Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Angina?Lifestyle ChoicesEmotional HealthComplementary TherapiesHow to Treat an Attack Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Angina? Lifestyle Choices Emotional Health Complementary Therapies How to Treat an Attack Anginais chest pain that happens when your heart isn’t receiving enough oxygen-rich blood. The condition can be treated with prescription drugs and medical procedures likeangioplasty, but a major part of treatment is making healthy lifestyle choices....

Angina is so closely associated with typical CAD in the minds of most patients and many healthcare providers, that patients with apparent angina who have a “normal” angiogram are often told, in no uncertain terms, that their chest discomfort is due to something other than angina. And, it is true that a number of non-cardiac conditions can produce chest discomfort. Sometimes, however, true angina can occur in the absence of typical CAD....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewHow Common Is It?By EthnicityBy Age and GenderCauses and Risk FactorsWhat Are the Mortality Rates for Angioedema?Screening and Early Detection Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview How Common Is It? By Ethnicity By Age and Gender Causes and Risk Factors What Are the Mortality Rates for Angioedema? Screening and Early Detection This article will explain what you need to know about types of angioedema, who is at risk for it and why, and the importance of screening and early detection....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It IsPurposeHow to PrepareWhat to ExpectRecovery Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Is Purpose How to Prepare What to Expect Recovery Angioplasty is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to open blocked blood vessels that travel to the heart. Also called a percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) or percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), the procedure is often performed after an episode of chest pain or a heart attack and typically involves theplacement of a stent....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionSymptomsCausesRisk FactorsWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Symptoms Causes Risk Factors When to See a Healthcare Provider Treatment Angular cheilitisis a common inflammatory condition that affects the skin around the mouth. It involves painful, cracked sores on one or both corners where the upper and lower lips meet. The inflamed skin is sometimes confused forcold sores, but angular cheilitis is not contagious like cold sores....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentFAQ Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment FAQ Anhedoniais the inability or reduced ability to feel pleasure. When a person suffers from anhedonia, they lose interest in the activities, hobbies, or experiences they used to love. It has been associated with many mental disorders, includingdepression,bipolar disorder,schizophrenia, and substance use disorder.People who have physical conditions like chronic pain and Parkinson’s disease may also experience anhedonia....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHeat-Related SymptomsOther CausesDiagnosisTreatmentCoping and Prevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Heat-Related Symptoms Other Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping and Prevention A lack of sweating is a symptom common to a number of health conditions, including psoriasis, lupus, diabetes, or even lung cancer. Medications also can cause a reduction in sweating (hypohidrosis) or absence of sweating (anhidrosis) as a side effect. Many cases of a lack of sweating aren’t serious, and they can be treated with home remedies like staying hydrated and avoiding exertion....

Key TakeawaysProtein is an essential part of most diets and supports many bodily functions.Both animal- and plant-based protein sources are common in a standard diet.While both animal- and plant-based proteins are considered to be equivalent, a new study shows that animal proteins may provide more amino acids into your diet. Key Takeaways Protein is an essential part of most diets and supports many bodily functions.Both animal- and plant-based protein sources are common in a standard diet....

Scared of sushi? The Anisakis worm is a parasite that can cause nasty infections in humans who enjoy eating raw fish. It is 2 cm long and is sometimes coughed up after ingesting it in raw or undercooked fish. Type of Microbe:Parasitic nematode (roundworm) SilviaMilanova / Getty Images How It Spreads You’re at risk if you eat raw or undercooked seafood. The parasite is found frequently in cod, haddock, fluke, Pacific salmon, herring, flounder, and monkfish....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUses of AniseSide EffectsPrecautionsDosageToxicityInteractionsHow to StoreSimilar SupplementsSources & What to Look For Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses of Anise Side Effects Precautions Dosage Toxicity Interactions How to Store Similar Supplements Sources & What to Look For Anise is an annual herb of theparsleyfamily that’s said to have health benefits including relieving menstrual cramps and menopausal symptoms. It’s also thought to help manage diabetes, indigestion, irritable bowel syndrome, migraines, nasal allergies, and more....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Quick Facts In Anemia Other Causes Tests Treatment In Pregnancy and Aging Anisocytosisis a condition in which the sizes of a person’s red blood cells are more variable than usual. Acomplete blood count(CBC) is a test that provides information about the number, color, and size of each type of blood cell. Any deviation from standard measurements can indicate disease. Anisocytosis can be a sign of diseases such as kidney failure or heart failure....

The ankle andfootare complex structures, with a variety of connecting bones, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. The ankle is the joint where the foot attaches to the bones of the lower leg, allowing the foot to move up and down and side to side. It is the hinge that supports your body weight and takes the impact when you walk, run, or jump. The ligaments, tendons, and muscles provide stability and balance....

Odilon Dimier / PhotoAlto Agency RF Collections / Getty Images Common Causes Previous ankle injury is the most common cause of ankle arthritis. In people who have sustained an injury such as anankle fracture, the cartilage may be damaged and this could lead to accelerated arthritis.When the ankle is injured, it is also susceptible to an injury called osteonecrosis. When osteonecrosis occurs as the result of an ankle injury, there is damage to the blood flow to a portion of the bone....