For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Most people don't think much about their feet until they hurt or give you trouble. Burning and tingling in the feet usually signals nerve irritation that may be due to injury, infection or other medical disorders.
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Lyrica, the brand name of the medication pregabalin, is an effective way to treat epilepsy and fibromyalgia. Unfortunately, stopping Lyrica can cause side effects and should only be done gradually and under the guidance of a doctor.
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The fiber in grapefruit may help stabilize your blood glucose levels. Properties in grapefruit may also help lower your insulin levels, lessening your risk of developing diabetes, as well as a heart attack or stroke.
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Probiotic supplements are intended to help with digestive health, but in some cases probiotics may cause increased gas and bloating. The Cleveland Clinic reports that probiotics can help with digestion and protect the body from harmful bacteria by maintaining a balance between good and harmful bacteria.
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Taking nutritional supplements is a common component of an adrenal fatigue recovery program. Among these supplements, bovine supplements -- consisting of extracts of dried adrenal glands derived from cows -- are ones that people with adrenal fatigue turn to quite commonly.
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Most people experience no side effects or have only mild gastrointestinal discomfort when taking probiotics, the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine reports. Since the bacteria can cause gas, you may experience very slight abdominal pain.
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Nerve damage symptoms don't need to stop you from exercising, but they do pose some limitations on which exercises you can, and should, do. Nerve damage symptoms can include muscle weakness, pain, numbness and tingling.
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If you only experience stomach pain after eating bread you may have an intolerance towards wheat. If you experience stomach pain after eating bread and other foods you may have a food allergy. A clinical diagnosis is essential for proper treatment of your symptoms.
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Insomnia is when you’re unable to sleep or to sleep satisfactorily. About 50 percent of U.S. adults consistently suffer from some kind of sleep-related problems where insomnia is the most common.
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When the temperature drops, it is normal for your feet, hands and nose to feel cold before other parts of your body. This is because it takes longer for blood to circulate to these areas, especially in extreme conditions when it is concentrated on your vital organs to keep them warm.
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Pain in your feet may be due to some level of irritation or damage to one or more of your nerves. You may experience nerve pain as a result of a sports injury, excess weight, improper footwear, stress fractures, benign growths or simply the shape of your foot.
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So you’ve just been diagnosed with diabetes, and you’re told to watch your sugar intake by your doctor. It is a common misconception that sugar alone will raise your blood sugar and lead to the development or worsening of diabetes.
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If you expose your skin to high heat, such as a boiling pot of water or a hot automobile part on your car, your skin may become burned and leave you with a painful, tender wound. Your skin will naturally heal itself over time, but the proper after-care and treatment can help accelerate healing and skin re-growth.
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Sun exposure can cause damage to your eyelid, cornea, lens and additional eye parts. Sunglasses can protect the eyes from the sun’s harmful rays -- however, some types of sunglasses provide added benefits. Photochromic and polarized are 2 types of specialized sunglasses.
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Lewy body dementia, or LBD, is a common cause of dementia. According to the Lewy Body Dementia Association, 1.3 million Americans have LBD. Like Alzheimer disease, LBD causes intellectual and physical deterioration due to progressive damage of brain cells.
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A pinched tendon in the rotator cuff is a condition more commonly referred to as impingement syndrome. The rotator cuff is a collection of four small muscles that allow humans to rotate and lift the shoulder.
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Heart attacks are the leading cause of death in women older than 65. Heart attacks have a specific and documented set of symptoms. However, while these symptoms are well-documented and easily recognized, these were first documented in men.
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Blood delivers oxygen and nutrients to your cells while it removes waste products. Good blood circulation is important not only for working muscles, but also for your skin. According to Acne Magazine, good circulation is vital for healthy skin, especially your face.
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Every winter, most children succumb to a viral infection. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, most children get eight to 10 colds in the first two years of life. Long after the fever is gone, many children continue to suffer from a cough.
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Pancreatic cancer is usually particularly aggressive. In the U.S., there will be approximately 45,000 pancreatic cancer diagnoses in 2013 and nearly 40,000 deaths.
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