For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Many organizations require drug screening, whether you're applying for a job, seeking child custody or in other situations. According to Laxmaiah Manchikanti, M.D., and colleagues in their article for "Pain Physician,"
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Understand what it means to have sediment in your urine, including its causes, symptoms, and implications for kidney function. Learn the best ways to manage urinary disorders and maintain healthy bladder and bowel functions.
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Influenza type B is one of three types of flu virus, the other two being type A and type C. Of the three, types A and B cause seasonal flu and can lead to epidemics. Between November and April, the time period known as flu season, is when most flu epidemics occur, according to Nemours Foundation.
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Skin tags, or acrochordons, are benign, skin-colored growths that develop primarily in areas where the skin folds, such as under the arms or on the neck or eyelids.
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The spinal column is made of bones called vertebrae, soft cushioning discs that act as shock absorbers and strong, heavy ligaments that add form and stability. Attached to the spine are many muscles that give strength and movement to the spine.
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Ringworm on the arms is also referred to as tinea corporis. Contrary to the name, worms do not cause the skin condition. This common fungal infection of then skin is highly contagious.
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For centuries, people have harnessed the healing powers of the camellia sinensis plant to make green tea. Green tea is available as a traditional beverage, or as extract in a capsule. Unlike black or oolong tea, which also come from the camellia sinensis, green tea is not fermented.
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Leg cramps from running are typically caused by overuse, muscle strain or dehydration. Running too far too quickly and without sufficient training or warming up can quickly lead to thigh and calf cramps.
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The most common disorders of the thyroid gland are hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland secretes too much thyroid hormone, and hypothyroidism results in insufficient amounts of thyroid hormone.
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When you hear the word glutamine, you might automatically think about muscle building. Glutamine is one of several amino acids, which are building blocks for protein in your body. But glutamine has other functions as well, including the ability to alter blood sugar levels.
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The Amateur Swimming Association, the governing body of the sport in the U.K., states that “Swimming is a safe activity for pregnant women,” but it also provides a list of guidelines and recommendations.
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A cough occurs when a child’s body is responding to irritants in airways. This usually occurs due to an upper respiratory infection. During the first two years of life, more kids get upper respiratory infections than any other illness, reports the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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Some people break out in red bumps and lumps when wool touches their skin. However, in many cases, a reaction to wool isn't due to allergies. Instead, direct skin contact with wool often causes irritation because of the slightly scratchy nature of some woolen clothing or because of chemicals in the fabric.
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Most testosterone boosting supplements include D-aspartic acid, often listed as DAA or D-asp, as the first ingredient. There is some debate as to whether or not D-aspartic acid is effective. D-aspartic acid is not intended to be used by people under 21 years of age.
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Carbohydrates provide your body with essential energy, but an overload of carbohydrates can have negative side effects in your body and for overall health. Some of the common symptoms associated with a carbohydrate overload include high blood sugar levels, adrenal fatigue, bloating and weight gain.
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Athletic teens, the elderly and people with osteoporosis are all at increased risk for pelvic fractures, which often occur as a result of a fall, motor vehicle accident or other impact force.
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Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a chronic disorder that affects the large intestine. Individuals with IBS can suffer from unpredictable pain or discomfort that can often be disabling. Fortunately, IBS is not a life-threatening disease and it can be managed daily by proper care such as healthy food choices.
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The liver is one of your body’s vital organs and its main functions are to digest and store nutrients from your food and to help remove harmful substances from your blood. It is important that you monitor your intake of sodium, sugar, fat and alcohol to keep your liver healthy.
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If you have low acid production in the stomach and you have a white tongue, you may be infected with Candida, which is a type of yeast. You can treat a Candida infection with a treatment consisting of probiotics and Betaine Hydrochloride, also called Betaine HCL.
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Itchy hands at night may be the result of several different skin conditions, some of which can seem worse in the evening or when you're trying to sleep.
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