Health

Neck Pain Management

Try over-the-counter pain relievers, such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others), naproxen sodium (Aleve) and acetaminophen ...

Bile Duct Cancer Prognosis

Bile duct cancer is often treatable. But it can be difficult to treat.

Signs and Symptoms of Retinoblastoma

The most frequent presenting sign of retinoblastoma is leukocoria, a white pupillary reflex.

Treatment for Genital Warts

Treatments for genital warts The fastest way to remove them is through surgery or to freeze them off with liquid nitrogen. ...

Healthy Narcissism

Healthy narcissism is a positive sense of self that is in alignment with the greater good. The concept of healthy narcissism ...

Raynauds Syndrome Causes

Abnormalities of magnesium metabolism have been reported in people with Raynaud’s disease. Symptoms similar to those ...

What is Retinitis Pigmentosa?

Inheritance: Several different inherited retinal problems can cause retinitis pigmentosa (RP). In most cases, the disorder is ...

Sexual Dysfunction History

Physical causes: Many physical and/or medical conditions can cause problems with sexual function. These conditions include ...

History of Sexual Health

Introduce yourself to the patient including your name and role. Confirm the patient’s name and date of birth. Explain ...

Lupus Facts

The Lupus Foundation of America estimates that 1.5 million Americans, and at least five million people worldwide, have a form ...

What is Flatulence?

Symptoms of flatulence passing wind often. smelly flatus. loud flatus. abdominal distension and discomfort. rumblings in the ...

Bells Palsy Diagnosis

There’s no specific test for Bell’s palsy. Your doctor will look at your face and ask you to move your facial ...

Symptoms of mouth cancer

The symptoms of mouth cancer include: mouth ulcers that are painful and do not heal within several weeks. unexplained, ...

Gastroparesis Treatments

Steps to take can include: small, frequent meals. avoiding raw or uncooked fruits and vegetables. avoiding fibrous fruits ...

Life Expectancy Evolution

Globally the life expectancy increased from less than 30 years to over 72 years; after two centuries of progress we can expect ...

Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 Pathophysiology

Type 1 DM is the culmination of lymphocytic infiltration and destruction of insulin-secreting beta cells of the islets of ...

What is Haloperidol?

Haloperidol and Xanax belong to different drug classes. Haloperidol is an antipsychotic medication and Xanax is a ...

Neuroblastoma Diagnosis

To diagnose neuroblastoma, your child’s provider will do a physical and neurological examination. A neurological exam ...

Diagnosis of Candidiasis (Thrush)

To diagnose oral thrush, your doctor or dentist may: Examine your mouth to look at the lesions. Take a small scraping of the ...

What is Liver Cancer?

Worldwide, the most common risk factor for liver cancer is chronic (long-term) infection with hepatitis B virus (HBV) or ...

Osteosarcoma Diagnosis

A bone scan is a way to find out whether or not osteosarcoma may have spread to other bones beyond the place it started. ...

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Treatments

Medications to treat hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and its symptoms may include: Beta blockers such as metoprolol (Lopressor, ...

Bisphosphonate Side Effects

Side effects for all the bisphosphonates (alendronate, ibandronate, risedronate and zoledronic acid) may include bone, joint ...

What is Rhinitis?

Treatment Saline nasal sprays. Use an over-the-counter nasal saline spray or homemade saltwater solution to flush the nose ...

The Impact of Self Diagnosis on the Healthcare Industry

If self-diagnostic tools consistently produce correct diagnoses, it could benefit the healthcare service by prompting patients ...

Mesothelioma Symptoms

Pleural mesothelioma (mesothelioma of the chest) symptoms Pain in the side of the chest or lower back. Shortness of breath. ...

Acute Pancreatitis Causes

The most common cause of acute pancreatitis is having gallstones. Gallstones cause inflammation of your pancreas as stones ...

What is ringworm?

Causes. Ringworm is caused by a type of fungus that eats keratin. These are called dermatophytes. Dermatophytes attack the ...

Diagnosis of Anti NMDA Receptor Encephalitis

Diagnosis. Anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis is often first identified through clinical symptoms. Diagnosis is confirmed through ...

Bladder Cancer Risk Factors

Bladder cancer can affect anyone. Major risk factors include smoking, exposure to certain chemicals, and having a family ...