For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Cortisol is a hormone used in stabilizing metabolic processes in your body. It is secreted by your adrenal glands in response to heightened stress levels. However, there are several food sources that can potentially increase natural cortisol levels.
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Leg spasms, also known as muscle cramps, are involuntary muscle contractions that fail to release, states the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Cramps affect skeletal muscles but typically occur in the hamstring, quadriceps and calf areas.
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According to the National Institute of Health, a yeast infection, also known as candida albicans, stems from a natural fungus found inside the body. When the body is out of balance from fatigue or stress, the yeast can grow abnormally. An excess amount of glucose in the body can also cause a yeast infection.
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Anesthesia is used when a patient undergoes any type of surgery. According to Surgery Encyclopedia, anesthesia is a medication administered to patients to numb pain or sensation while surgery is being carried out. It is routinely administered through inhalation or injection.
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Brain cancer is a condition in which malignant tumors develop within the brain. The tumor can originate in the brain or travel to the brain from other parts of the body. Malignant brain tumors contain cancer cells. Most invade surrounding tissues and are fast growing. The causes of primary brain cancers are unknown.
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Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths that develop outside or inside the uterus during a woman's childbearing years, according to Medline Plus. Medically, they are sometimes referred to as leiomyomas, myomas or fibromyomas.
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Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, are characterized by bacterial infections that develop in your urinary tract, which is composed of the bladder, kidneys and urethra, according to the University of Michigan Health System.
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As a part of the urinary tract system, your kidneys are responsible for ridding your body of excess fluids and waste. Like all organs, your kidneys are are susceptible to cancer. According to the National Kidney Foundation, there are two main types of kidney cancer: transitional and renal cell cancer.
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Botox, medically known as botulinum toxin type A, is an FDA-approved injectable prescription drug administered by a physician to temporarily remove or loosen facial wrinkles, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
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