For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
A pinched nerve occurs when a nerve is pushed against a nearby structure, such as a bone. This causes pressure on the nerve, producing inflammation. Pinched nerves can occur anywhere in the body. When a nerve coming from the spinal cord in the neck is compressed, it is called cervical radiculopathy.
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Belching is related to the venting of stomach air or intentional burping, and is often related to a medical condition.
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Skin tags are little flaps or knobs of skin that can appear on various parts of the body. The tags are flesh-colored and are benign, though the size of a skin tag can sometimes interfere with normal activities. A child can develop skin tags, also called papillomas, just as adults.
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Estrogen is a hormone that is produced by a woman's ovaries. Throughout your life, your estrogen levels will rise and fall. Hair growth accelerates as estrogen levels increase, while later in life you may experience hair loss as estrogen levels drop.
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Testosterone cypionate is an injectable steroid medication that is used as a hormone replacement therapy for males who do not make enough testosterone themselves. The controlled substance drug is sometimes also used by weight lifters to increase their strength, but it is not FDA-approved for this use.
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Chemotherapy is a cancer treatment that is used to destroy cancer cells. The American Cancer Society states that more than 100 different drugs may be used as part of a chemotherapy regimen. The medications are delivered intravenously or taken orally.
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Large breasts are a physical characteristic that is either regaled or minimized and hidden, depending on the culture in which you are raised. Breast size does not correspond to an increase in milk production or any other type of prowess.
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Testosterone, an androgen male hormone, is present in both males and females. The testicles produce testosterone in men and the ovaries are in charge of female testosterone production. Testosterone is essential for the normal development of sex characteristics in males, and fertility in both genders.
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A hiatal hernia occurs when a small part of your stomach pokes through a hole in the wall of your diaphragm. Your diaphragm is the muscle that controls breathing and is located in your abdomen. Hiatal hernias can be mild and asymptomatic or they can become large and produce heartburn.
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Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker medication that is used to treat high blood pressure and a type of chest pain called angina. The medication dilates the blood vessels and also lowers the heart rate to relieve the heart of some of the additional pressure it faces when distributing blood throughout the body.
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The knee is a large joint that supports the weight of your body whenever you are standing, walking or performing almost any other kind of movement. Swelling in the knee can make getting around more difficult and may be painful.
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Glaucoma is an eye disorder that can lead to blindness or low vision if left untreated. Two main issues are of concern when dealing with glaucoma: intraocular pressure (IOP) and fluid drainage.
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Ear pain is a hallmark of childhood; almost all children have experienced earaches at one time in their short lives. Some ear pain is the sign of a bacterial infection, while other discomfort may be simply a result of congestion or a change in air pressure.
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Angina is a type of chest pain that occurs when there is inadequate blood flow to your heart. It can be a precursor to heart disease. Exercise is generally good for heart health, but you must approach it carefully when you have angina to be sure you don't cause yourself more damage.
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Kids pick up a number of viruses during their childhood and cough through many of the coldest months of the year. Coughing is a normal way in which your child responds to an itchy throat or clears chest congestion.
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A simple salt water nasal spray or wash is a natural, non-medicated treatment for dry nasal passages or congestion that accompanies the common cold. Non-medicated saline sprays and drops are widely available at pharmacies, big-box stores and supermarkets, but it is easy to make your own at home.
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The process of digestion is carried out through a number of organs in your digestive tract. The first stop is your stomach, which normally propels food into the small intestine to be digested. Sometimes your digestion will slow drastically or stop with food still left, undigested, in your stomach.
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Bronchitis is a respiratory infection that can be caused by a virus or a bacterial infection. People who have acute bronchitis usually experience symptoms including a low grade fever, coughing that brings up mucus and wheezing, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
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Bright red blood on the toilet paper or in the bowl after a bowel movement is an indicator of rectal bleeding. Bleeding from any area of your digestive tract or finding blood in your stool warrants a consultation with your physician to determine the cause.
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Tachycardia is a rapid heart beat. Your heart normally beats from 60 to 100 times per minute when you are in a resting state of non-exertion. A heart rate of more than 100 beats per minute at rest is considered too fast, and is a case of tachycardia.
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