For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
End stage or advanced degenerative disc disease occurs when the intervertebral disc degenerates and the disc space collapses. This can result in herniation of the inner disc material through the disc wall. There also can be visible changes on the bony portion of the adjacent vertebrae as detected by MRI or CT scan.
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Various rat poisons used to control rodents have potent effects on people if ingested. Many rat poisons contain anticoagulants, which are medications that interfere with blood clotting. As rats have become resistant to poisons, new superwarfarins that are more toxic to both rats and people have been marketed.
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Crohn's disease is a form of inflammatory bowel disease caused by inflammation of the digestive tract. One symptom of Crohn's disease is pain, which often results from swelling of the intestines or blockages in the digestive tract caused by scar tissue.
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Constipation can cause the stool in the colon and rectum to become dry and hard, making it uncomfortable to have a bowel movement. Stool softeners can be used to soften the stool and make it easier to pass out of the digestive tract.
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Autism is a developmental disorder that affects communication, relationships and behavior. Although researchers have found evidence that autism begins before birth, and signs appear during infancy as the young person matures, the challenges of adolescence can cause new signs to emerge.
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While good for acne, vitamin D and numerous psychological benefits, the sun can also be a harbinger of peeling, blistering and premature aging in skin.
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As if the aches, pains and total misery of flu weren't bad enough, many sufferers also experience severe headaches.
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Poor air quality is a problem all over the world. Polluted air is linked to a variety of health concerns, ranging from short-term irritation to serious diseases or even death. Much of the pollution that's affecting our air comes from human activities.
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Rashes can occur on their own, or as a symptom of a more serious or widespread condition. Itchy rashes can take longer to heal due to the compulsion to scratch. Remedies are available to help ease itchiness as the rash heals, though some treatments that help control the itchiness will not help heal the rash.
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According to the University of Maryland, most sinus infections are caused by bacteria, which are easily treated with prescribed antibiotics. In rare cases, a sinus infection may cause dangerous complications if not properly treated.
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Pain in your abdomen can be caused by many things, including a pulled muscle or hernia. Both conditions may cause pain that increases with activity and subsides with rest.
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Inflammation is the pain, swelling, redness or warmth that occurs as the immune system responds to injury or illness. It may be caused by a number of conditions, such as ulcerative colitis or arthritis as well as external injuries like burns or insect bites.
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The human skeleton is composed mainly of a substance called bone, and there are primarily four types of cells that make up bone. These are the osteoprogenitor cells, osteoblasts, osteoclasts and osteocytes. Their names all start with the prefix βosteo,β which is the Greek word for "bone."
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Nexium is a drug used for treating the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease and other ailments where acid from the stomach rises into the esophagus.
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If you have an allergic reaction to polyester, the clothes you wear, the linens on your bed and the upholstered pillows on your couch could cause an itchy rash. Although polyester allergies to fabrics are unusual -- toys with polyester hair or fur are more typical allergens -- they do happen.
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You might have heard that ginger is a helpful herbal medicine and that it can relieve some digestive difficulties. While it's true that ginger is a traditional remedy for certain digestive ailments, but it doesn't have any utility in helping treat constipation.
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As the rates of obesity and diabetes rise, more Americans also get fatty liver disease, a condition that's closely linked to both obesity and diabetes.
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While eating peanut butter is not a treatment for high blood sugar, including natural peanut butter in a healthy diet may help lower and stabilize your overall blood sugar levels. It may also help prevent blood sugar spikes. This is good news, especially if you have diabetes or a risk of diabetes.
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When you feel your little one's fiery forehead, it's easy for panic to set in. While fevers in children are usually not serious, there are times when a fever warrants an immediate trip to the hospital.
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Vitamin deficiency is normally not the main cause of a low white blood cell count. Powerful infections such as AIDS or cancer are the main culprits.
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