For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Eye redness may appear in a certain area of the eye, such as the corner of the eye, or throughout the white of the eye. Though a patch of redness may indicate a localized affect of a condition, the same condition may cause widespread redness on the eye.
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Your gallbladder is a nonessential organ that stores bile, which is used by the liver to break down fatty foods. A cholecystectomy, which is the surgical removal of the gallbladder, is usually performed when gallstones cause inflammation of the gallbladder.
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An earache can be a miserable experience for anyone but especially for a young child. Otitis media, a middle ear infection, can cause this pain as can otitis externa, commonly called "swimmers ear." After the infection is over, though, the pain can persist, recurring when cold air touches still-sensitive tissues.
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Running can provide a solid cardiovascular workout. It helps strengthen the heart and lungs, and it burns calories to support weight loss. However, it can also place stress and demands on the body. Runners may develop abdominal pain that can be related to muscular problems or digestive problems.
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Learn about the common medicines that can increase blood pressure, including NSAIDs, antidepressants, birth control pills, and decongestants. Discover how these medications affect your blood pressure and take steps to manage hypertension naturally.
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Fatigue (bodily or emotional weakness) and lack of energy typically go hand in hand. Though both symptoms are common and often mild, persistent or extreme cases may indicate a serious underlying condition, such as depression, testosterone deficiency or a sleep disorder.
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Spending time in the sun is a regular pastime for people throughout the United States and much of the rest of the world.
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Donating blood is a generous life-saving gift which is tolerated very well by most donors. But some donors, especially teen donors, may experience side effects from donating blood. Most effects are minor but less than 1 percent of blood donors may experience more severe side effects.
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The entire body relies upon the heart's ability to pump that's blood rich in nutrients and oxygen. When the heart is damaged by high blood pressure, heart attack, infections or other diseases, other organs begin to show symptoms of damage.
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The right and left sides of our brains control different functions. The concepts discussed in this article are true for most people, but the brains of some people will be different than these general findings.
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Infections located anywhere from the kidneys to the urethra are called urinary tract infections. They are said to account for about 8 million hospital visits per year. They are usually caused by bacteria.
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When you have a broken bone, the faster your healing time, the sooner you can get back to your activities of daily living without a cast or brace. To heal properly, your body needs time and the right mix of nutrients to generate healthy and strong bone cells.
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Intestinal gas, abdominal pains and bloating are typically produced when food is broken down in the digestive system or when too much air is swallowed. Some people may be affected by gas and bloating occasionally, while others have frequent bouts. Sometimes this problem can be resolved through changes in eating habits.
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Lemonade is a refreshing drink that can soothe morning sickness during pregnancy and provide lots of vitamin C, but drinking too much sugary lemonade could cause unnecessary weight gain.
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If you have a dairy allergy, you could suffer from headache, fever and cold hands after eating milk protein. You could also suffer additional symptoms including burning, swollen, itchy areas as part of an allergy-related condition called angioedema.
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Certain vitamins and minerals can relieve the disturbance of inner ear problems. Fluid in your middle ear stimulates the auditory nerve in your inner ear to create sound.
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The liver, kidney and colon function as elimination organs, ridding the body of toxins and waste. Toxins develop from both dietary and environmental sources and are frequently absorbed through the digestive system.
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One in five Americans has irritable bowel syndrome, according to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse. The condition causes a wide variety of symptoms that can make eating or even going about your day challenging.
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Any number of conditions can cause you to be short of breath and experience chest pain after you exercise. According to Medline Plus, some of those causes may be life-threatening, while others are not as critical.
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Gluten is a type of protein found in wheat, rye, barley and related grains, such as spelt and farro. It may also be added to processed foods as a thickening agent. When you have celiac disease, your body reacts negatively to gluten, resulting in damage to your small intestine.
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