For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
As a chronic lung disease, asthma is commonly treated with inhaled medications delivered to the airways with either a handheld inhaler or a nebulizer. A nebulizer machine changes liquid medication into a mist inhaled through a mouthpiece or mask.
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Gastritis, a condition marked by a swollen or inflamed stomach lining, can trigger a range of digestive symptoms. Cucumbers, while tasty, may play a role in irritating the stomach lining and worsening your condition, although some medical practitioners say cucumbers can help heal gastritis.
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Despite causing adverse effects such as nausea and appetite loss, mefenamic acid generally poses a minimal risk to a breastfed infant, MayoClinic.com says. Mefenamic acid is a prescription nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to alleviate mild to moderate pain induced by conditions such as menstrual cramps.
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The wide variety of toothpastes on the market can make it a challenge to choose the best one for cavity protection. Before the development of the commercial toothpaste industry, people used a homemade baking soda paste to brush their teeth.
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Although you donβt get your period during pregnancy, itβs not uncommon to feel menstrual-like cramps during this time. Cramps may be caused by gas, or they may be a sign of a larger problem.
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Ptyalin is an enzyme that is part of your saliva and aids with digestion. Enzymes are compounds that help speed up chemical reactions. In the case of saliva, the enzymes help speed up reactions that break down the food you eat.
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Cycling is not only an eco-friendly mode of transportation but also a great way to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight, improve blood flow and circulation and cut your risk for heart disease, stroke, diabetes and some cancers. Cycling is a low-impact activity and is easy on your joints, especially the knees.
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Diverticulitis is a complication of diverticulosis. Diverticulitis occurs when diverticula β weak spots in the lining of the large intestine β become inflamed due to trapped stool or bacteria. The exact cause of diverticular disease remains unknown; however, lack of fiber plays an important role, according to the U.S.
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Walking is an aerobic exercise that can help you manage your weight, tone your lower-body muscles and help promote a healthier lifestyle. As with any type of exercise, you might feel your legs ache or get tired when you go for a walk.
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HCG, or human chorionic gonadotropin, is a hormone produced in the placenta of pregnant women. It is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of infertility and can be prescribed off-label for other purposes. HCG is also sold as a homeopathic supplement for weight loss.
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Unexplained abdominal pain can be a scary occurrence because it can be attributed to everything from heartburn to heart attack. Most of the time itβs nothing serious, but watch your symptoms carefully and monitor how long the pain lasts.
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OxyContin is a popular prescription medication used for the treatment of pain. As a long-acting narcotic analgesic, OxyContin is an effective drug for maintaining baseline pain control. Unfortunately, OxyContin can produce unwanted side effects in various parts of the body, including the kidneys and liver.
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Energy drinks are an increasingly popular beverage in the U.S., consumed by at least 17 percent of the population as of 2012, according to the market researcher Packaged Facts.
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When wearing partial dentures made from metal, you can experience a host of issues ranging from the fixtures being uncomfortable, to the metallic finish looking unnatural. To combat these issues, a partial denture fixture called Valplast was created.
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Doctors prescribe calcium channel blockers to treat a number of conditions, including high blood pressure, migraine headaches, circulatory conditions and complications of brain aneurysms, according to MayoClinic.com.
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It is not uncommon for people to report feelings of morning dizziness from time to time. Dizziness can emerge from many underlying causes, some benign and others more serious. A feeling of dizziness is purely subjective; the term is used to describe specific sensations among which much variation exists.
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The term "menorrhagia" refers to very heavy menstrual bleeding, considered passing more than 80 ml of blood (or 16 saturated sanitary products) per menstrual period. Menorrhagia also includes flooding or passing large blood clots.
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Having allergies means the the immune system is over responding to some type of substance, that does not normally trigger a response. Common substances that cause allergies are pollen, mold, pet hair, dust, pollution and some types of foods.
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A bacterium is a microscopic germ that can create human disease. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 160,000 people die due to infectious diseases, many caused by bacterial infections. People are exposed to numerous types of bacteria every day.
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Because the tendons of the human body connect active muscle tissue to passive bone, they act as shock absorbers that sometimes tear from too much wear. Either a pulled muscle or a tendon strain itself can cause tendon fibers to tear.
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