For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Testosterone is a naturally occurring hormone that is usually found in high levels in men and lower levels in women. Testosterone replacement therapy is one option to treat low testosterone levels due to aging or medical conditions.
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Although mold allergies can cause nasal congestion, nasal discharge, dry or scaly skin and sneezing, some individuals find the itching they experience from their mold allergy the most unpleasant or bothersome.
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Cortisol is a hormone produced by the body, and is intimately involved with the adrenal and pituitary systems of the body. Normal levels of cortisol, when measured at the beginning of the day, are between 6 and 23 mcg/dL, though these numbers can rise and fall throughout the day.
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Excessive sweating -- a condition known as hyperhidrosis -- can be an embarrassing and irritating problem, especially in visible areas such as the forehead. According to Hyperhidrosisweb.com, the condition occurs in an estimated 3 percent of people worldwide.
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Over the past twenty years, body piercing is a common practice in Western society. Many people have expanded beyond single ear piercings to multiple ear piercings or more exotic piercing locations such as the navel, nose, or nipples. Another preferred body piercing location is the tongue.
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Estrogen dominance occurs when estrogen is in the body at a much higher level than other sex hormones, mainly progesterone. The increased level can be the result of excess estrogen production or storage, or a drop in the level of progesterone.
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Depression is a chronic medical illness that can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems. It is also called major depression, clinical depression or major depressive disorder.
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Dizziness is a common complaint and symptom in women experiencing a variety of diseases. Though many of the causes of dizziness are minor and manageable with slight lifestyle changes or medication, it can mean a more serious condition that warrants immediate attention from a physician.
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Salicylic acid, a caustic substance, can treat a variety of skin problems, including acne, psoriasis, dermatitis, corns, calluses and warts. Many over-the-counter wart treatments, for plantar warts on the feet and common warts on the fingers and hands, contain salicylic acid.
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A bulging, or herniated disk occurs when the cartilage between your bones in your back (vertebrae) moves out of place. These disks are important in increasing the flexibility of your spine. In addition, they act as shock absorbers that decrease the pressure on your backbones when you are performing physical activity.
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The tonsils are soft tissues that reside at the back of the throat to help fight infection. Sometimes the tonsils can grow really large and need to be removed. In some cases, the tonsils may become infected, and white pus starts to form on them.
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When your child has a cold, you might be able to use honey to alleviate some of her symptoms, such as a cough or a sore throat. Giving your child milk while she is sick won't increase her phlegm production, but it may thicken the phlegm her body is already producing.
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Zinc is an essential trace element, meaning your body needs it in very small amounts. Itβs found naturally in seafood, pork, chicken, beans, nuts and dairy. Zinc is also available as a topical or oral supplement.
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Your digestive system is a hardworking bodily function that involves your stomach, intestines and other important organs. Certain foods digest slower than others. Speed of digestion is not as important as efficient digestion.
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Burning skin is a painful condition that can occur when the skin comes into exposed to fire, hot surfaces or too much sun exposure. According to the Merck Manual, burns can affect different layers of your skin. A first-degree burn is superficial as it affects only the epidermis (outer layer of skin).
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Testosterone is the hormone often considered the "male" hormone, produced in the male testes, the female ovaries and the adrenal cortex of both genders responsible in part for the body's musculature and libido. Diet can influence a body's production of testosterone, as can use of certain herbs. Estrogen, the primary "
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A diet that is too high in sodium can contribute to many health problems, including fluid retention in various areas of the body, including the ankles, weight gain, high blood pressure and heart disease. Each individual's sensitivity to sodium is different.
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Managing diabetes requires you to limit sugar consumption, eat a balanced diet, partake in regular exercise and take medication as prescribed. Planning and preparing a healthy diabetic diet can be challenging and time-consuming.
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When thinking of joint inflammation and pain, dairy products are not the first cause that comes to mind. If you have a milk allergy, consuming dairy products can cause inflammation and pain to develop in your joints because of increased histamine and other chemicals in the body.
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According to Anne Frye, author of "Holistic Midwifery", there are a wide variety of causes of pain or pressure in the chest during pregnancy. Changes in the body, and an increasing size of a growing baby create symptoms of pain and pressure in the chest.
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