2016

When It's More Than A Bad Period: 4 Painful Symptoms Of Endometriosis

Approximately 10 percent of women have a condition called endometriosis, which can be very painful and even debilitating in some cases. In this condition, tissue that is normally found on the inside of the uterus, starts to grow outside of it, attaching itself to other organs, such as the bowel and bladder. Since it is not supposed to be there, the body isolates the foreign tissue and tries to stop its growth, which leads to the formation of scar tissue.…

Diagnosed With Coronary Artery Disease? Artery Blockage Prevention And Treatment

If your doctor has diagnosed you with, or suspects you may be developing, coronary artery disease, then it is very important that you take this news about your health seriously. Heart diseases is currently the cause of one-third of all deaths in the United States, and the most common type of heart disease is coronary artery disease. This type of heart disease is caused by a build-up of plaque on your artery walls.…

Minimizing Pain When Your Child Receives Immunizations

If you have a preschool-aged child, and they are due to get scheduled immunizations, you are most likely concerned about how they will react when their doctor administers their shots. A child of this age may be very upset when they realize their immunizations come a long with a pinprick, which may cause pain. Here are a few steps you can take to ensure your child suffers from the least amount of pain when receiving their immunizations.…

The Advantages Of Using Ultrasound For Musculoskeletal Problems

For both acute injuries and chronic disease processes affecting the musculoskeletal system, x-ray is a mainstay for diagnostic imaging since it is fast and cost-effective. Ultrasound is less commonly used for the diagnosis of musculoskeletal problems, but is an important adjunctive tool to diagnose problems not found on x-ray and when MRI is not available. Less Problematic For Patients A problem associated with both x-ray and MRI is moving patients to radiology for testing.…

Glaucoma Dangers

For many people, glaucoma is a silent disease, one that is often not detectable until it is far advanced.  Glaucoma means that you have high pressure in your eye, which can lead to permanent vision loss if it goes untreated. The condition is easily controlled, but you can experience some difficulties as a result of having it. When you develop glaucoma, you need to understand the possible symptoms. Difficulty Driving…

Three Early Signs Of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome To Mention To Your Chiropractor

If you’re at high risk for carpal tunnel syndrome (risk factors include pregnancy, obesity, certain other diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis, a family history of carpal tunnel, and more), you should not only take extra care of your hands and wrists and keep a close eye on your posture, but you should also watch out for the symptoms of carpal tunnel so that, if it does show up, you can get it treated as quickly and efficiently as possible.…

Fluticasone Corticosteroid Nasal Spray Treatment Relieves Your Allergy Symptoms

Allergic rhinitis occurs when your body reacts strongly to the air you breathe that contains indoor or outdoor allergens. Your immune system serves as a caretaker to attack any particles that contain allergens, which accompany the oxygen you breathe in. So when  you begin to experience symptoms of congestion, sneezing, or runny nose, that indicates an active allergic reaction. Your symptoms may be seasonal. Corticosteroid nasal sprays are often prescribed to treat your symptomatic distress.…

Single Handed Success: Making Decisions To Help Your Child Operate With One Hand

If your baby is born without a hand on one of their arms, your main worry will be helping them to adjust and have the best life possible, even with only one hand. There are decisions that you will have to make when your child is young in order to make the adjustment easier as they are older. Here are some decisions that you will need to make to help your child learn with one hand.…

Exploring How Your Sinuses And Dental Implants Impact One Another

When your dentist discusses the total replacement of all your teeth with dental implants, he or she might mention a procedure called sinus augmentation. You may wonder right away what your sinuses have to do with you getting dental implants. You should know that your sinuses can play a huge role in the success of your upper back implants. Learn more about how your sinuses and dental implants impact one another.…

2 Tips For Getting More Comfortable With Wearing A Knee Brace While Running

While running for long distances can be beneficial for your cardiovascular health it can also leave your body open to injury. Knee injuries can be experienced due to a number of reasons including previous health issues and poor warm up practices. In order to properly recover from this injury, you will need to reduce how often you use your knees to walk and run. As you get back into running after your knee injury, you may want to wear a knee brace while you run.…