For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Urinary tract infections are very common bacterial infections that can affect men and women of all ages, although they are 10 times more common in women than in men, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. These infections require the treatment of a physician.
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Stomach bloating, also known as abdominal bloating, is a condition characterized by abnormal sensations of fullness or tightness in your stomach or abdomen. This condition has a number of potential causes, including weight gain, constipation, overeating and unconscious or habitual swallowing of air.
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Blood clots typically occur in the large veins of the legs but also can form in the arms and upper body. Also called deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, blood clots prevent normal blood flow and can cause swelling and pain at the location of the clot.
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You may feel tired after eating for several reasons, including being an undiagnosed diabetic. Keep a food and activity journal to help you and your doctor identify the cause of your fatigue.
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Pain at the back of your ankle and heel during walking may indicate muscle tightness, tendinitis or ankle impingement syndrome. Your pain may be described as achy, sharp or stabbing and can be accompanied with swelling and joint stiffness.
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Excess weight in the feet is contained right below the surface of the skin. In comparison to visceral fat, which forms around the organs in the stomach, this type of fat, called subcutaneous fat, is benign. Unfortunately, having chubby feet can still take its toll on self-esteem, especially during the summertime.
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Kidney stones are clusters of crystals that form inside your kidneys. These stones can form when substances normally present in urine -- such as calcium, oxalate or uric acid -- become too concentrated.
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All foods and beverages contain certain proteins that are specific to that food or beverage. If your body cannot digest -- or experiences an allergic reaction after you ingest -- certain proteins, you will develop digestive symptoms.
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Potassium is an essential dietary mineral, but getting too much of it can have negative repercussions. Constipation is not a common side effect of consuming too much potassium specifically; instead, a combination of dietary factors often contribute to gastrointestinal problems.
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Runners might expect to feel soreness in their legs or abdominal muscles after a run. However, some runners might experience chest pain while running, which isn't a typical effect of going on a run.
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If you develop constant diarrhea after eating, you may be suffering from a few different conditions. If the constant diarrhea developed suddenly, you could have viral gastroenteritis or food poisoning. If you notice diarrhea after eating certain foods, you may have an allergy to certain proteins found in various foods.
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Serum glucose, or sugar in your blood, is the mainstay of energy for your brain and body. Your body relies on the sugar your blood provides to function properly. If your blood glucose levels fall below a level that prevents your body from operating efficiently, it's called hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar.
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The knee is made up of bone, cartilage, ligaments, muscles, tendons and joints. If any one of these structures are damaged or diseased, you can experience knee pain, difficulties walking and limited mobility. Arthritis, which affects about 9 million Americans, can wear away tissues in the knee, causing swelling.
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Hip pain is a common complaint during pregnancy, and most women experience some degree of hip and back pain during the later stages of pregnancy. According to the American Pregnancy Association, the best sleeping position during pregnancy is known as "SOS", or "sleep on side."
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As people age, the lenses of their eyes lose flexibility. This condition is called presbyopia, and it makes close-up objects appear blurry.
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Anal fissures are tears in the lining of the anus, the opening through which stools pass from your body. They can also leave tags hanging from the anal opening. Anal fissures are fairly common and usually produce symptoms such as burning, pain and bleeding, particularly during or after a bowel movement.
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Side effects experienced by one patient may bypass another. Alprazolam, the generic name for Xanax, treats anxiety disorders. Gabapentin, often prescribed under the brand name Neurontin, combats epileptic conditions.
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Glandular fever, more commonly known as mononucleosis, is an infectious disease that is transmitted through saliva. This has given it the street name of the βkissing disease.β MayoClinic.
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A hiatal hernia occurs when a section of the stomach moves above the diaphragm into the chest cavity through the hiatus. The hiatus is the small opening in the diaphragm where the esophagus travels to the stomach. The diaphragm is the layer of muscle separating the chest and abdominal cavities.
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Testosterone, an androgen male hormone, is present in both males and females. The testicles produce testosterone in men and the ovaries are in charge of female testosterone production. Testosterone is essential for the normal development of sex characteristics in males, and fertility in both genders.
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