For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Baking soda is a common and inexpensive home remedy for cleaning teeth, and is useful as a whitening agent to treat dental stains related to drinking coffee, tea or using tobacco products. Some commercial dentifrices -- agents used to polish and clean teeth -- even contain baking soda to help improve their action.
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Gutkha is another name for betel nut. Small doses may bring about euphoria and increased energy flow, while large doses can cause sedation, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Due to its stimulant activity, gutkha is used in many areas of the world as a recreational drug.
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A rectal temperature is often considered more accurate than an oral or axillary temperature, due to potential alterations in the mouth temperature from beverage intake and alterations in skin temperature due to ambient conditions. There are many types of thermometers available on the market today.
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Metoprolol 25 milligrams is the generic name of Lopressor and Toprol XL. It is an antihypertensive medication, which means its primary function is to lower your high blood pressure. Metoprolol is a beta-blocker that effectively reduces the beating rate of your heart to reduce the pressure on it.
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Just as adults, children can suffer from psychological problems. These may be considered to be behavioral, mental, emotional or learning disorders. Treatments exist for each type of disorder and a mental health professional can determine if a child indeed has a particular problem.
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Tempeh is a highly nutritious soybean product popular in Indonesia and many places in Asia. Unlike tofu, tempeh is fermented, which allows easier digestion of its protein and reduces the harmful affect of its phytic acid.
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Liver cysts are fluid-filled sacs that do not require treatment unless symptoms develop, such as abdominal bloating or pain. Even though liver cysts are benign and do not cause liver failure, they can signal the presence of an underlying disorder, such as polycystic liver disease or a parasitic infection.
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Heart palpitations, a type of cardiac arrhythmia, have been described as an electrical storm in your heart. Heart palpitations can range from mild and sporadic occurrences to life-threatening emergencies.
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A rapid pulse, also known as tachycardia, can be caused by numerous factors, some benign, some serious. According to the American Heart Association, a resting heart rate of over 100 beats per minute is considered tachycardia, and tachycardia is a type of arrhythmia, or abnormal heart rate or rhythm.
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Diagnosing and managing medical conditions in women suffering from lower-abdominal pain can be challenging for physicians. If you are experiencing pelvic pain when you cough or stretch, seek medical attention.
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Diabetes is a condition whereby your are unable to properly manage your blood sugar levels without intervention. Type 2 diabetes is a condition when your pancreas produces insufficient amounts of insulin or when your body is unable to properly utilize the insulin in your system.
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Wearing the wrong shoes, especially for running, can cause foot injuries such as plantar fasciitis, which is common in those just starting to work out. Ballerinas who go on pointe must stretch their feet to increase flexion in their arches.
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Your biceps muscle is located on the front of your upper arm and runs from your elbow to your shoulder. Performing exercises that require arm flexion, where you bring your forearm toward your upper arm, requires the biceps muscle to work to produce movement.
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Athlete's foot and ringworm are some common types of skin fungus that many people will get at least once in their lifetime.
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There are several types of kidney stones, and all are the result of waste material that deposits in the kidneys because it was unable to be properly excreted. Several fruit juices contain compounds that help dissolve kidney stones or prevent them from forming in the first place.
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Pasta may contain some ingredients that can trigger certain medical conditions, leading to stomach pain. If you have a known food allergy, you may experience an allergic reaction after eating pasta. Some pasta is made from eggs, wheat and soy, which can cause your stomach to hurt from increased intestinal inflammation.
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Celiac disease is estimated to affect 1 in 100 of the world's population, according to the Celiac Disease Foundation. Moreover, an estimated 2.5 million Americans have undiagnosed celiac disease.
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Whether itβs labeled as hay fever, seasonal allergies or allergic rhinitis, the symptoms are miserable and include a runny nose, eyes and dry cough. Certain foods can trigger or worsen these allergies, but results vary from person to person.
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Ascites is a condition where fluid builds up in the abdomen and may result in swelling, chest pain and shortness of breath. The main cause for ascites is cirrhosis of the liver, notes Drugs.com. The website adds that ascites may also be caused by cancer, kidney disease, pancreatitis and heart disease.
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A flutter or cough sensation in the chest is medically referred to as an atrial fibrillation, which is a type of heart rhythm disorder known as an arrhythmia.
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