Disease Guide: Diagnosis, Symptoms & Clinical Treatment Protocols

Chronicles of Courage: Life After My Preventative Double Mastectomy

Paige More, 26, underwent a preventative double mastectomy in January 2017 after testing positive for the BRCA1 gene mutation.

Read more →

LIVESTRONG Leaders Submit Important Panels for Austin's SXSW 2018! They Need Your Votes!

Vote now to get LIVESTRONG.COM VP and GM Jess Barron's and Social Media Director Lia Haberman's panel discussion ideas accepted for SXSW 2018!

Read more →

3 Ways to Pick Fruits for an Acid Reflux Diet

Acid reflux can cause pain and burning just by the simple act of eating. If you have acid reflux, certain foods can trigger an episode of acid reflux. Although everyone has different triggers, some people experience acid reflux after eating fruit.

Read more →

Mononucleosis

<b>Overview</b> Mononucleosis is a respiratory virus that affects the blood cells and salivary glands (glands responsible for producing saliva). Even though anyone can get mononucleosis, most people who get the illness are between the ages of 15 and 25.

Read more →

5 Ways to Treat Staph Infections

Staphylococcus aureus (staph) is bacteria many of us carry in our nose and on our skin that doesn't usually cause a problem. When the skin is cut or punctured however, staph can enter the body and cause cellulitis, folliculitis, boils, impetigo and scalded skin syndrome.

Read more →

3 Ways to Diagnose a Lump in the Throat

Lumps in the throat that you can feel with your fingers from the outside of your neck can mean anything from a swollen lymph node to a thyroid cyst or a tumor.

Read more →

5 Things You Need to Know About Methocarbamol

Methocarbamol, or the brand name version Robaxin, is usually prescribed after a physical injury like a sprain, strain or other type of muscle injury. It relaxes the injured muscle, decreasing muscle pain and spasms. Methocarbamol is used along with rest and physical therapy to treat the injury.

Read more →

4 Ways to Identify Autoimmune Skin Disorders

When a person's body attacks its own cells or organs because it can not identify these as part of the body, he is said to have an autoimmune disorder.

Read more →

4 Ways to Cure Fungal Infections on the Heels

The fungal infection on your heels is likely a form of athlete's foot, a relatively common and very treatable condition, and your doctor will probably prescribe a topical antifungal medication for you to apply directly to the affected skin.

Read more →

3 Ways to Cure Chronic Cryptic Tonsillitis

Cryptic tonsillitis occurs when the tonsils develop small pockets or pits called crypts. These crypts can trap food and form small growths called tonsilliths or tonsil stones. These tonsil stones are particle_temps of bacteria and other dead cells that often carry an unpleasant order to them as well.

Read more →

5 Things You Need to Know About Blurred Vision and Neck Pain

Whiplash is the term for the sudden jerking of the head in one direction and then in another. Whiplash is most common experienced after a car accident, however rough amusement park rides or severe shaking can also cause it.

Read more →

5 Things You Need to Know About Appendicitis Symptoms

The most common site of pain associated with appendicitis is in the lower right side of the abdomen, between the navel and the right hip. Often, the pain starts out as an ache around the belly button and moves to the lower right side when the appendix is inflamed and its removal is necessary.

Read more →

3 Ways to Heal Fungal Infections in the Armpit

While fungal infections in the armpit are rare, they can become quite severe given the right conditions.

Read more →

4 Ways to Stop Alcohol Craving

You may not see the connection, but numerous studies agree that cutting down your sugar intake can greatly reduce alcohol cravings. Because the body ultimately turns the carbs in alcohol into sugar, your body could be simply looking for another source of sweetness.

Read more →

4 Ways to Recognize Appendicitis During Pregnancy

One of the most common ways to recognize appendicitis during pregnancy is by noticing a pain in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen that will not go away. Appendicitis pain is not like cramping. This pain is something that starts out as a light pain and gradually builds up to an unbearable pain.

Read more →

3 Ways to Identify Costochondritis

To identify if you have costochondritis--an inflammation of the cartilage that connects your ribs or the inflammation of a rib itself--it can be helpful to analyze your chest pain. Costochondritis can cause chest pain that some people mistake for a heart attack or even acid reflux due to its location.

Read more →

5 Things You Need to Know About Ibuprofen

Ibuprofen is one of the most popular pain killers available on the market. It's a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), so it's good for treating the symptoms of arthritis, such as swelling, aches, inflammation and irritation in tissues and joints.

Read more →

5 Things You Need to Know About Blood In Stool

The color of your stool helps you determine the cause of your problem. When your stools are maroon or bright red, it usually means you have a lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract problem, which includes the large bowel and rectum.

Read more →

5 Ways to Spot Signs of a Serious Intra-Abdominal Injury

Trauma to the abdominal area may cause a serious, life-threatening injury that may go untreated because immediate symptoms may not be evident.

Read more →

5 Ways to Treat Male Yeast Infections

Some signs that a man has a penile yeast infection and needs a prompt visit to the doctor include, but are not limited to, constipation, bad breath, bloating, indigestion, frequent intestinal gas, frequent diarrhea, very loose stools, sexual dysfunction, irritability, mood swings, fatigue or lack of energy, memory loss

Read more →