For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
If there's one product that lives up to its claims, it's Superglue--as anyone who has accidentally glued their fingers together can attest. And unless you know the single solution that will dissolve the bond of Superglue, you can scrub and scrape and pull for hours but will likely remove as much skin as glue.
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You can suffer a chemical burn by spilling bleach on your skin. If your burn is severe, you need to seek immediate medical attention.
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Asthma is a condition caused by an overactive immune system. In persons with asthma, the immune system causes inflammation of the airway (the bronchioles), leading to bronchitis. Asthma can be triggered by a number of things, including stress, cold air, exercise and allergies.
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Muscle pain, muscle weakness and paralysis can be signs of serious muscular problems. MedlinePlus says that muscle disorders can occur as a result of injury, overuse, infections, medications, genetics and inflammation. Muscular system diseases require various forms of treatment approaches.
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The nose is a sensitive facial feature that can quickly detect unpleasant smells. Sometimes, certain medical conditions can lead to narrowing of the nasal airway and infections. In some cases, pollen, ragweed and grass can enter the nose and trigger certain nasal conditions.
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Caffeine blocks brain receptors that can dilate the blood vessels. This may lead to some withdrawal symptoms, such as headaches. Teas, energy drinks, colas and chocolate contain caffeine, though in smaller doses. People who consume those products regularly may have withdrawal symptoms when they try to stop.
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Most people have experienced bloating and backaches--either separately, or simultaneously--at some point in their lives. They are fairly common symptoms that usually result from a variety of benign causes.
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Babies have delicate skin, so they develop rashes more easily than adults. Because their skin is thin and unmarked by hair, old scars, sun spots and other skin conditions acquired with age, rashes also might be more visible on babies.
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In the past several years, honey and cinnamon have become stars in the realm of complementary medicine. Both are rumored to cure or at least help manage all sorts of ailments, including diabetes.
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Your skin may reveal just how healthy your daily meals are. A deficiency of certain vitamins can cause scarring, pigmented spots and slow wound healing. It can also lead to a breakdown of the elastic fibers that keep your skin smooth and soft.
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Sodium laureth sulfate is a chemical found in shampoos, conditioners, toothpastes, cosmetics, soaps and various cleaning products. Even products labeled organic or natural can contain this detergent.
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Children younger than age 14 should consume no more than 6 grams of sodium daily, depending upon their age, according to health professionals with the Food Standards Agency. Consuming more than the recommended amount of sodium every day puts them at risk of developing a number of health-related signs and symptoms.
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If you have high cholesterol, one thing commonly recommended by doctors is to lose weight. But if you are underweight or are trying to gain muscle mass, this may not be the best plan. Fortunately, there are other ways to lower your cholesterol without losing weight.
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Along with pointing you in the direction of your favorite meal or reminding you the neighbor’s roses are blooming, your nose takes in about 20,000 liters of air each day.
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Numerous conditions can cause jaw pain and pain in the temples. According to MedlinePlus, jaw pain may be caused by traumatic injury or by certain medical conditions. In some cases, jaw pain is accompanied by pain in the sides of the head, or temples.
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Warts are small lesions in the top layer of the skin caused by strains of the human papillomavirus. The flesh- or pink-colored growths commonly appear on hands and feet but may also grow on your face. While warts often disappear over time, facial warts can spread and become embarrassing, bothersome and painful.
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Pain and instability in the vertebral joints of the lower spine cause many people to seek medical help. When conservative treatments such as medication, chiropractic adjustment or physical therapy fail to yield results, some may opt for surgery.
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Gluten sensitivity produces a host of seemingly nonrelated symptoms, including an itchy scalp. If you suspect you have a gluten intolerance, visit your doctor so that he can perform tests that confirm the diagnosis and recommend an effective treatment plan depending on the seriousness of your allergy.
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Lytic lesions are areas of abnormal weakness in bones, often a sign of underlying conditions such as cancer. Understanding the causes and treatment options is crucial for effective management.
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Women who are breastfeeding need to be particularly careful about what medications they take or use topically, since these can end up in breastmilk. You don't want to be accidentally medicating your baby, especially since even small doses of most drugs can be dangerous to children because of their smaller size.
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