Hip pain from arthritis, bursitis or a strained muscle can slow you down considerably. Your hips are one of the largest joints in your body and support your entire body weight as you walk. Swimming is an ideal exercise for those with hip pain, as the water can be soothing.
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Peripheral neuropathy is a type of nerve damage that affects the way your body's nerves send signals to the arms and legs. People who have peripheral neuropathy often feel a numbness, tingling sensation or burning in the hands and feet. The altered sensations may also travel to the limbs.
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A colonoscopy is a diagnostic tool used to determine the location and nature of any disease, obstruction or inflammation in the colon. People not only use a colonoscopy to diagnose problems, but as a proactive screening tool to check for colon cancer. Colonoscopy is usually done while the patient is awake, but sedated.
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Staph infections, caused by the Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, can be potentially very dangerous. Everyone has staph bacteria in their body, but not everyone develops an infection from the organism. A cut or sore can lead to a reddened area of skin--and the threat of infection if staph bacteria enter the bloodstream.
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Cortisol is a hormone produced by the body, and is intimately involved with the adrenal and pituitary systems of the body. Normal levels of cortisol, when measured at the beginning of the day, are between 6 and 23 mcg/dL, though these numbers can rise and fall throughout the day.
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Plantar warts are small, non-cancerous growths that appear on the bottom of the foot. Warts are viral, caused by the HPV virus. Some plantar warts go away on their own, while others require treatment.
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Your deltoid is the large layer of muscle that covers your shoulder. The deltoid is the first layer of muscle underneath your skin and helps you lift your arm over your head. Deltoid injuries include strains and tears of the muscle.
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Most toddlers are pint-sized bundles of energy that never seem to stop moving. You are used to your child's extreme moods: the highs that occur after a period of excitement like a birthday party, and the cranky low times when your toddler needs a snack or a nap.
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The majority of babies are born with their baby, or primary teeth, already lying in wait under the gums. Babies generally start to cut their baby teeth beginning at 6 months, according to the American Dental Association. Primary teeth may continue to erupt until age 3.
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The lens of your eye is normally clear, allowing you to see without obstruction. A cataract is a clouding in the lens that hampers your vision. Cataracts can affect a small portion or a larger area of your eye, and are most often related to age, according to the National Eye Institute.
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Ibuprofen is a pain reliever known as an NSAID, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. According to Drugs.com, most people can take up to 800 milligrams of ibuprofen four times a day without serious complications. Higher doses of ibuprofen can cause symptoms of overdose.
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Your posterior tibial tendon is in your lower leg, underneath your shin muscles. The tendon runs from slightly above your ankle to the inner arch of your foot. Overuse, like the repetitive movements of running or playing sports, can cause the posterior tibial tendon to become strained or ruptured.
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According to the Mayo Clinic, the average person produces up to two quarts of saliva every day. This seemingly large amount of liquid in the mouth goes unnoticed most of the time due to the constant swallowing that most people are able to accomplish.
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Open wounds to the skin are a type of trauma; sometimes the trauma is serious enough that skin tissue in and around the wound begins to die, a condition called necrosis.
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Splinter removal must be done with care and patience to avoid leaving pieces behind in a person’s skin. Fragments of splinters can lead to painful infections that may require professional medical attention.
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Coughing and a stuffy nose are usually signs of the common cold; these symptoms tend to run full force all day long until the virus runs its course. When coughing and nasal congestion appear only after eating, you may have a mystery on your hands to determine the cause.
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Gastritis is the irritation and inflammation of the lining of your stomach due to bacterial infection, use of certain medications or injury.The condition can come on suddenly in an acute attack or can be more chronic in nature.
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Bug bites are an annoying and common occurrence, especially during the warm spring and summer seasons. Common culprits include mosquitoes and flies. Unlike stings, most bug bites do not involve injection of venom into the skin. Instead it's saliva from the bug's mouth that causes local irritation and swelling.
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Bell's palsy is a type of nerve damage that can temporarily paralyze the muscles in the face. People who have Bell's palsy may be unable to generate facial expression--their faces may look droopy on one side or asymmetrical. Steroid medications are sometimes used to reduce the inflammation that may occur.
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A wet cough is also called a productive cough because each cough produces mucus from the respiratory tract. Wet coughs are often seen in people who have asthma, bronchitis or other conditions that cause mucus and other fluids to settle in their lungs.
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