For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Although the ankle joint is strong enough to bear full body weight, it is designed for mobility and is prone to instability and injury. Most ankle injuries occur to the outside or lateral part of the ankle, due to its skeletal design, so pain on the outside bone of the ankle is not uncommon.
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Unfortunately, emergencies arise when least expected. People can suddenly suffer a heart attack or have an anaphylactic reaction (severe allergic reaction) after consuming certain foods. In some cases, emergency situations arise when poisonous snakes attack.
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Metoprolol succinate (Toprol-XL) belongs to a group of drugs called beta-blockers. Doctors commonly prescribe this drug to treat high blood pressure, heart failure and heart-related chest pain called angina. Metoprolol succinate ER is a long-acting, once daily form of metoprolol. The "ER" stands for extended release.
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Store-bought cleaning wipes can be a time saver when wiping down a bathroom, disinfecting a playroom or cleaning a kitchen after a big meal. Clorox manufactures one of many such brands on the market.
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Because exercise is socially acceptable and stressed as vital, exercise addicts are much harder to diagnose than other addicts, according to Kerrie Kuntz, certified personal trainer and CEO of Fusion Fitness Inc. Determine whether you have a problem by taking an honest look at your intentions.
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Don’t let the simplicity of the deadlift fool you -- when properly executed, the old school exercise increases your core strength while working more muscles than any other single weightlifting move.
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Lactic acid is a by-product of the process cells use to produce energy. As cells convert glucose to energy, they use oxygen. If there is not enough oxygen within the cell, the cell is still able to produce energy, but also produces lactic acid.
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Baking soda and water is often mixed into a paste to help ease the itching and discomfort associated with a minor skin rash. Do not make any special pastes or creams without physician approval for your diagnosed condition. Sometimes putting cream, paste or lotion on certain rashes may make matters worse.
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When you have a pain in the neck -- literally -- it could be caused by tension. Tension can set off a chain of events that leads to soreness at trigger points, which sometimes feels like knots in a muscle.
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Bacteria and other pathogens are nearly omnipresent in our world. While our immune system has the ability to protect the body from their harmful effects, it is when these invaders reach toxic levels that infection can occur. Bacterial and other infections should be treated by a trained health care professional.
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A sudden headache over one of your eyes during exercise can prevent you from continuing your workout. The pain can last anywhere from just a few minutes to several days.
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Broca’s aphasia is a type of aphasia, a condition resulting from a brain injury to areas responsible for language. Broca’s aphasia results from damage to the frontal lobe from occurrences such as stroke, brain injury or brain tumor. A sufferer of Broca’s aphasia may understand completely the sentences of others.
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Both Zyrtec and Zyrtec-D are over-the-counter antihistamines that contain cetirizine. They function by reducing the chemical histamine in the body, which can cause symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes and runny nose upon exposure to an allergen.
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Morphine is a sedative used to treat pain. Often an adverse response to morphine will be due to something other than an immune reaction. True allergies to morphine are rare, but when they do occur, it can be life-threatening.
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Excessive back sweat could be a sign of hyperhidrosis, a condition marked by overactive sweat glands. A sweaty back is usually a sign of generalized hyperhidrosis, notes MayoClinic.
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It may be "shocking" to learn that your body conducts electricity. Salts in your body, known as electrolytes, are ionic compounds that, in water, break down into positive and negative charges and help conduct electrical activities in your body.
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The most typical types of warts you may find on the face are called flat warts and filiform warts. Adults who see a sudden large wart appear on the face may want to visit the dermatologist to ensure it is not actually a mole that warrants additional attention.
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Blurry vision and dizziness often occur together because of the complex relationships between visual processing and other organ systems of the body.
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If you suffer from arthritis or an injury to a finger or toe, you know how debilitating this type of pain can be. Sufferers can experience pain with movement, and often pain is increased immediately after rest followed by movement.
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Here's a question you probably never want to ask yourself: Is it worse to have clogged pores on your face or in your privates? Whiteheads and blackheads around the genitals are often a result of ingrown hairs from shaving or waxing, but they could also be just plain-old acne.
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