For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Meniscal tears are commonly occurring knee injuries. Menisci are the wedge-shaped cartilage pieces that act as shock absorbers in your knee. Treatment depends on the type of meniscus tear you have and how severe it is.
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Aspartame (NutraSweet, Equal) is a nonnutritive sweetener that is roughly 200 times sweeter than sugar. It is found in many reduced-calorie foods, including diet soft drinks, yogurt, chewing gum, ice cream, ice pops, jellies, jams and breakfast cereals.
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A warm, fluffy stack of pancakes dripping with butter and syrup is seen as a comfort food by many, but it can lead to painful consequences for some. As innocuous as pancakes may seem, they are actually a potent combination of several ingredients known to cause intestinal distress and diarrhea.
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Young children and infants can't tell parents about vision problems and, in most cases, when a child has an eye problem from birth, he may not know his eyesight could appear differently.
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Milk thistle seeds contain a group of three compounds -- silibinin, silidianin and silicristin -- which are collectively known as silymarin. The words silymarin and milk thistle are often used interchangeably, but when discussing the medicinal properties of milk thistle, it's silymarin that is used.
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Sweating from things like exertion or overheating affects your serum magnesium and other electrolyte levels. If you experience excessive sweating, you are at increased risk for a low magnesium level, or hypomagnesemia. A low magnesium level causes several unpleasant symptoms, some of them dangerous.
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Levator scapulae weakness can limit your ability to perform common daily activities, such as shrugging your shoulders or carrying heavy items. Strengthening exercises for the levator scapulae might help improve your posture and relieve pain symptoms associated with muscular imbalances.
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More than just a spice, cayenne can be used for its medicinal and health properties. Some individuals with hypertension may experience a reduction in blood pressure by taking cayenne supplements, but this may not happen for everyone.
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Acid reflux is a backflow of stomach acid into your esophagus, which runs from your throat to your stomach. It occurs when your lower esophageal sphincter, or LES muscle, irregularly relaxes or weakens.
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Colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease. There are several types of colitis, depending on the location of the inflammation. Symptoms vary but commonly include abdominal cramps, bloating, constipation and diarrhea. There's really no nutritional therapy for colitis, nor is there a cure.
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The leg extension is a single-joint exercise that works your quadricep muscles on the front of your thigh. Three different types of muscle contractions occur during this basic leg exercise.
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Artificial food dyes are commonly added to manufactured foods in the Unites States and abroad. According to the Center for Science in the Public Interest, or CSPI, food coloring is in a wide variety of edible items, from candy to cereal and salad dressing.
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Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is responsible for 20 percent to 50 percent of all visits to gastroenterologists in the United States, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. While there is no known cure for IBS, the symptoms may be managed through stress reduction, diet modification and medications.
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Dipstick urinalysis is an easy, inexpensive way to see check for certain problems with your bladder and kidneys, as well as some problems with the digestive system.
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Most chest congestion after eating is the result of inflammation that causes swelling in the airways or lungs. If you experience chest congestion after eating, see your doctor. Do not attempt to self-diagnose or self-treat based solely on your symptom.
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Some vitamins may help boost the immune system and reduce the severity of sinus problems and allergies. Sinusitis is the swelling of the nasal sinuses and typically occurs from a cold or infection, says the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.
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Children with elevated testosterone levels may be afflicted with a deadly disease. There are many reasons that a child might have high testosterone levels, and finding the reason for the hormone rise is the first step to treatment.
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Magnesium is a mineral with central importance in the normal function of your heart. It also helps form your bones and teeth, and plays a vital role in other organs throughout your body, including your kidneys and muscles.
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Heart palpitations can be a scary thing. Whatโs causing them? Should you go to the hospital? What do you do to stop them? Itโs always important to be aware of your health, and when something like palpitations occur, you can be educated and will know whether you need to see your doctor.
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Dermatologist Noah Scheinfeld estimates that up to 75 percent of menopausal women suffer from female pattern hair loss. Menopausal women with this condition often see extensive hair loss from the top of their head.
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