For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Vitamin E is an antioxidant nutrient that may help prevent damage to cells in your body. Other roles of vitamin E include helping your immune system and various metabolic processes. Foods such as almonds, spinach and mango contain vitamin E, but your doctor may recommend a vitamin E supplement.
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You use your hands for almost everything you do, so you will definitely notice if you develop red bumps on your finger joints. Many conditions can cause bumps on your fingers; some are completely harmless, while others are serious and require medical care.
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High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a condition in which the force of blood against your artery walls is too high. Eventually, uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to heart failure.
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Chemotherapy is a common treatment for patients with cancer. It is designed to selectively destroy cells that are very rapidly dividing. Because cancer cells divide more quickly than normal cells, they will be more affected by the chemotherapy.
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Blood pressure is a measure of the force that your blood exerts on your arteries as it flows through.
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An episode of acid reflux commonly causes symptoms such as heartburn and sour burps. When reflux produces frequent or severe symptoms, it is defined as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which can lead to serious complications.
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Some coughs are more persistant when you are lying down. Often a cough that is worse when you are lying down is caused by acid reflux, or acid from the stomach backing up into your throat.
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It was discovered during the latter-half of the 20th century that smoking is not a healthy social habit. The American Heart Association reports that smoking is one of the most preventable causes of death.
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White blood cells, or WBC, are produced in the bone marrow and are the disease-fighting cells of the body. According to MedLinePlus, a low WBC count, also called leukopenia or neutropenia, is when the concentration of white blood cells in the body are less than 4,500 cells per microliter of blood.
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Coughing sometimes serves an important protective function by expelling materials from the airways so they do not reach the lungs. However, a cough is also a troubling symptom and represents one of the most common reasons why patients seek a physician's help.
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Biologists explain stress as a negative feeling you experience when your body does not appropriately respond to a threat. Psychosocial stress refers to a specific type you experience that originates from any type of interaction with people.
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According to the Mayo Clinic, scientists donβt understand why moles form or whether they have a purpose. However, itβs not uncommon for adults to have from 10 to 40 moles on their bodies, says the Cleveland Clinic. Most moles develop in childhood, but some develop later on.
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Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths that appear in the uterus. They are composed of muscle and other tissue. Fibroids are very common in women of child-bearing age and tend to disappear or shrink after menopause. Women with uterine fibroids generally have no symptoms and seldom require medical care.
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A stone is a hard piece of material that forms in your kidneys when calcium, oxalate or phosphorus substances in the urine become concentrated. Kidney stones are one of the most common urinary tract disorders and may be extremely painful to pass.
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Vicks products are common over-the-counter medications used to treat common cold and flu symptoms, such as sore throat, fever, runny nose and sneezing, aches and pains, head congestion, chest congestion and cough.
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As if leg cramps, a sore back and nausea weren't enough, some women experience a dry, scaly scalp during pregnancy. This condition may be from changes in hormone levels, or even reduced liver function.
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Eating high-antioxidant, anti-inflammatory fruits can contribute to a healthy immune system and aid the body in fighting off infection. If you suffer from chronic sinus infections, avoid foods such as dairy, gluten, sugar and processed foods.
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Caffeine does not commonly cause stomach pain in most people. If you develop occasional stomach pain after consuming caffeinated products, it may be the result of indigestion or consuming too much caffeine. Stomach pain that develops every time you ingest caffeine may be a sign of a more serious digestive condition.
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Soccer tryouts give you the opportunity to show what you can do technically, tactically and in terms of fitness. In addition, they give the coaches a chance to look at the talent available. This helps them to decide where you might fit in their vision for their team.
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Scrapes occur when you come into contact with an object forcefully enough to remove part of the top layer of skin. Scrapes can easily become infected, as the source of a scrape is rarely a clean object.
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