For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
No longer than a pea, the pituitary gland plays a critical role in the endocrine system, overseeing the function of all the other glands. The pituitary gland is situated beside the hypothalamus area of the brain and attached by nerve fibers.
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Estrogen is a natural hormone essential for female breast and sexual development. It governs your menstrual cycle, controls functioning of the ovaries and uterus and stimulates the normal growth and division of breast cells.
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Facial bruising is a common occurrence in small children, whose foreheads often connect with countertops or tables at face height. Toddlers often "take it on the chin"
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Powdered dextrose, also known as icing dextrose, is a fine powder made from dextrose anhydrous, dextrose monohydrate or both. In most cases, manufacturers of powdered dextrose also add an anti-caking agent to the powder such as starch, silicates of calcium or magnesium.
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The body needs iron to form hemoglobin -- a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the body’s tissues.
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Prescription drugs are not your only option for treatment of high cholesterol. A number of over-the-counter drugs and supplements have been shown to help lower your low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, levels. LDL is also commonly referred to as bad cholesterol.
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Psoriasis, a skin condition characterized by raised pink itchy lesions that are made from buildup of dried, dead skin cells, can affect people of any age.
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Kundalini awakenings affect your physical, emotional, mental and spiritual state and well-being. As kundalini energy rises, you may undergo bouts of anxiety, depression, weight changes, migraines, nausea, palpitations and out-of-body experiences.
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Your abdominal organs are separated by protective coatings that keep your organs in place and support moving and twisting in your body. After abdominal surgery, however, scarring known as adhesions can form in your abdominal cavity, causing pain in the pelvis or abdomen.
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The presence of diverticula -- small, sac-like pouches in the large intestine -- is known as diverticulosis, which most often has no symptoms. When food, stool or bacteria become stuck in the diverticula, they become inflamed or infected. This condition is known as diverticulitis.
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In a time when obesity rates go up every year and product manufacturers keep coming up with more products that keep us from having to move our bodies, it doesn't seem like there could be such a thing as too much exercise. However, there is.
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The stomach flu which is called gastroenteritis, is an inflammation of the stomach and intestines caused by a virus, bacteria or from a condition such as lactose intolerance.
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The sciatic nerves stretch from your lower back to your feet. During pregnancy, the extra weight can cause stress and strain on the sciatic nerve. This can trigger pain known as sciatica.
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Acne and rash are considered “rare” side effects of the commonly prescribed antidepressant known as Zoloft, reports Pfizer Laboratories, manufacturers of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, or SSRI. Zoloft is used to treat depression, anxiety, panic and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
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The human thumb is full of sensitive nerve endings. This allows the thumb perform the most delicate and detailed tasks. It also makes the thumb a focal point for several important pressure points. Applying pressure to these thumb pressure points can help provide relief to a long list of ailments.
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Retinol is the acidic variation of vitamin A that comes from animal fats and products such as eggs, milk and liver. It is used medically for a number of reasons, including treating skin conditions. It is most popular in the treatment of acne, but it is becoming popular in the treatment of stretch marks as well.
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While exercising, your muscles feel weak, painful and tired. This is muscle fatigue, and it can be caused by a variety of physical, environmental, biochemical and nutritional factors. Writing in the December 1998 issue of the "European Journal of Applied Physiology"
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Rashes can be caused by many things, such as a new medication, exposure to something that irritates the skin, or an infection. In mild cases, the rash may go away on its own anyway, but when it becomes bothersome, you may not be able to wait it out.
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Iodine is a mineral used topically for antibacterial purposes or intravenously as a component of radiological contrast agents. Iodine is necessary to support healthy thyroid functioning.
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Rosacea is a chronic skin disorder. Classic symptoms include redness and inflammation, especially around the nose, cheeks, mouth and forehead. Rosacea can be unsightly, painful and can lead to serious problems. Some over-the-counter creams and treatments can relieve symptoms.
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