For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Viruses are microscopic agents that replicate in the body's cells and are responsible for a bevy of infections and diseases, including chickenpox, AIDS and the common cold. Although bacterial infections may be treated with antibiotics, viral infections cannot.
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Clenbuterol, or "clen," is a veterinary drug originally used to treat respiratory diseases in horses. It has since been used to add bulk to livestock, though the United States has banned and monitors such use.
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What you eat may contribute to the health of your thyroid, a gland located in your neck that produces hormones responsible for energy and metabolism.
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Alcoholism can have a significant impact on one's appetite, food choices and eating habits. In some individuals, cravings for unhealthy food increase. For others, alcoholism rids them of their ability to recognize or feel hunger.
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Neuropathy, also known as peripheral neuropathy, is a condition that causes numbness, pain, tingling and weakness, usually in the hands and feet. It may occur episodically or progress gradually over years.
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Pulmonary fibrosis is a condition characterized by gradual scarring of your lung tissue. Over time, your lung tissue thickens, making it difficult for your organs to reap necessary oxygen. Common symptoms of pulmonary fibrosis include coughing, fatigue, lethargy and loss of appetite.
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Your thyroid gland produces hormones that help regulate your energy, metabolism, moods and body temperature. After you eat goitrogens, substances that occur naturally in various foods, a healthy thyroid will compensate by releasing more hormones than usual.
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The common cold is an upper-respiratory illness, caused by a virus. Common symptoms include runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing and fever. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center there are over 1 billion colds occur in the United States annually and children average 3 to 8 colds per year.
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Diarrhea--often described as loose, frequent stools-- is typically related to an infection, medication side effect, food intolerance or foodborne illness, or associated with a medical condition. Although certain foods may aggravate diarrhea, fluids and other foods can help support recovery.
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The thyroid is a gland that produces hormones important for energy levels, mood and metabolism. If your thyroid produces too few hormones, you have a condition known as hypothyroidism. Depending on the severity of your condition, your doctor may prescribe synthetic thyroid medications.
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Popcorn is a whole grain, an essential food group many Americans lack. Whole grains offer valuable amounts of fiber and nutrients, such as B vitamins and iron. Just because popcorn is nutritious, however, does not mean it suits every person's diet. Pain that follows popcorn eating might stem from a variety of factors.
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Gastroenteritis refers to inflammation of your intestines and stomach caused by a virus contracted by eating contaminated food or taking certain medications. Regardless of the cause, symptoms may include abdominal cramps, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and, in some cases, a low-grade fever.
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Ovarian cancer is caused by malignant, or cancerous, cells that develop on the ovaries. Common risk factors include family history of ovarian cancer, age, infertility, hormone treatments and obesity. Early detection is critical for best prognosis and many medical treatments are available.
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Colitis, also called ulcerative colitis, is an inflammatory bowel disease characterized by chronic bouts of abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, gas and diarrhea. While no known cure exists for colitis, according to MayoClinic.
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Roughly 30 percent of adults in the United States experienced joint pain or stiffness in 2006, according to a National Health Interview Survey. The most common cause is arthritis -- the term for chronic joint inflammation.
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Fatty liver disease is a condition caused by excessive fat within liver cells. The result is an overgrown liver, which causes pain or discomfort on the upper, right-side abdominal area. Fatty liver is the most common liver disease caused by alcohol abuse, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center.
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Dizziness, or vertigo, is the sensation that the world is moving around you. It may stem from imbalanced or excessive inner-ear fluids, inner-ear inflammation, migraines or, in rare cases, brain hemorrhage, multiple sclerosis or stroke. Hypoglycemia, or low-blood sugar, can also cause dizziness.
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According to the American Heart Association, up to 5 percent of people over age 65 have atrial fibrillation, which occurs when the two upper-chambers of the heart quiver rather than beat normally. Because blood isn't pumped fully out of the chambers, it can pool and form clots.
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Finding large food pieces from your last meal in the toilet isnβt something you should take lightly, especially if it occurs on an ongoing basis. Long-term cases of diarrhea can permanently damage your bowels, ultimately leaving you malnourished. Sometimes loose stools are simply a sign that your fiber intake is off.
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Lungs are paired, spongy organs that allow you to breathe. The term chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, refers to numerous lung diseases, including emphysema, refractory asthma and chronic bronchitis. Other conditions that can affect your lungs include lung cancer, lung injuries and cystic fibrosis.
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