For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Bunions are bumps that develop beside the big toe's bottom joint. When the big toe is under consistent pressure, the bones can begin to shift. The toe slants inward, causing the joint to distend outward. Bunions can be very painful, and they tend to develop further over time. In extreme cases, they may require surgery.
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Fatty liver disease generally doesn't cause major -- or even noticeable -- symptoms. However, if the disease progresses to cirrhosis of the liver, the damage done to your liver could cause severe abdominal pain and muscle spasms.
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Freshly squeezed grapefruit juice is a nutritious way to start your day. This citrus fruit contains no fat, cholesterol or sodium and packs a high amount of vitamin C, vitamin A and the antioxidant lycopene. Grapefruit is also naturally tart, however, and its juice may taste quite sour.
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Every woman’s menstrual cycle is different. Some women are prone to severe symptoms, while others may only experience moderate ones. Your body loses key vitamins during menstruation.
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Since most sore throats are caused by a virus and do not require antibiotic treatment, home remedies are an important consideration in the management of pharyngitis, or sore throat. Eating the right types of foods can ease a scratchy, aching throat.
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Food with gluten will not irritate gastritis unless you have an underlying condition that causes an adverse reaction to gluten. If you notice that whenever you eat foods that contain wheat you develop gastric symptoms, you need to see your doctor for a clinical diagnosis.
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Several styles of yoga are popular in the United States, including Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Iyengar, Anusara, Kundalini and others. Some yoga styles incorporate a vigorous sequence of linked poses called the Sun Salutation, which requires stepping or jumping back and landing on the pads of the toes.
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Your thighs have three sets of muscles: the quadriceps at the front of your thigh, the hamstrings at the back and the adductor muscles on the inside. These muscles work together to move and bend, or flex, your thigh. When you injury your a thigh muscle, you can develop symptoms such as pain and tightness, or stiffness.
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Stomach or chest pain could happen if you eat too fast or have an occasional greasy meal. Generally though, eating shouldn’t cause pain afterwards. Constant abdominal pains could be signs of food a intolerance or allergy -- or possible acid reflux.
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Ever feel shaky, sweaty, nauseous, or even anxious and unsure of why? You may feel one or more of these symptoms when you have low blood sugar. People with diabetes who are on certain types of medications or insulin are more likely to experience these symptoms. Low blood sugar is less than 70 milligrams per deciliter.
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The sciatic nerve is the largest and longest nerve in the body. Formed by a bundle of nerves in the lumbar spine, the nerve exits the spinal column at the lower back, runs through the hip and down the back of the leg to the sole of the foot.
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Progesterone is a steroid hormone manufactured in the body. It is important to a woman's body and beneficial for balancing the effects of estrogen, according to John R. Lee, MD. In menopause, estrogen levels decline by 40 to 60 percent, eliminating the menstrual cycle.
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A stroke is an interruption of the blood supply to your brain that results in the death of brain cells. You may experience symptoms like difficulty walking and speaking, numbness on one side of your body, headache and blurred vision.
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Stopping smoking is one of the best decisions you can ever make for your health. Your lungs are resilient organs and will begin to heal shortly after they are no longer exposed to toxic cigarette smoke.
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Bilateral lower leg pain is pain in both legs, anywhere between the knees and the ankles. According to MayoClinic.com, leg pain can manifest anywhere from the hips to the ankles, and it may be caused by structures or tissues in other parts of the body, such as the lower back or feet.
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Lasers employ an intense beam of light to permanently remove hair or scars from the body. During hair removal the laser pulse enters the hair follicle, where it burns the follicle, preventing hair growth. Lasers are also used to remove some types of scars, revealing a healthy layer of skin underneath.
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Blood pressure is the force that blood exerts on the walls of arteries. There are two numbers associated with blood pressure. The first number is the systolic pressure, which is the pressure as the heart is pumping the blood.
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An impacted colon, or fecal impaction, can mean the intestine is obstructed by tumor, nerve damage or just constipation. Chronic inability to pass stool may mean a serious underlying problem. Repeated bouts of impacted colon may indicate poor fluid intake. It may mean dietary and lifestyle changes are needed.
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Swollen and bleeding gums, caused by an accumulation of tartar under the gumline, can indicate gingivitis, a mild form of gum disease. According to Mayo Clinic, healthy gum tissue is pink and firm; if your gums are puffy, dusky red in color and bleed easily, you should see your dentist.
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Almost everyone has had some experience with symptoms of itchy nose, eyes and ears that are often accompanied by red, burning eyes; sneezing; and runny nose. In most cases, these symptoms are the result of an allergy of some sort.
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