For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Lyrica (pregabalin) slows nerve impulses that may cause seizures and blocks nerve related pain. Lyrica can also fight symptomatic pain from the after-effects of shingles (herpes zoster), diabetic nerve damage and pain from fibromyalgia.
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Though seeing dark circles and squiggles in front of your eyes isn't pleasant, it usually isn't harmful either. Rather, eye floaters are often a natural yet irritating part of aging, and the best way to treat them is to do your best to ignore the visual disturbances.
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Major depressive disorder and dysthymic disorder, commonly known as dysthymia, represent two mood disorders classified by the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual" of the American Psychiatric Association.
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Extreme sensitivity to ultraviolet rays (photosensitivity) may cause a red, itchy rash to erupt on the skin within a matter of minutes.
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Many people experience swollen ankles. This swelling -- also called ankle edema -- can have several causes ranging from minor to significant underlying health problems. See your doctor for an accurate diagnosis if you experience ankle swelling.
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Many disorders that humans contract have obvious signs, such as a red rash or watery eyes. Others are identifiable by a blood test or X-ray. Identifying someone suffering from alcoholism can be a bit more difficult.
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Anxiety is a normal part of daily life. It can occur when someone is stuck in traffic, is waiting for a diagnosis in her doctorโs office or giving a speech. However, anxiety can be overwhelming and debilitating for those who have anxiety disorders.
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During menopause your body slows down production of estrogen and other sex hormones, which could cause you to gain weight. You may be able to prevent some of this weight gain by adding estrogen-mimicking herbal supplements to your diet, essentially convincing your body that it is still producing enough estrogen.
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Bronchitis and whooping cough are two respiratory conditions that have similar symptoms. This similarity makes it particularly challenging to diagnose one over the other. Despite their similar symptoms, the two conditions differ in their causes, their diagnostic testing and their treatment.
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Upset stomach, headache and heart palpitations are all physiological responses experienced whenever a person becomes nervous. An individual might experience one or more of these symptoms when nervous based upon the individual's own psychological and emotional makeup.
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Allergic reactions to dry cleaning solutions are uncommon, but they do occur. The most common dry cleaning solution used in the United States is perchloroethylene. According to OSHA, over 70% of dry cleaners use the dry cleaning solution perchloroethylene.
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No single food causes high cholesterol. It depends on how much and how often you eat certain foods and how they fit within your overall diet plan.
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Medications like Thyroid, Cytomel, T3 and T4 are used to manage thyroid conditions, particularly an under-functioning thyroid. While they do cause weight loss, these drugs should not be used to help you lose weight if you have normal thyroid function.
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Glucosamine chondroitin is a popular combination supplement for joint pain, but its effect remains controversial. A small number of cases of hepatitis occurring while on glucosamine or glucosamine chondroitin have been reported, resulting in an assumed causal relationship.
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Anyone can develop skin tags, but if you are obese or middle-aged, you may be more likely to get them. These soft, fleshy growths often appear on the neck, underarms, eyelids and the groin area. While the development of skin tags is far from unusual, a sudden outbreak may indicate an insulin problem.
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Burning pain in the heel while stretching can be a sign of many different ailments. Tendonitis, bone spurs, plantar fasciitis and stress fractures are just a few causes of heel pain. The heel is a structure that includes bones, muscles, tendons and fascia.
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Strokes attack portions of the brain regulating fine motor skills. This often means temporary loss of arm, hand or finger function on one side of the body. But if you suffer a stroke, a drooping mouth and loss of chewing, speaking and swallowing ability also are common symptoms.
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Wisdom teeth -- also called third molars, are located at the back of the mouth. There are four wisdom teeth: one located at the top and bottom on each side. Unlike other teeth, wisdom teeth begin to grow in late teenage years or early adult years.
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Physical exhaustion develops as a normal response to overexertion or not adequately resting between periods of physical activity. No matter the cause, physical exhaustion is a serious condition that should not be overlooked. Rest and recovery help you recover from exhaustion.
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Homemade adult diapers are fairly simple to sew and much less expensive than using disposables. Once you've purchased the necessary fabrics and notions, your investment in diapers is complete, without the recurring expense involved in buying disposable diapers.
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