For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
The thyroid gland produces hormones that have various effects on the body. These hormones are called T3 and T4 for short, but T3 is the more actively available form and T4 is turned into T3 where necessary. At a normal level of production, the thyroid hormones help regulate many of the body's metabolic activities.
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Many people take prescribed or over-the-counter medications they must stop using before a colonoscopy. It proves important to comply with these drug restrictions, and if not, it proves crucial for people to tell their doctor they took a drug on the must-stop list.
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Everyone experiences anxiety, irritability and anger. A parent might become anxious when his daughter goes to her first dance in high school or might feel angry when his son brings home a poor report card.
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Ear wax is called cerumen by the medical community. According to the McKinley Health Center, cerumen is derived from the Latin word cera, or wax. Despite this, ear wax is not wax, but a mixture of dead skin, hair and fatty secretions produced by glands in the ear canal.
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Constipation occurs when stools are difficult to pass or you pass them infrequently. The condition can cause muscle pain due to constant cramping in your stomach or from straining your neck, back and legs in an attempt to pass a stool.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that adults get 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise, such as brisk walking, or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic exercise, such as jogging or running, every week. Jogging or running, however, can be stressful to joints.
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An allergic reaction to clothes is quite common and is typically caused by the textile dyes, glues, formaldehyde finishing resins and chemical additives present in the fabric. The allergic reaction typically results in a type of allergic skin inflammation known as allergic contact dermatitis.
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Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell that your body uses to fight infections. High neutrophil levels are often caused by an infection, but other medical conditions and certain drugs can cause them as well. Physical or mental stress, and even smoking, can also increase neutrophil levels.
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Gluten intolerance, or celiac disease, is an autoimmune disease passed genetically through families. Symptoms for this illness range from moderate gastrointestinal discomfort to neurological difficulties. Neither MayoClinic.
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If you have a chronic cough, youβre not alone. Coughing is a symptom of seasonal allergies, and more than 50 million Americans deal with allergies every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Excessive sun exposure leads to an uneven complexion, lines, wrinkles and redness and is the fastest way to age your skin. Sun damage to the skin accumulates over time and can be caused by even a few minutes outdoors at a time.
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Avascular necrosis, also known as osteonecrosis or asceptic necrosis, is defined as bone death due to loss of blood supply to the affected area. It can be caused by long-term use of steroids, excessive alcohol consumption and illnesses such as sickle cell anemia.
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Wrestlers who are cutting weight must walk a carefully balanced line between eating enough to maintain their energy and reducing calories enough to lose weight. Although snacking between meals can mean eating too much, a series of snacks throughout the day can help keep your energy levels even.
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An ear infection is a painful inflammation of the inner ear that causes a variety of uncomfortable symptoms. The most common treatment for an ear infection is a round of antibiotics that destroy the bacteria causing the infection.
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Also known as water pills, diuretics are medications designed to stimulate diuresis, which helps your body release water and salts via your urine.
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The brand-name energy drink called 5-hour ENERGY is concentrated into 1.93 fluid-oz. shots, which the company recommends taking in half or full doses depending on your energy needs.
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Diabetes causes higher-than-normal blood sugar levels, which can damage small blood vessels in the eye. Many people with diabetes suffer vision complications that develop slowly over the course of their disease.
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Normally, your kidneys screen impurities from your bloodstream. The result of this process is the removal of waste materials and excess fluid in the urine. Occasionally, infections, injuries and disease hamper the ability of the kidneys to perform this process, resulting in renal insufficiency.
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Medial collateral ligament (MCL) injuries stretch or tear a ligament in the knee. According to UK Health Care, the medial collateral ligament keeps the thigh bone and leg bone in alignment along the side of the knee. This is the structure that prevents knees from buckling. Tearing the MCL is a common sports injury.
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According to the American Heart Association, an estimated 98.6 million adults over the age of 20 have cholesterol levels higher than 200 mg/dl, which is the threshold for being diagnosed with hypercholesterolemia.
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