Saline Infusions & Sonohysterogram Procedures
Doctors order a saline-infusion sonogram, or SIS -- also known as a sonohysterogram, SHG or water ultrasound -- as a diagnostic tool to check for problems inside the uterus.
Read more →Symptoms, diagnostic markers, and specialized nutritional protocols are critical components in managing cardiovascular health, organ function, and psychological well-being across the lifespan.
Doctors order a saline-infusion sonogram, or SIS -- also known as a sonohysterogram, SHG or water ultrasound -- as a diagnostic tool to check for problems inside the uterus.
Read more →If your baby has fallen on her shoulder or received a blow to her clavicle, it’s possible for her to end up with a partially or completely dislocated shoulder. This happens when the humerus bone in the upper arm comes out of its socket, tearing or stretching the muscles and ligaments.
Read more →There are 206 bones and approximately 500 muscles in the human body. Most of these are skeletal muscles, which attach from one bone to another bone. One end of the muscle, the origin, attaches to a more stationary bone, while the other end, the insertion, attaches to a more movable bone.
Read more →Rashes are a common symptom in babies. Most rashes in babies are benign and will go away on their own or with symptomatic treatment with over-the-counter medicines or home remedies. A rash on a baby’s leg can indicate an infection, an inflammatory response or a sign of a serious condition.
Read more →Johnson's Baby Lotion, a popular emollient for infant skin, contains ingredients formulated to protect skin from dryness without leaving a greasy residue.
Read more →High blood pressure, or hypertension, is commonly defined as a systolic, or top, reading higher than 140 mm Hg and a diastolic, or bottom, reading higher than 90 mm Hg. High blood pressure is a serious condition that can lead to strokes and heart attacks.
Read more →To recover from surgery, your body must divert its resources to the important process of healing. This can result in the sacrifice of certain processes that are of secondary importance, such as growing hair.
Read more →Clean teeth and a healthy smile are a great formula for self-confidence. But if unsightly calcium deposits on your teeth have you hiding your smile, it doesn't have to be a permanent condition.
Read more →The pancreas and liver are both vital organs. If your pancreas or liver ever stopped functioning properly, your life would be in danger. Taking care of both organs through diet, exercise and limited alcohol intake will promote both organs to maintain healthy functioning.
Read more →Lapacho is a name for the herb Tabebuia avellanedae, more commonly called pau d'arco and taheebo. It is promoted as useful for treating a variety of health problems and illnesses, including cancer; however, no scientific evidence verifies that it works, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center.
Read more →The bottom number of a blood pressure reading is called the diastolic number, and it is a measurement of the pressure in the arteries as your heart muscle relaxes following a contraction. Low diastolic pressure is often referred to as hypotension.
Read more →Clarithromycin (Biaxin) is a prescription antibiotic that was first approved for use in the United States in 1993. Now, more than 3 million prescriptions are filled for the drug every year, according to a 2014 update from the National Library of Medicine, or NLM.
Read more →Drizzling a little honey on your cereal may be a sweet alternative to refined sugar. Adding oil from black seed, also known as nigella, black cumin or black caraway, to your honey may further increase the health benefits.
Read more →The menstrual cycle refers to a period of physiological changes that help prepare a woman’s body for the chance of pregnancy each month. The average cycle lasts for 28 days, although it may range from 21 to 35 days.
Read more →Various factors affect a person's health, and medical professionals classify them as internal and external. Internal factors -- also known as hereditary factors or acquired elements -- include smoking and personal diet or eating habits.
Read more →When you exercise, your pulse rate accelerates to help move blood and oxygen through your cells and tissues. Knowing your pulse rate can help you evaluate your exercise routine and maximize the benefits of your workout.
Read more →Ear congestion is typically more of an annoyance than a serious condition, resulting in difficulty hearing and ear pressure. It usually disappears on its own without treatment or can be managed with over-the-counter medications. However, if your symptoms persist or are severe, you may need to see your doctor.
Read more →Women who carry extra weight in their breasts may find losing it to be as beneficial as weight loss on other areas on the body. Excess breast fat can cause premature sagging, back pain and posture complications.
Read more →Muscle cells serve a remarkable variety of functions in your body, many of them occurring involuntarily. The specialized structure of the 3 types of muscle cells in the human body enables their functional purposes.
Read more →Whole blood consists of 3 types of blood cells, suspended in a liquid called plasma. Blood circulates through the arteries and veins with each of the blood cell types -- red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets -- performing different functions throughout the body.
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