For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Gout is the most common inflammatory disease among men and affects women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Symptoms can appear in flare-ups called gout "attacks" or they can become chronic. In addition to medical treatment, when needed, an appropriate diet can help you manage your symptoms.
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Gumbo is the Swahili word for okra -- a podded green vegetable that came to America from Africa during the slave trade. As a plant derived from the hollyhock family, it grows annually in warm weather.
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In Greek, the word "apnea" means "without breath." Sleep apnea is a condition that causes precisely that -- repeated interruptions in your breathing during sleep. More than 18 million American adults have it, according to the National Sleep Foundation, many of whom are overweight.
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Bulimia is a serious illness that involves cycles of binging (consuming excessive amounts of food) and purging ("getting rid of" food, through self-induced vomiting or other means). Symptoms of bulimia often go unnoticed, because people with the disorder hide their behaviors and usually maintain average body weight.
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Shortness of breath, also called dyspnea, refers to uncomfortable respiratory sensations. Numerous factors may contribute to or cause shortness of breath after eating, including heart problems, digestive problems and anxiety disorders.
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A panic attack is an episode of intense fear that comes on suddenly, often for no apparent reason. In addition to emotional symptoms, panic attacks may cause a rapid heartbeat, sweating, breathing difficulties, abdominal pain and nausea.
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Ocular migraines are migraines that affect vision. An ocular migraine generally starts as a blind spot in one's peripheral vision that increases over time. Although triggers and causes of migraines vary, certain foods have been shown to trigger or worsen migraines more than others.
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Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that develop on or inside your ovaries. Although most are harmless and resolve on their own, some can cause pain or heavy menstrual bleeding.
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Steroids, also called anabolic-androgenic steroids, or AAS, are synthetic reproductions of the sex hormone testosterone. Though other steroids provide useful medical treatments for people with diseases such as AIDS and cancer, AAS are used illegally by people hoping to enhance exercise abilities and muscle mass.
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Passing loose stools at least three times daily means you have diarrhea. Acute diarrhea -- which is common, according to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse -- typically lasts one to two days and alleviates on its own.
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Diabetes, or diabetes mellitus, is a condition that affects how your body reacts to and utilizes glucose, or blood sugar--the body's main energy source derived from food. Numerous diabetes symptoms occur after eating, when glucose levels are directly affected in response to food.
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The thyroid is a gland in your neck that produces hormones important for a healthy metabolism, energy levels, body temperature and moods. If you have hypothyroidism, your thyroid produces too few hormones, causing lethargy, weight gain and depressive moods.
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Your stomach's lining is like a home security system; it provides protection only when it functions well. Cells in your stomach lining produce acid and enzymes, which help break down food and mucus -- a slippery substance the protects the lining from acid.
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Pressure in your chest may occur with or without pain and arise at various times for various reasons. Some people describe chest pressure as the feeling of a band tightening around the chest or a heavy object sitting atop it, according to BetterMedicine.com.
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