The symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease, known as GERD, are provoked by leaking of stomach contents into the esophagus, according to the American Gastroenterological Association. GERD is diagnosed when symptoms are suffered more than twice weekly.
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The female breast and the armpit are related in 4 ways: by anatomic proximity; by lymphatic drainage; by blood vessels; by extension of breast tissue up into the armpit. Diseases that affect one may therefore affect the other.
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Calculation of intravenous medications can be time consuming, but once you become familiar with the conversion formulas it will be second nature. Although most pumps can calculate drips based on dosage and weight, the astute caregiver will always recheck these calculations with their own math.
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Iodine is a mineral used topically for antibacterial purposes or intravenously as a component of radiological contrast agents. Iodine is necessary to support healthy thyroid functioning.
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Learning how to identify true labor pain may help you get to the hospital or your chosen birthing center in plenty of time for the delivery. Just as every woman experiences varied degrees of menstrual cramping, every woman has a slightly different labor experience.
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Diagnosing abdominal pain is tricky due to the plethora of organs and structures in the abdomen. The causes of left sided abdominal pain, specifically felt after eating, can usually be pinpointed to the structures on that side of the belly. St.
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A partial bowel blockage, also called a partial bowel obstruction, is a condition in which your intestines are partially blocked. This blockage can stop or slow the passage of fecal material through your bowels.
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The Herbal Life Diet is a program designed for weight loss while maximizing nutritional needs, such as protein and fiber intake. The manufacturers of Herbal Life claim their products are natural, low calorie and low fat and can maintain a healthy weight loss when used in conjunction with the dietary guidelines.
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Potentially all swimming exercises can burn belly fat. Although there is no magical spot-reducing exercise, swimming is a highly aerobic exercise that, if done routinely, can burn body fat.
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A diet plan for overweight teens is more of a health and nutrition roadmap for life – quick fixes or fad diets will not maintain a teen’s weight loss. The term overweight is synonymous with impending health issues such as heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure.
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Sutures are used to keep surgical or trauma wound edges together while the skin heals from the inside out. They allow for decreased infection rates and increased healing.
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Restoring the pH of the scalp may help prevent hair loss from dandruff, bacteria or fungus. Every liquid substance on Earth has a pH, or an acid-base, measurement. Very few substances are neutral; most are either acidic, such as vinegar, or basic, such as bleach.
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Scars and blemishes are the unfortunate markers of how far the skin will go to protect the body. A necessity of healing, scars provide a durable fibrin skin closure after surgery or accidents. Blemishes are the result of clogged pores and can leave unsightly red spots anywhere on the skin.
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The drug Accutane, or isotretinoin, treats severe cases of acne, especially cystic or nodular acne that create painful lesions on and under the skin. Other brands of isotretinoin are available by prescription such as Claravis, Amnesteem and Sotret.
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The gastric bypass diet is specifically designed to help the stomach pouch heal after surgery. Following the surgeon's guidance, the diet progresses from liquids to pureed foods and from pureed foods back to a regular solid diet.
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Fasting, or abstaining from eating any food, is an age-old tradition that has been revitalized in the detoxification and wellness industry. Shelves are packed with detoxifying cans of this or detoxifying jars of that.
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The hCG diet uses a combination of hormone injections and a very low calorie diet, or VLCD, to promote rapid weight loss. Typically, VLCDs restrict calorie intake to 800 calories daily, according to the Weight-Control Information Network.
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The soleus and the gastrocnemius are the two muscles that make up the calf. Without these versatile muscles you would not be able to drive a car, walk or lift your toes. Yet calves can be a source of body image distress: too small, too big or even too muscular.
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Steer clear of fad diets and consider using practical advice for healthy eating and weight loss -- eat your vegetables. Sauerkraut is a low-calorie food that may complement your weight-loss plan.
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More than any other body part, fingers take the brunt of daily activities. The longest fingers on each hand are at the most risk for injury, but all of fingertips contain sensitive nerve endings that can make a tear painful or annoying.
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