For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Although Lateral Collateral Ligament sprains occur most often in contact sports, even a slight misstep while running, in which the tibia and lower leg are rotated inward, may produce enough force needed to cause an LCL sprain.
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Diarrhea is an unfortunate fact of life for babies and children at various times in their lives. The most common cause of diarrhea is viral gastroenteritis, also known as stomach flu, but diarrhea can also result from food poisoning, certain medications and certain medical conditions.
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Heavy menstrual bleeding occurs when you must change a sanitary pad or tampon every hour for two or more hours during your period. According to the Centers For Disease Control, one in five women suffer from heavy menstrual bleeding with it becoming more common when they reach their 30s or 40s.
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Drinking a cold beer could intensify the pain, but the drink causes no harm to an abscessed tooth. Beer offers no benefits for a bad tooth, either. If you're suffering from an abscessed tooth, the infection could worsen and spread to other parts of your body unless treated.
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Aspirin has long been considered a medication that may help your health and protect you from heart attack and stroke, though when you take it before or during exercise it does not help or hinder your performance, according to Dr. Gabe Mirkin.
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Jalapenos are enjoyed in Mexican foods for their spicy flavor, but may cause stomach aches if you have certain digestive conditions. Not all stomach aches from eating jalapenos are cause for concern. If you’re sensitive to bloating and gas, you may develop gas pains after eating jalapenos.
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Occasional soreness, muscle twitching and fatigue are common life occurrences that most people experience occasionally. When they happen frequently, however, they are oftentimes symptoms of a deeper medical condition that needs your attention.
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An anal fissure can be a source of intense discomfort and pain. The treatment of these fissures centers around a balanced diet that promotes a healthy digestive tract. Over 90 percent of anal fissures heal without surgery, according to the American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons.
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A stye is a red lump that appears on the eyelid, causing irritation and redness. Much like an acne lesion, a stye is caused by a clogged hair follicle that becomes infected and fills with pus.
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Cold sores are a recurring condition consisting of tiny, raised blistered on the skin that are filled with fluid. Typically occurring around the mouth area, they occasionally occur in the nose, chin, fingers or even inside the mouth.
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Acid reflux, or heartburn, is caused by acidic stomach fluids splashing up into your esophagus. Acid reflux can be a symptom of GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease. MayoClinic.
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Relacore is a weight-loss supplement that is available to the public without a prescription. Relacore claims to help people with stubborn belly fat and is also touted as a stress and anxiety reliever.
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A healthy diet provides the electrolytes that your body needs to function properly. These electrically charged minerals help your muscles contract and your nerves transmit impulses. Electrolytes help your body maintain the proper fluid balance, and your kidneys work hard to keep electrolytes at the right level.
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A blood test can be used to check for nicotine. The reasons for this can vary, but nicotine is an indication that a person smokes, which can have a large impact on a person’s health. Urine or saliva testing could also be used to test for nicotine.
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A fever, headache and muscle aches are all symptoms of the common cold. The common cold affects billions of Americans each year, according to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. The common cold is the most prevalent during the winter months and children are at a higher risk of getting a cold.
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The sinuses are made of small cavities that are lined with mucus membranes. A sinus infection is the inflammation of the sinus cavity that causes the mucus membranes to swell and produce high levels of mucus. The pressure caused by sinus inflammation results in sinus headaches felt in the eyes, ears and temples.
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According to the website OrganizedWisdom, when fecal matter becomes caught in the colon (a condition known as fecal impaction), the backup that occurs exerts pressure on the walls of the organ. When this pressure becomes too great, it can stretch the colon and ultimately cause small tears or ruptures.
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Shingles (herpes zoster) can erupt years after having chickenpox from the dormant viral infection that remains in your body. The malady tends to show up on only one side (hemisphere) of your body with tingling, sometimes painful nerve inflammation under the skin that appears on the skin as a rash.
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Seemingly everyone has experienced muscle pain at some point. Many common causes of muscle pain include delayed-onset muscle soreness, a muscle cramp, compartment syndrome and the flu, according to the Mayo Clinic. A tear in the muscle body can also cause significant symptoms.
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Pantoprazole is a medication used to treat esophageal damage from acid-related diseases such as acid reflux and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (a condition of ulcers in the stomach and small intestine). Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that reduces the amount of stomach acid produced.
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