For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Foot rashes have many underlying causes. Some foot rashes affect only the toes or heels, while other conditions can occur on the tops or bottoms of feet. Skin rashes that affect the whole foot may be chronic. See your doctor for an accurate diagnosis if you develop a foot rash.
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Phytosterols are compounds found in plants that resemble cholesterol. The National Institutes of Health report that there are over 200 different phytosterols, and the highest concentrations of phytosterols are found naturally in vegetable oils, beans and nuts.
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Bloodshot eyes occur commonly in children, usually reflecting inflammation of the eye surface. This leads to dilation of tiny surface blood vessels and the appearance of bloodshot eyes. Although this symptom may be alarming, the underlying cause is often not serious.
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Blood is made of three types of cells that are produced inside the bones: white blood cells fight infections; red blood cells provide energy and carry oxygen to different organs; and platelets thicken the blood so that it clots during injury.
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An impacted bowel, otherwise known as a fecal impaction, in children generally results from a period of constipation. Treating constipation is an important preventive measure.
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Nicotine is a drug that is considered to have negative side effects on babies similar to illegal drug use during pregnancy, notes Science Daily. Casual smoking, even as few as six cigarettes per day, can cause physical effects on newborn babies.
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, also called MRSA or antibiotic staff infection, may cause a variety of symptoms when pneumonia--a secondary infection--develops.
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For many people, summer days bring memories of barbecues, pools, beaches and lazy afternoons. But during prolonged periods of abnormally hot weather, unfortunate health problems can occur. During heat waves, many people experience excessive water retention, or heat-related edema.
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The flu virus passes by droplets through the air from an infected person to another person or object. The flu virus can be passed through shaking hands, coughing, sneezing or touching a contaminated object.
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Worcestershire sauce adds flavor to chicken dishes, turkey, beef, chili, pasta and salads, but delicious tasting dishes are not the only benefit that comes with the use of Worcestershire sauce. This condiment is packed with vitamins that may help improve many health conditions.
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For anyone with asthma, it's important to know the treatment options available and how they work to help you breathe better. Asthma medications are used for either quick relief of symptoms or long-term control, with the goal of reducing or preventing symptoms.
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The thyroid gland synthesizes and secretes hormones that are responsible for regulating energy production, metabolic rate and body heat production, among other things. Thus, people with low thyroid hormone levels often experience fatigue, weight gain, cold intolerance and a variety of other symptoms.
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If you suffer from gastritis, alleviating symptoms often means cutting out some favorite foods and drinks: coffee, carbonated beverages, acidic and spicy foods. If you have a sweet tooth, perhaps the biggest sacrifice to consider is how desserts will help or hurt your gastritis symptoms.
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You may drink green tea as a hot or cold beverage simply for the taste. You also may use green tea for health reasons. It has been promoted primarily for weight loss as both a beverage and as a supplement you take in pill form. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved green tea as a medicinal agent.
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Most toddlers sleep 10 to 13 hours a day, so it’s possible your toddler is not getting enough sleep if he skips naps or wakes up frequently at night. Mononucleosis, hypothyroidism and anemia are possible causes of your child’s consistent fatigue. Consult with your doctor if your toddler’s symptoms seem excessive.
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Radiation therapy is one of the many therapies available as of 2011 to battle cancer. Radiation therapy uses high-energy doses of radiation to destroy cancer cells. It is often used in conjunction with other treatments, including surgery and chemotherapy, to destroy cancer cells.
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The term "probiotics" refers to a group of bacteria that occur naturally in the human body but that are also found in some foods, such as yogurt, as well as many supplements sold over the counter. Often referred to as "friendly"
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Nausea is the feeling of painless discomfort in the stomach that you might experience on occasion. It could be the result of hormonal changes -- as is common among pregnant women -- or a symptom of some deeper underlying disease.
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If your blood sugar levels drops too low, your body will send you signals. Shaking, sweating, feeling weak, dizzy or light-headed, being irritable, anxious or confused are all signs of a hypoglycemic reaction. Low blood sugar can happen even if you do not have diabetes.
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When you are cooking within the guidelines of a diabetic meal plan, it can be hard to find a way to include classic favorites. A diabetic diet needs to be well balanced with proteins, fruits and vegetables.
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