For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Leg nerve damage, or lower limb peripheral neuropathy, can occur from trauma, muscle compression or systemic disease, such as diabetes. This can cause a patient to experience pain, numbness or weakness. Severe leg nerve damage may cause a patient difficulty when walking or standing.
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Muscle problems have many possible causes. Inflammation of the muscle, called myositis, causes muscle weakness and wasting. Several types of drugs are linked to the development of myositis in some people.
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There are many forms of radiation. Some forms of radiation are found in the natural environment and others are due to modern technology. Whether natural or man-made, radiation can be both harmful and beneficial to the environment. The sun, for example can have positive and negative effects on plant and animal life.
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An excessive amount of estrogen in a woman’s body can be the cause of an array of health concerns. Aside from the often irrational feelings it creates, too much estrogen causes physical complaints such as hot flashes and unpredictable bleeding during the menstrual cycle.
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There are numerous treatments for bone spurs or degenerative joint disease of the neck, also called osteoarthritis or OA, which typically responds well to conservative care methods.
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Bacterial pneumonia is an infection caused by the presence of bacteria within the lungs. The most common cause of this type of infection is a bacterium called streptococcus pneumoniae, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
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In a NSFW video interview, the athlete describes how he suffered three different sexcapade injuries. Plus, we'll tell you how a penis "breaks."
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Like any other medical symptom, a sudden drop in body temperature can have many causes, some of which are quite normal. For example, people typically experience a rapid drop in body temperature before sleep, and women experience a drop in temperature each month before menstruation begins.
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Ibuprofen is an over-the-counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. This medication is generally used to treat mild or moderate pain due to inflammation, swelling, stiffness and even joint pain. Ibuprofen is also used to treat common aches and pains such as fever, arthritis pain and menstrual cramps.
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A herniated cervical disk can cause pain, numbness, tingling or weakness that can begin in the neck and radiate into the arms and hands.
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Proviron, the brand name for mesterolone, is a synthetic type of male sex hormone. Mesterolone, chemically known as 1-methyl-5?
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Ibuprofen and diclofenac are both medications used to reduce symptoms of inflammation such as pain, swelling and tenderness. Prescription ibuprofen is available in 800 milligram strength, while diclofenac comes in strengths of 100 to 200 milligrams.
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Swelling is part of your body’s natural response to inflammation from a traumatic injury, or it can signal that your body is having difficulty circulating fluids.
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Children are known to have sweet breath, so bad breath in a toddler might indicate a medical condition. When the bad breath is accompanied by red spots on or in the mouth, there’s a good chance that an infection is present.
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Cranberry is an evergreen berry shrub native to North America. This berry plant is used for treating bladder and kidney disease, yeast infection and helicobacter pylori infections resulting in gastrointestinal ulcers and dental plagues. An allergic reaction to cranberry is rare but possible.
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Winstrol is available as either an injection or an oral tablet. It is the brand name for stanozolol. Winstrol has a therapeutic use for angioedema, a condition that causes swelling in the throat, or on the face, extremities or genitals.
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Chopped liver, liver pate and liver and onions are classic dishes that are rich in nutrients. Pork liver is a relatively lean type of liver, but it is high in cholesterol. Eat pork liver in moderation and only if you are not on a low-cholesterol diet.
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Excess weight puts a strain on every part of your body, including your ankles. Having to bear additional weight puts stress on bones, tendons and ligaments.
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Your shoulder joint can move throughout a large range of motion, working through flexion, extension, abduction, adduction and rotation. When you lose this range of motion, activities of daily living can be particularly difficult. If you experience pain along with a loss of range of motion, life can be that much harder.
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Any toddler might have gastrointestinal symptoms occasionally. When your child has them on a regular basis, however, it could be related to diet. Lactose intolerance is a deficiency in the enzyme toddlers need to break down the milk sugar called lactose.
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