For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
You can find a variety of different forms of bacteria living on the human skin. The most common bacterial causes of cellulitis are staphylococcus and streptococcus. Symptoms include a red, swollen, painful spreading rash and an infection that may result in chills, a fever and general fatigue.
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If you notice flaky, dry skin in or around your ears, don't brush your hair over your ears and ignore it. The flakes may be caused by seborrheic dermatitis, a dermatological condition that causes scaly skin flakes, or an allergic reaction that may cause flaking and dryness of the skin in the ear area.
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The American Lung Association states that smoking is a hard habit to break. Tobacco’s main ingredient, nicotine, can be as addictive as heroin. At this point in time, there is no magic pill to help people stop smoking, though some products can help ease withdrawal symptoms. The U.S.
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Bitter melon, also called bitter apple, bitter gourd or bitter cucumber, is a vine-grown vegetable that can range in color from dark green to white and can grow between three to twelve inches tall.
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Although herbs and natural fiber supplements are often the first choice to relieve constipation and maintain bowel regularity, some products may actually over-stimulate the colon and should be avoided. Certain herbs can cause cramping and diarrhea.
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In most societies around the world, children sleep with their parents at least for the first several years of their life. Early anthropological studies found that in 90 percent of cultures, infants slept with their parents, and not in cradles or cribs, according to anthropologist Emmy Elizabeth Warner.
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Despite the fact that eating a jelly doughnut seems to deposit fat directly on your hips, converting sugar to fat is actually a relatively complex chemical process. Sugar conversion to fat storage depends not only upon the type of foods you eat, but how much energy your body needs at the time you eat it.
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Newborns tend to get hiccups, especially at some point during a feeding, according to the Children, Youth and Women's Health Services of South Australia. Although anyone can get hiccups, they're more common in babies and children.
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A brain tumor is an abnormal growth of cells within the skull. There are many different types of brain tumors that can affect children and teenagers, and they are among the most common types of childhood cancers.
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Hair loss has many causes, including genetics, inflammation, infection, illness, poor nutrition, extreme hairstyles, physical or emotional shock, medications and medical treatments.
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Abuse in relationships can take many forms, including physical, mental and sexual. According to the Domestic Violence Resource Center, one in four women has experienced domestic violence. Although physical violence often draws the most attention, mental violence can be just as dangerous.
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A common treatment strategy for pulled ligaments is known as RICE: rest, ice, compression and elevation.
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Adderall is a prescription medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults and children 3 years and older. It is also used to treat narcolepsy in children 6 years and older, and in adults.
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The calf muscle is located on the back bottom part of the leg. There are many reasons you can develop calf pain. They can occur due to nighttime cramps, from a torn or pulled muscle or be a signal of a circulatory problem. The first step is to have your calf pain evaluated by your doctor to rule out serious conditions.
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If your child has croup, she may not feel like eating or drinking. In croup, inflammation in the upper airway, which includes the larynx and trachea, makes breathing difficult. A child with severe croup can't eat at all and needs hospitalization. If your child has mild croup, it's important to keep her hydrated.
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If you plan to have your wisdom teeth removed, it helps to understand the postoperative phase, and when you can resume your normal activities -- such as sports and exercise.
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Thyroid hormones help regulate physical development, facilitate energy conversion in cells and affect the way your organs function. Your body uses potassium to facilitate the proper function of nerve and muscle cells. Low potassium is associated with high levels of thyroid hormones.
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Pharyngitis is an inflammation of the pharynx, which results in a sore throat. Inflammation may result from a number of causes. These may include environmental allergies, food sensitivity or bacterial or viral infections. Common accompanying symptoms might include coughing, fever, fatigue or body aches.
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Fish oil supplements provide an opportunity for you to get a daily dose of omega-3 fatty acids without having to cook the fish. Omega-3 fatty acids have anti-inflammatory properties, including reducing high triglyceride levels in the body that can increase your risk for heart disease.
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Heartburn can sometimes be difficult to get rid of. Sometimes consuming certain foods, such as yogurt or milk, can help reduce heartburn, but often avoiding certain foods can help decrease heartburn. Heartburn can also indicate a serious underlying problem so if you frequently experience heartburn, inform your doctor.
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