For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Leg cramps are caused by involuntary muscle spasms and can cause sudden pain or discomfort in one or both legs. They can be a result of various factors such as dehydration, pregnancy, low blood sugar or low potassium levels. You can use a variety of techniques to prevent leg cramps when sitting at work.
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When your baby is constipated, you want to do whatever you can to make her feel better. If your infant has trouble passing stools, talk to her pediatrician. Some doctors may suggest giving your infant a small amount of water to help ease the passage of stools.
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Sinusitis occurs when your sinuses become inflamed and irritated. Sinusitis causes mucus to build up around your nasal passages, making it difficult for you to breathe through your nose. You may experience headaches, facial swelling and a throbbing feeling in your face if you suffer from sinusitis.
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If you have flaky, peeling skin on your eyelids, it is likely caused by a skin condition known as blepharitis, according to the University of Michigan's Kellogg Eye Center. See your doctor for testing to get a proper diagnosis and decide on a treatment plan.
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Toddlers and small children usually do not experience armpit odor. Body odor typically does not occur until a child begins puberty, which is considered early if it happens before a child reaches 8 years old. If your toddler has armpit odor, talk to her pediatrician.
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Children suffering from gas pain are not happy campers. Watching your child experience the cramping and discomfort gas can cause isn't easy. You can try numerous safe treatments to help your child experience relief from gas.
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Metamucil is a brand name for a fiber supplement containing psyllium seed husks, according to Drugs.com. Psyllium is created from the crushed seeds of Plantago ovata plants. Native to Asia, the Mediterranean and north Africa, Plantago ovata is now commonly grown in the U.S. as well as India and Pakistan.
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You may experience bumps on your skin late in pregnancy or after giving birth, according to BabyCenter. There could be many causes for itchy bumps on your abdomen during or after pregnancy, but the good news is that the bumps are typically not a sign of anything serious and they tend to go away quickly after delivery.
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Eye drops allow direct delivery of medicine to the eyes without possible side effects that can occur with oral medications. Eye drops are the preferred form of medication delivery for a variety of eye ailments, but parents sometimes worry whether they are safe for kids.
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Hemorrhoids are varicose veins that occur in your rectum. Hemorrhoids form right inside your anus and sometimes extrude through the anus, causing external hemorrhoids, which can be very painful. If you experience pain of bleeding after a bowel movement, you may have hemorrhoids.
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When your child has a cold, you might be able to use honey to alleviate some of her symptoms, such as a cough or a sore throat. Giving your child milk while she is sick won't increase her phlegm production, but it may thicken the phlegm her body is already producing.
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If you regularly lift weights, you may be in danger of developing hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids are caused when veins near your anus become swollen, which often occurs when you are straining.
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Puffy lips accompanied by fever in a child could be a sign of several illnesses. If your child has a fever and swollen lips, she could be suffering from a minor illness, such as a canker sore, or she could be having an allergic reaction. Swollen lips and fever are also signs of Kawasaki disease and chickenpox.
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