Emphysema is part of the process of deteriorating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, report doctors at the Mayo Clinic. When the air sacs at the end of the bronchioles, or air passages, become damaged, emphysema occurs.
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Arm pain when hitting a volleyball can be due to a wide range of reasons. You can incur systemic-overuse damage after playing for years or develop a sudden injury by spiking the ball and applying excessive pressure on your arm at one time.
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The coccyx is your tailbone, which can suffer from a slew of disorders that become aggravated when you exercise. Coccyx disorders range from infections and tumors to bruises, bumps and cysts. The tailbone rarely breaks, but it often takes the brunt of falls, resulting in bruising or torn ligaments attached to the bone.
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Skin tags usually aren't cancerous. Instead, they are harmless pieces of skin connected by a slim stalk of skin typically caused by friction. Skin tags develop in folds of skin or in places where clothing or jewelry constantly rub the skin. Most people have them, especially as they age.
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Waking up with an upset stomach or diarrhea may indicate an underlying medical condition such as irritable bowel syndrome, according to Family Doctor.org. Gastritis, ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease or gall bladder disease also can cause indigestion and stomach problems in the morning.
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Four-square breathing, sometimes referred to as the box breathing technique, is a simple technique that you can do at any time that you feel stressed.
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Rashes and uncomfortable skin conditions that appear on top of the feet typically are different than skin disorders that attack other parts of the foot, such as warts or corns, according to Skin Sight. Skin rashes on top of the feet usually are related to disorders that affect the entire body.
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BMI, or body mass index, is a measurement used to determine your level of fat in the context of your weight and height. The numbers often are used to determine whether you are obese or overweight.
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Frequent urination is characterized by a need to urinate more often than normal, report doctors at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Nocturia is a condition that causes patients to have to urinate more frequently during the night.
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Camphor comes from the Cinnamonum camphora tree and is a white crystalline substance. The name is sometimes used to describe odorous substances that come from various other plants, report herbalists at Botanical.com. The Chinese have used oil from the camphor evergreen tree for medicinal purposes for centuries.
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Dirt, oil and bacteria that clog up pores cause lesions or pimples to form, resulting in acne breakouts. According to Women's Health.gov, acne typically affects men and women differently. In adolescence, boys usually experience more severe cases of the condition, while women can break out with pimples at any age.
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An ingrown hair occurs when a shaved or tweezed hair grows in and curves back into the skin, causing inflammation, bumps and pain. While ingrown hairs are particularly common in African-American males between the ages of 14 and 25, anyone who shaves can experience ingrown hairs, report doctors at the Mayo Clinic.
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Obesity is a serious health condition that can lead to diabetes, heart disease and other medical complications. The Highland Hospital Bariatric Surgery Center defines morbid obesity as having a body mass index of over 40 or being over 100 pounds overweight.
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A whole-body vibration workout requires you to stand on a platform that shakes your entire body, firing muscle activity needed to keep your balance. When doing this workout, you burn more calories than when standing still.
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Sudden, unintentional weight loss in the elderly can signify a number of underlying medical concerns.
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Collagen is the protective fiber that serves as the connective tissue in the body. Made of protein, collagen contains large amount of two amino acids, according to the George Mateljan Foundation.
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Onycholysis is a condition that occurs when a fingernail or toenail separates from the pink skin on the nail bed. It's usually preceded by a gradual separation that may or may not be noticeable because it typically is not associated with extensive pain.
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Skin cells that create pigmentation create the dark growths and lesions called moles, new growths that appear in a variety of sizes ranging from pin-sized to an inch or more in diameter. According to Merck, most people have moles and many are hereditary.
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Every 50 calories translates to approximately one point in the Weight Watchers weight-loss program, according to the Weight Watchers Points Calculator. While not requiring calorie counting per se, the program does rely on reducing caloric intake to generate weight loss.
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The skin is rich in nerve receptors that enable the sense of touch. They send messages to the brain, warning when the body is exposed to environmental hazards such as fire or extreme cold. Nerve stimulation sends feelings of pain or pleasure to the brain, which activates a response.
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