For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Unlike productive coughs--coughs that can be helpful by bringing mucus up and out of the lungs, dry hacking coughs tend to needlessly irritate your throat and lungs, causing tickling and burning sensations that can make your days difficult and your nights sleepless.
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According to the National Institutes of Health, a colonoscopy is a lower gastrointestinal tract examination to assess patients for abnormalities in the colon. A colonoscopy is performed on an outpatient basis and lasts 15 to 30 minutes. Bleeding after this procedure may occur for several reasons.
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Most people have experienced diarrhea at some point in life, and while it is uncomfortable, it tends to resolve on its own within a few days. Acute bleeding diarrhea, however, can be a sign of serious illness and should be treated as a medical emergency, according to the May 2009 issue of the medical journal "
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Congestion is a common symptom in children. Sometimes congestion is an acute, or short-term, condition, such as in the case of a cold or the flu. Other times nasal congestion is a chronic problem, such as in the case of allergies.
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Being blind generally refers to a complete lack of functional vision. However, blindness involves varying levels of vision ability, sometimes under varying conditions. Vision is the result of light rays hitting the back of the eye, or retina, and then the optic nerve transmitting electrical signals to the brain.
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There are many symptoms of HIV that present in the mouth. Approximately 90 percent of HIV-positive patients will experience at least one oral disorder, according to TheBody.com, a compendium of knowledge on HIV and AIDS.
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Gluten and casein are proteins that either add depth and flavor to your food or cause notorious discomfort to your body. The difference stems from your ability to digest both proteins. Gluten is found in wheat, rye and barley, while derivatives include malt, soy sauce and grain vinegar.
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Morphine is a narcotic medication used to treat severe pain. This medicine causes several gastrointestinal side effects, most related to the drug’s slowing effect on the activity of the stomach and intestines.
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Before you do sports massage for shin splints, apply a heat pack to the area. Shin splints are often caused by extremely tight muscles, and digging right in can potentially cause more harm than good.
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Mononucleosis, commonly known as the kissing disease, is a type of virus found in your saliva. The Mayo Clinic says that mononucleosis causes such manifestations as fever, fatigue, a sore throat and weakness.
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Flavonoids are phytonutrients in plant-based food products that often contribute to the color of the foods. They provide antioxidant activity which may play a significant role in cardiovascular health and may help to prevent against diseases such as cancer caused by free-radical damage.
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Gallbladder surgery, called cholecystectomy, is a procedure that removes the gallbladder. It's often necessary due to problems with gallstones or abnormal function of the gallbladder. It can be done laparoscopically or with a more invasive surgery with a bigger incision.
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Your body relies on your kidneys to filter out dietary wastes and excess nutrients that can otherwise harm your health. When your kidneys suffer a loss of function from inherited, dietary, infectious or other causes, pain might be the first symptom you notice.
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For those who are sensitive to pollen, dust mites and weeds, certain times of the year may make them feel under the weather. While a seasonal allergy attack is not a true illness, the body’s response to allergens may make the sufferer feel sick.
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Black coffee can affect your blood sugar, causing it to rise. For some people, mainly diabetics, this can be a real problem. Controlling your blood sugar may mean you have to cut down on coffee intake.
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A cough is usually a good thing; it means your body is trying to get rid of mucus that may be collecting in your lungs. However, a persistent cough may be unwelcome if it keeps you up at night or interferes with your activities.
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A cough can be irritating and disruptive to your day and keep you up at night. A cough can be due to illness, infection or pollutants, or it can be a side effect of medications. Avoiding certain foods might help reduce the inflammation and throat spasms that trigger certain types of coughing.
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After sleeping, the muscles of your foot and calf naturally tighten up, which can cause discomfort in the morning. Your foot pain in the morning may also be caused by plantar fasciitis, tendinitis or a stress fracture.
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Most toddlers are pint-sized bundles of energy that never seem to stop moving. You are used to your child's extreme moods: the highs that occur after a period of excitement like a birthday party, and the cranky low times when your toddler needs a snack or a nap.
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The question of whether what you eat or drink just before going to bed influences the quality of your nocturnal escapades hasn't been well researched.
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