Male yeast infections are not even remotely as common as female yeast infections are, but they can and do occur. A yeast infection, candidiasis, is caused by a fungus that likes to grow in warm, dark, moist places. That can include male genitals.
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A common treatment strategy for pulled ligaments is known as RICE: rest, ice, compression and elevation.
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Tinea versicolor (TV) is a common skin condition caused by yeast overgrowth on the skin. The yeast lives normally on everyone's skin, but becomes overgrown in some people, especially during the warm summer months.
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Fractured ribs can be extremely painful. They can hurt every time the patient moves or breathes. Therefore, the doctor will prescribe some non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen (Motrin) to treat fractured ribs. Take this medication as directed.
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Whether you're an elite athlete, a weekend warrior or simply enjoy an active lifestyle, an abdominal strain can leave you on the sidelines. Also known as a pulled abdominal muscle, this injury involves overstretching muscle or tendon fibers that results in a mild to severe tear.
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Although the symptoms of a hypoglycemic attack can be very painful and include shaking, sweating and extreme hunger, you can reverse them. Attacks don't typically cause any long-term damage, unless the hypoglycemia goes untreated for long periods of time.
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Prolactin is a hormone that is primarily involved in milk production and breast development. After you have a baby, your prolactin levels rise and cause your mammary glands to lactate, so you can breastfeed. Hyperprolactinemia is a condition characterized by high prolactin levels not related to pregnancy.
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Contrary to popular belief, your bad breath may have little to do with your oral hygiene. If you brush and floss regularly and continue to fight against halitosis, you may be pleased to know that there are several vitamins that help bad breath.
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When you notice ring-shaped rashes on the face, one of your first instincts may be to blame a ringworm infection. This fungal infection has a direct and strict course of treatment. But before you self diagnose, try to rule out other possible causes of the problem.
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In their simplest, most basic forms, hematomas are simply bruises. The prefix "hema," in fact, means blood. You get a hematoma when blood vessels break. Breaking of blood vessels causes blood to leak out and gather at the surface of your skin.
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Earwax in general is a necessary byproduct of the ears as way to stave off infection and provides a protective shield to the ear from dust, debris and other small particle_temps that might enter into the ear canal. It also helps to maintain the proper acid balance inside the ear. Its technical name is cerumen.
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People who have TMJ--a disorder that is characterized by pain and clicking or cracking noises in your jaw when you chew, yawn and talk--often unwittingly grind their teeth at night. To prevent the tooth-grinding and the pain, wear a mouth guard at night.
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Back spasms are very common and can increase as you age. That sudden painful tightening is actually an involuntary contraction of the back muscles. Back spasms usually occur in the lower back area. While most people may only have an occasional spasm some individuals deal with chronic spasms occurring often.
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Pizza is one of those foods that can either be a healthy treat or violate all of your dietary guidelines. If you're buying pizza from one of the popular fast food chains, you're probably exceeding your daily allotments for fat, saturated fat, sodium and calories.
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Foot cramps are very painful muscle cramps. They can strike while you are moving or attack while you are sleeping. A foot cramp feels like the muscles and tendons in the bottom of your foot are pulled very tightly and the sharp pain cannot be ignored.
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The burning sensation you are experiencing in your stomach may be caused by too much stomach acid. Over-the-counter (OTC) antacids are something you can try first. These can often by effective and help to relieve your pain quickly.
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The BRAT diet, bananas, rice, applesauce and toast, is the diet of choice for people suffering from diarrhea. This is true for both adults and children. The BRAT diet is low in fiber and residue, which makes it easy on the stomach and gastrointestinal tract.
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Epsom salts cause you to sweat, which is the central purpose of a detox bath. Drugs, toxins and poisons in your body will escape through the pores in your skin. Pour one cup of Epsom salts under the tap as you draw a very hot bath. You want the water to be somewhere between 95 and 100 degrees F.
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An easy recipe swap for quick fiber gain is whole wheat flour in place of white, all-purpose flour. Pie crust, bread and delicate baked goods need extra care to make them whole wheat. Other recipes, like certain muffins and cookies, do very well with even complete substitutions of whole wheat flour for white flour.
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Weight gain past the age of 30 is common for both men and women. As you get older you may become busier with work and family responsibilities, which can leave little time for exercise or making healthy meals. Metabolism slows down after age 30, meaning you burn less calories than you did in your 20s.
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