be the result of a number of different causes.
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If you frequently suffer from diarrhea within a few hours of drinking Coke or other types of soft drinks, it may be due to one of the ingredients these beverages contain. Most people do not experience any short-term problems by drinking Coke.
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Running is supposed to increase how far you can go before losing your breath. However, beginners may find that they've hit a wall where they get winded before running far enough to start getting into better shape. There's no one simple solution to this problem, because different causes can lead to this symptom.
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Hyperextension of your toe can result in a sprain, causing pain and a limp with walking and running. You might also experience swelling, decreased range of motion and bruising.
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Malabsorption is the medical term for not digesting and absorbing your food properly. Many types of medical conditions can lead to malabsorption, which typically comes to light when you experience signs and symptoms. Your digestive system is the primary site for many of the signs and symptoms of malabsorption.
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Beer does not cause diarrhea in healthy adults. Certain ingredients may cause an allergic reaction in some people that results in diarrhea. The Auckland Allergy Clinic states that barley, hops and yeast may be the cause of some allergic reactions to beer.
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Hemorrhoids are caused by swollen veins within the rectum that cause bulging, burning and pain at the site. Hemorrhoids can be brought about by straining during bouts of constipation as well as excess pressure on the lower extremities during pregnancy.
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Raw oysters might put you in the mood for romance, but if you're not careful they may also put you in the bathroom. If you suffer from diarrhea after eating raw oysters, it may be the result of a shellfish allergy or food poisoning, causing the gastrointestinal tract to quickly rid itself of an unwanted substance.
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Blood clots occur when your blood transitions from a liquid to a solid. This is a dangerous occurrence because a blood clot can break off from a vein and travel to the heart or lung, which can result in death. Exercising frequently is vital to blood clot prevention and treatment.
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Nighttime acid reflux can bring on symptoms of coughing, snoring and burning pain that can disrupt sleep and have a strong negative impact on quality of life.
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Allergic reactions occur when the body's immune system reacts abnormally to a drug, food, or other substance called an allergen. While some allergic reactions require immediate medical attention, minor allergic rashes can often be treated at home -- and typically resolve within a few days.
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