For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Leg hair loss might seem like a strange reason to rush to the doctor. However, it can actually indicate some serious health problems. Before you panic, know it might be caused by something as benign as aging, especially in post-menopausal women or an easily-treated skin condition.
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Your body requires the mineral potassium because it maintains the balance between minerals and fluids in your body. It is required for your cells to function normally. Your risk for cardiovascular disease is increased when you do not consume enough potassium. You need to take in 4.7 g daily.
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If you’re experiencing muscle and joint pain, the foods and beverages you are ingesting may be to blame. That’s because milk protein intolerance can cause an array of symptoms, including such pain. Two main proteins in milk -- casein and whey -- are found in an array of foods, from lunch meats to processed snacks.
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You can suffer a chemical burn by spilling bleach on your skin. If your burn is severe, you need to seek immediate medical attention.
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Ashwagandha has been used for more than 4,000 years in Indian medicine to treat inflammatory disease and tumors and as a general health tonic, or adaptogen, that helps your body resist stress. It’s also traditionally used to treat chronic liver disease.
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Exercise can keep your body and your hair healthy--if you’re not doing too much of it. Exercising heavily without addressing nutrition needs or exercising too much can lead to problems that cause hair loss.
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You might not think about your great toe’s function all that much, but when it does not function within its proper range of motion, you are likely to notice right away because it will lead to problems with your walking gait. If it malfunctions for long enough, it will also cause pain.
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If you are having fewer than three bowel movements each week or have small, hard movements that are difficult to pass, your doctor may recommend a laxative. Depending on the type of laxative you use, you may need to alter your daily eating plan--at least in the short term.
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Fish oil can lower high triglycerides and also appears to help lower your risk for heart disease, but it may not do much if you suffer from liver disease, according to National Institutes of Health online medical encyclopedia Medline Plus.
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