For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Spider veins smaller versions of varicose veins and appear red or blue near the surface of the skin. Spider veins are named for the pattern they portray, much like spider webs and are found on the legs or face.
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Chinese herbs are a natural, holistic approach to reducing elevated cholesterol levels. Some Chinese herbs help reduce total cholesterol, LDLs and triglycerides--considered "bad" cholesterol--and raise HDLs, or "good" cholesterol.
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The human muscular system includes skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscle tissue. Skeletal muscles attach to your bones, stabilizing the skeleton and enabling voluntary and reflexive movement. Smooth muscle tissue found in blood vessels and various body organs produces involuntary movement essential for normal function.
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The show must go on for 52-year-old Gord Downie, who suffers from glioblastoma, an aggressive and incurable cancer.
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The gallbladder is an organ that produces specific enzymes necessary for digestion. Gallstones are a common condition that affect approximately 15 percent of people older than age of 50, as noted on the Better Health Channel website.
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A 5-year-old child may experience swollen lymph nodes during an illness -- in fact, the glands can swell to twice their normal size. Bacterial infections and viral infections can cause the lymph nodes to become enlarged.
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Sodium benzoate is a common food preservative and additive used in many manufactured food products. Many people have an intolerance to sodium benzoate, especially children. Some research has shown that, among its possible symptoms, a sodium benzoate intolerance may be tied to hyperactivity in children.
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Energy drinks have no substantiated health benefits, and the large amounts of caffeine and sugar they contain may have adverse effects on your health.
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Excessive sweating, also known as hyperhidrosis, affects 2 to 3 percent of the population; however, less than 40 percent seek medical help, according to Medline Plus. Excessive sweating affects the armpits, feet, hands, groin region and head.
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Football is a high-impact sport that can take its toll on your body. Sprinting, sudden starts and stops and direct collisions can lead to injuries of the knees. Chipped bones in your knee often result from a previous injury that causes bone or cartilage pieces to chip off.
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Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that develop on or inside your ovaries. Although most are harmless and resolve on their own, some can cause pain or heavy menstrual bleeding.
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Swimming has been used as a form of physical therapy for many years. The properties of water allow you to perform exercises that would be difficult on land. Water provides buoyancy and resistance, and water disperses body heat during exercise, thus preventing overheating.
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If you're experiencing breakthrough bleeding during or after exercise, you probably don't need to worry about it.
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Buttocks and nerve pain are usually the result of sciatica, an issue with the sciatic nerve. This type of pain may start in the lower back and extend to your buttocks and as far down as your feet on one side of the body. This pain may go away without treatment, but in some cases, medical treatment is necessary.
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Shoulder tendonitis, also known as rotator cuff tendonitis, is an inflammation of the rotator cuff muscles in the shoulder. It is traditionally treated with rest, ice, anti-inflammatory medications, physical therapy and corticosteroid injections.
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A gum infection, or periodontitis, occurs when bacteria present in dental plaque spread to the gums. MayoClinic.com notes that it is usually caused by poor oral hygiene. Periodontitis can lead to a gingival abscess, which occurs when pus caused by the disintegration of nerves and blood vessels forms in your gums.
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Stretch marks, also known as "striae," are a common skin complaint. Stretch marks will first appear on the skin as red, unevenly textured stripes or lines. Preventive care can decrease your chances of developing striae, but there are no guarantees.
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Police use breathalyzers to measure a driver's blood alcohol content after a vehicle stop. If the breathalyzer shows the driver's blood alcohol content to be higher than the legal limit, she may be charged with DUI or DWI -- driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated.
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Titanium bracelets are fashionable items, but as a form of magnetic therapy, they may also alleviate the pain of some conditions. Safe and easy to wear, titanium bracelets can lessen the symptoms of conditions such as arthritis and back pain.
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Constipation is a common problem in infants that causes strain for both babies and parents. Since babies cannot speak, they cannot communicate that they are in pain or are unable to make bowel movements. This is particularly scary for parents, who usually don't know there's a problem until it's a serious issue.
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