For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Thrush is the common name for an overgrowth of a specific kind of yeast in your mouth. There are several underlying conditions that make you more susceptible to thrush, and some medications can also increase your chances of getting thrush.
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Fatty liver disease is a condition marked by fat accumulation in the liver that can occur in drinkers and nondrinkers alike. While some liver fat is common, too much fat in the liver can cause inflammation and scarring that eventually progresses to total liver failure.
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There is no single cause or cure when it comes to migraine headaches, and the role almonds may play in a migraine also vary from person to person. For some people, almonds may be a trigger that sets the headache process in motion. For others, almonds may help to ease headache pain.
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Stomach cramps, bloating, abdominal discomfort and pain are common features of IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, but several other gastrointestinal disorders also can be the culprit. If you have noticed that you have cramps every time you eat onions or carb-rich foods, there might be a connection.
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A full body rash that occurs after you eat is a serious sign of a severe allergic reaction. You need to call your doctor or 911 immediately to prevent further complications. Around 90 percent of all food allergies are related to fish, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, wheat, peanuts, milk and eggs.
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Using a folk remedy, you can use oregano oil to remove skin tags — or harmless overgrowths of skin, typically appearing on the groin, neck, armpits or other areas where there are skin folds. The Skin Center in Laguna Hills, California, suggests that it is possible to use a home remedy to remove skin tags.
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Iron is an essential mineral that is important in the production of red blood cells. Lack of iron in the diet leads to iron deficiency anemia.
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A boxing speed bag is a great tool for teaching boxing and it is also a wonderful cardiovascular tool. Many boxers and non-boxers love working on the speed bag because success on the bag indicates quickness and excellent hand-eye coordination. It's fairly easy to hang a speed bag in your basement or workout area.
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Vitamin B12, also called cobalamin, is a cofactor involved in essential body processes such as cellular metabolism, DNA replication and red blood cell formation. Inadequate dietary B12, or poor absorption of vitamin B12 can cause a deficiency with a range of signs, symptoms and disorders.
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A testosterone level below 200 is called hypogonadism, and can lead to several medical conditions, including fatigue, low sex drive and reduced muscle mass. Risk for developing hypogonadism increases with excess weight gain, trauma and severe illness.
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Effexor, or venlafaxine, is an anti-depressant medication used to treat depression and anxiety. Several classes of medications are used to treat these conditions. If venlafaxine doesn't lead to improvement, other medications can be tried.
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Carpal tunnel syndrome can be a painful condition caused by compression of the median nerve inside the carpal tunnel. Compression occurs as a result of swollen tissue pressing on the nerve.
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Heart ablation, also known as cardiac ablation, is a treatment which can be used for certain kinds of heart arrythmias. This procedure involves threading a catheter through blood vessels until it gets to the heart. The catheter can then be used to destroy any abnormal heart tissue which is causing the arrythmia.
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Hemorrhoids, caused by swollen blood vessels in and around the rectum that have a tendency to bleed, can induce intense pain. Hemorrhoids make it difficult for a person to defecate or even sit down for any length of time due to this pain.
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Loestrin 24, the brand name of the birth control medication containing the hormones ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone, is over 99 percent effective at preventing pregnancy when used properly.
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Phosphate, or phosphorus, is required by the body for healthy bones and teeth. A high level of phosphate, however, can lead to organ damage due to hardening of the tissues from calcium salts. Phosphate levels are normally higher in children than in adults because their bones are actively growing.
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A mole may be any growth on your skin that contains nevus cells. It typically has a raised surface and may develop a stalk. Moles that have an especially high surface are hanging moles, also known as skin tags. Hanging moles are generally harmless, although they may be cosmetically undesirable.
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Scarring of the kidneys is often presumed when there is persistent elevated urine protein, or serum creatinine. However, doctors are often unable to tell the cause of the scarring unless a biopsy is performed.
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If you experience significant hair loss, chances are that one of your relatives suffered from pattern baldness and passed the genes responsible for the condition on to you, since the Mayo Clinic notes that most cases of balding are hereditary.
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Adderall is a stimulant medication used to treat poor impulse control and improve concentration. These symptoms are apparent in multiple psychiatric conditions, specifically attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and bipolar disorder.
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