For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
When it comes to building upper body and core strength and flexibility, gymnastics training is among the best method. Most workout enthusiasts, however, donβt have access to a gymnastics facility or equipment.
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Diarrhea is common in young children and can have many causes, including viral and bacterial infections that are easily spread by kids. Most cases of diarrhea are not serious, but they do need to run their course. Unfortunately, this can take up to a week, depending on the cause.
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Endometrial tuberculosis, also referred to as uterine or genital tuberculosis, is a medical condition in women. This infection is caused by the abnormal presence of a specific type of bacterium, called Mycobacterium tuberculosis, within a woman's endometrial tissues, which line the interior wall of the uterus.
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Natural estrogens, called phytoestrogens, are plant-based foods with weak estrogen activity. Some women find that adding natural estrogen in the form of phytoestrogens helps control post menopausal symptoms, according to e.hormone.com, the website of the Center for Bioenvironmental Research.
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There are many reasons that blood can appear in urine and stools: disease, trauma, infection, tumors and anatomic abnormalities. Under normal circumstances, there should be no blood present in either system, so even the presence of a small amount can be indicative of abnormal processes occurring.
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While anxiety is an emotional state, it also can affect you physically. Its symptoms can lead to fatigue and other long-term effects. You can stop this and other anxiety-related problems if you catch the warning signs early and treat the problem. Getting rid of anxiety and fatigue may be as simple as stress management.
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Changes in altitude from mountain climbing, diving and air travel can lead to headaches in the facial area. Obstruction by mucous, nasal polyps or abnormalities in the nasal passages may block the small air cavities inside the cheekbones, behind the bridge of nose and just over and behind the eyes.
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The ability to promptly control bleeding is a critical skill that may determine whether someone loses a limb or potentially his life.
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Symptoms of numbness and tingling in the toes can arise from several causative factors. These symptoms can be experienced in all the toes, or select ones depending on the cause.
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD occurs when stomach acid and/or bile flows back into your esophagus, the pipe that allows food to travel from the mouth to the stomach. This process of acid backflow is called reflux. The acid can irritate the lining of your esophagus and cause heartburn, the chief GERD symptom.
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Diverticulitis occurs when pouches that have formed in the large intestine -- a condition known as diverticulosis -- become inflamed due to infection.
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Your tendons keep you moving. Tendons are bands of tissue that connect muscles to bones or to other muscles, and are responsible for transmitting movement impulses from the muscles to the rest of the body.
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Acupuncture is an ancient form of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) that has been used in Asia for millennia. According to TCM practitioners, ailments like dizziness result from imbalances within the body, and they use acupuncture to restore the balance and alleviate symptoms.
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Adrenal fatigue is not a validated medical diagnosis, but rather a theory that has gained traction among some health-care practitioners.
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The period of time between dinner and bedtime is the danger zone for many. It's the time of day you get to relax, and many people reach for a favorite snack to enhance the simple pleasure of doing nothing.
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Beta blockers work by blocking the effects of the hormone epinephrine, also known as adrenaline. Blocking epinephrine causes a decrease in heart rate. Beta blockers are prescribed for tachycardia, glaucoma, high blood pressure and migraines.
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A salad full of lettuce and vegetables is packed with healthful nutrients. But salads can sometimes cause bloating -- particularly if you aren't used to eating a lot of vegetables. Increased intestinal gas is typically the culprit.
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Constipation is one of the most common problems in infants. It is defined as hard stools that are difficult to pass. While it can be normal for babies to not stool every day, pellet-like bowel movements and pain with stooling can be a sign of constipation. Prune juice is commonly used as a natural laxative in infants.
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Gaviscon, or aluminum with magnesium hydroxide, is an antacid medicine that is used to treat heartburn, gas and a sour stomach, as well as acid indigestion. It also can be taken to treat or prevent other conditions that involve excess stomach acid such as peptic ulcer disease and hiatal hernia.
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Lactose intolerance does not cause constipation; it causes diarrhea. Constipation after drinking or eating dairy products is the result of milk protein intolerance. The two conditions are commonly confused with one another but are very different in their cause.
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