For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Sickle cell disease is a blood disorder affecting approximately 100,000 people in the United States, most of them African-American. It is a complicated disease, and according to a February 2015 study in "Anemia," even some family physicians find it difficult to manage.
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Chemotherapy is a last resort treatment for many cancer patients. This is because there are so many side effects associated with chemotherapy, such as nausea, diarrhea, weight loss and vomiting. Though chemotherapy is difficult to go through, it destroys cancer cells and often saves lives. According to Bill Misner, Ph.
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Xanax is an anti-anxiety and anti-convulsant medication belonging to the benzodiazepine class of pharmaceuticals.
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The American College of Gastroenterology estimates that about 60 million Americans experience occasional heartburn, the predominant symptom of acid reflux. Acid reflux occurs when your lower esophageal muscle relaxes and allows the contents of your stomach to travel back up into your esophagus.
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The term throat cancer refers to the development of cancerous tumors in the pharynx, larynx or tonsils. Treatment for throat cancer generally involves radiation therapy, which can result in inflammation of the throat and mouth and throat soreness or intense burning.
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The most common cause of fungal infections in the bowel is candida. The organism naturally occurs in the mouth, genital tract and intestines and grows out of control when the balance of beneficial bacteria is upset, usually by antibiotic use.
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Mucus can build up in different places in the body, including the lungs, throat, nose and chest. Coughing is often the best way to expel excess mucus from the throat and lungs. Your child will need to blow his nose if the mucus is in the nasal cavities. Medications and home remedies are also used to help clear mucus.
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Your gut is filled with both friendly and unfriendly bacteria. Probiotics are supplements that help to increase the balance of friendly bacteria in your gut. Adding probiotics to your diet can improve immune health, help you synthesize vitamins and alleviate diarrhea.
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Food allergies can cause swelling and itching of the face, lips, mouth, tongue and extremities, and may be accompanied by hives. Symptoms range from mild to severe, and represent a response by your body's immune system.
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Acid reflux is a condition that occurs when stomach acid flows backward into the esophagus and causes a burning sensation called heartburn. Normally, a muscular valve called the lower esophageal sphincter, or LES, keeps stomach acid in the stomach.
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Digestion is the process by which food is broken down into absorbable nutrients in your body. Digestion involves your mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine and large intestine, as well as accessory organs, which include the pancreas, liver and gallbladder.
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Curing bacterial vaginosis or yeast infection in women, can be a challenge when you want to see results quickly. Both infections can have similiar symptoms and it can be difficult to diagnose the infections. Opting to use cranberry tablets may help resolve your symptoms and benefit your urinary tract.
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There is no single 2000-calorie meal plan that is right for everyone with diabetes. The American Diabetes Association recommends you meet with a registered dietitian to develop an individualized meal plan that meets your treatment goals and lifestyle.
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Even if you can down curry vindaloo or burritos doused in hot sauce without flinching, your body might not be able to hold its poker face as well. Spicy foods can provoke indigestion, heartburn and loose stools in many people, though others can eat them with no problems.
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The feeling of fullness in the throat can develop as soon as you start eating or when your meal is completely over. Symptoms can be extremely unpleasant and affect the quality of life.
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Dopamine is a natural chemical substance that is produced from the amino acid tyrosine by a mid-brain structure called the substantia nigra. As a neurotransmitter, dopamine transmits chemical signals from the dopamine-containing neurons to target cells that contain dopamine receptors.
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If you are experiencing weak leg muscles, contact your doctor to determine the cause. Weak leg muscles can be from over-activity, serious illness, pain or vitamin deficiency. Muscles require nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, protein and adequate fluids to function properly and at optimum levels.
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Breathing exercise machines help to increase lung volume and minimize mucus and fluid in the lungs. Normally a person spontaneously and unconsciously takes several deep breaths per hour.
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With or without a rash, itchiness is the most frequently reported symptom in all of dermatology. Even when there is no rash, the possible reasons for itchiness, or pruritus, are numerous and include various illnesses and even several normal conditions and responses.
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Chest congestion is an accumulation of fluids and mucus in the lungs, which can cause symptoms of pain, discomfort, tenderness, coughing and difficulty breathing. Chest congestion can be a sign of a serious heart or lung illness or disorder that requires urgent medical treatment.
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