For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
In addition to having a spicy-hot flavor, hot peppers may also cause a short-term rise in body temperature accompanied by sweating. Many people complain of stomach irritation and heartburn after eating hot peppers as well, so you may wonder what kind of damage hot peppers do to your digestive system.
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A strain takes place when muscle fibers get overstretched and slightly torn. This injury is less severe than a pull, which causes larger tears in the muscle. Pain and tightness in the affected muscle are the most common symptoms of a strain.
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Candida syndrome occurs when your normal population of intestinal yeast suddenly explodes. Overgrowth of one species of yeast called Candida albicans supposedly causes candida syndrome, which is characterized by chronic fatigue, weight gain, a white coating on the tongue and joint pain.
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If you sweat excessively during a workout, you can become dehydrated. According to MayoClinic.com, one of the symptoms of dehydration is thick, stringy saliva, which can form a white, sticky substance around your mouth. Another cause is a condition known as dry mouth.
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Of all conditions affecting your gastrointestinal tract, IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, is the most common one and affects between 10 and 15 percent of the population.
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Knee pain is a common complaint for anyone who participates in a running program or attempts to run without being prepared. Running in the cold weather can add to knee pain or make it more difficult to run at your normal pace.
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Trigger finger occurs when your flexor tendon becomes stuck, making it impossible to straighten your finger. Severe cases of trigger surgery may necessitate surgery that cuts the tendon in order to allow finger movement.
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Chemotherapy attacks cells that divide rapidly. Although this primarily affects cancer cells, healthy human cells, including those in the digestive tract, are also affected. Probiotics are supplements that boost the levels of beneficial microorganisms in the digestive tract.
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The flu is a highly contagious virus that attacks the upper respiratory system. According to Kid'sHealth.org, the illness generally has a quick onset and you may have few symptoms prior to getting sick. The preliminary symptoms you do have may be mild or easily confused for something else.
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Elevated liver enzymes are the result of inflamed or injured liver cells, which may indicate a temporary condition or a chronic disorder. The most common liver enzymes on blood tests are ALT, or alanine transaminase, and AST, or aspartate transaminase.
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Your brain accounts for only 2 percent of your body weight, but uses almost 25 percent of your glucose energy supply. It also requires about 15 percent of your blood supply and a host of vitamins to keep it functioning optimally.
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Valium is a sedative drug that is commonly prescribed to treat anxiety disorders, symptoms of drug and alcohol withdrawal, as well as muscle pain. While effective, it can also cause unwanted side effects, such as confusion, depression or sleep problems.
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Methadone is a member of the class of drugs known as opioids. It is used for treatment of chronic pain and as a replacement therapy for those addicted to more dangerous opioid drugs, such as heroin. Xanax belongs to the class of benzodiazepines and is used mainly for anxiety.
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Skin tags are growths that usually occur after midlife; they are not contagious. Genital warts are caused by a virus and are contagious. Neither skin tags nor genital warts become cancerous.
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Hypothyroidism includes any medical condition that results in abnormally low thyroid hormone levels. Autoimmune disease, insufficient dietary iodine, surgery, inadequate stimulation of the thyroid gland and treatment for certain diseases can lead to hypothyroidism.
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There are numerous causes of right shoulder pain. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health or NIH, swelling, inflammation or tearing of the tissue surrounding the shoulder joint can cause shoulder pain and reduce the shoulder's active range of motion.
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Staphylococci are a circular-shaped family of bacteria that often inhabit the skin. Staph aureus is noted by The Merck Manuals Online Medical Library to be a dangerous species of bacteria within the family.
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Misaligned and crooked teeth can lead to improper tooth wear and jaw pain. Dental braces straighten teeth, align bite and adjust spacing between teeth for more attractive smiles and properly functioning teeth. Braces are also very noticeable, especially the traditional metal braces.
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A postpartum woman should always discuss abdominal pain after delivery with a health-care provider. In most cases, the pain is a normal after-effect of the birth and the uterus' attempt to shrink back to its original size.
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Cervical nerves are nerves that pass from the spinal cord through openings between the vertebrae of the neck. There are eight cervical nerves, which are numbered C1 through C8 from the top of the neck to the shoulders. These nerves are vital to numerous functions in the head, shoulders, arms and trunk.
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