For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
A warm glass of salt water remains a classic, all-natural home remedy to cope with a sore throat or toothache. Yet people with high blood pressure may be concerned about the sodium content in these solutions.
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Decreased appetite and fevers typically go hand-in-hand, and your goal during the course of your toddler's fever will be to get him to eat and drink as best as possible.
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Sweating – caused by the skin’s eccrine glands -- is the body’s natural response toward increasing temperatures in the outside environment. Sweating maintains a regular body temperature and dissipates heat generated internally.
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Your esophagus is the tube that connects your throat and stomach. It plays an important role in digestion, by allowing food to pass into your digestive organs.
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Progesterone is the precursor to many hormones, including testosterone, the sex hormone that emphasizes male characteristics, and estrogen, the sex hormone that emphasizes female characteristics.
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If you have cancer, you’ve probably heard that eating lots of vegetables can fight the disease and give your body the nutritional support it needs to withstand chemotherapy.
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Many reasons exist for mid-back pain, ranging from mild to severe. Your back is composed of many components, including muscle, bone, ligaments and cartilage, all of which can affect how your back moves and feels.
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Diabetes impairs your body’s ability to produce or use insulin, which regulates blood glucose levels and generates energy. In type I diabetes, the pancreas does not produce insulin.
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Skin rashes are a common symptom of a food-related allergy. These rashes typically appear within a few minutes after eating a food to which you’re allergic. One of the most common food allergens is soy. This product of soy beans is a common ingredient in baked goods, cereals and processed meats.
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A variety of skin and bone conditions can affect your feet, including your big toes. Red bumps on the skin of your big toes may show up all of a sudden or may develop gradually, over time. Accompanying symptoms can help you determine the cause of your bumps.
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Bilirubin is a byproduct of the liver processing waste. When the liver isn’t functioning properly, bilirubin may begin to build up in the body.
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Ginger is a spice commonly used in Asian and Indian cuisine. The thick roots of this herb have a spicy taste and a pungent aroma that add characteristic flavor to curries, Asian soups and stir fry dishes. Ginger may also offer health benefits as well, according to Michael Castleman, author of "The Healing Herbs."
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The camphor tree is a large evergreen that grows in Florida, California, South America and Asia and is widely known for its turpentine-like smell, traditionally used in making mothballs. Camphor oils and herbs must be used topically and can be toxic when ingested.
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Proin is a veterinarian-prescribed medication for dogs that contains the active ingredient phenylpropanolamine. This medication is indicated to alleviate symptoms associated with urinary incontinence, a condition in which a dog is unable to voluntarily control urine production.
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Your infant's digestive tract is not fully functional and is vulnerable to infection. Anything that enters your baby's mouth makes its way into her gastrointestinal tract, which is not yet ready to fight off bacteria and other pathogens.
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Diverticulosis is the disease process that occurs in the large intestine when a diveriticulum--a small bulging sack protruding from the large intestinal wall--becomes ruptured. You may begin to feel pain in the abdomen.
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Allergies do not cause fevers, according to MayoClinic.com. Allergies can, however, give rise to other conditions that are sometimes accompanied by fever. Elevated body temperature can also be a symptom of illnesses similar to allergies.
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A Fleet enema is a commercially prepared solution of sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate packaged in an administration kit, according to Drugs. com.
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Diarrhea refers to frequent bouts of loose, watery stools that leave your stomach churning throughout the day. The Doctors Book of Home Remedies notes that diarrhea is the body's natural way of cleansing bacteria out of your bowels. Bacteria can come from food or a virus that has affected your health.
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The next time you have a yeast or eye infection, consider using boric acid to treat your symptoms. This weak acid derived from minerals, has antimicrobial properties and, as such, can treat a number of minor health conditions.
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