Doctors prescribe a variety of diets for patients in a hospital setting, ranging from a normal diet to nothing by mouth for a designated amount of time. The type of diet depends on the patient’s needs and restrictions, according to Susan G. Dudek in “Nutrition Essentials for Nursing Practice.
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Abnormal or excessive hair loss, also called alopecia, can may be caused by a variety of conditions or stressors, and this loss may be temporary or permanent.
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A combination of sweating, chills, fatigue and nausea symptoms can signal a wide range of medical conditions, from a passing virus to more serious, potentially life-threatening diseases. Contact your physician if you are experiencing these symptoms.
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Small red bumps on the cheeks can signal a number of skin conditions ranging from mild irritation to more serious skin infections. For minor conditions, treatment typically focuses on eliminating the bumps for cosmetic reasons.
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Dry mouth is a condition characterized by a lack of saliva or presence of thick saliva that prevents your mouth from staying moist. It can cause difficulties with chewing, talking and swallowing, increase thirst and increase the risk of developing cavities or mouth sores, according to MedlinePlus.
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The Nortrel birth control pill is a combination of ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone, two hormones that prevent the ovaries from releasing eggs and changes the environment of the uterus to make it more difficult for sperm to reach the uterus.
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Theraflu, manufactured by Novartis pharmaceutical company, is an over-the-counter medicine used to alleviate symptoms of the common cold and flu. It comes in hot liquid, warming syrup or caplet form. Several formulas are available to treat different symptoms, such as coughing, chest congestion or a sore throat.
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Lower abdominal pain in early pregnancy can be a frightening experience, especially for women who are pregnant for the first time. In many cases, natural changes in the body are behind the discomfort, which may pass as the pregnancy progresses.
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A phlegm cough, known as a productive cough, is the body’s natural way of keeping the lungs and airways clear of mucus. Contact your doctor if you're coughing up blood or the cough lasts longer than 10 to 14 days, or if the cough is accompanied by fever, weight loss or a wheezing sound when you inhale.
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Cracked, itchy feet can be extremely uncomfortable and a potential source of embarrassment. In most cases, the cracked skin is little more than a nuisance, but in severe cases, it can lead to serious infection. Contact your physician if it becomes extremely bothersome or you experience bleeding.
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During gastric bypass surgery weight-loss surgery, the majority of the stomach is separated from the rest of the digestive system, leaving a small pouch approximately the size of a walnut. The small intestine is cut and sewn onto the pouch to complete the new digestive tract.
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Normal heart rate values vary widely depending on factors such as age, weight and physical activity. The average range falls between 60 to 100 beats per minute, explains MayoClinic.com, leaning toward the lower end during rest and the higher during strenuous activity.
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Chaste tree berry, or Vitex, comes from a small tree native to the Mediterranean and Central Asia. The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine explains that women have used chaste tree berry for thousands of years to treat menstrual problems, infertility and other gynecological issues.
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