Are You Taking Too Much Levothyroxine?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThyroid MedicationsSigns and SymptomsCauses and Risk FactorsTests and MonitoringWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Thyroid Medications Signs and Symptoms Causes and Risk Factors Tests and Monitoring When to See a Healthcare Provider Frequently Asked Questions A fast heart rate andfatigueare just two of the signs your thyroid medication dose is too high.This can happen when thyroid hormone replacement drugs likelevothyroxineare used to treathypothyroidism(when a thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones)....

January 17, 2025 · 10 min · 1919 words · Jerry Frederick

Are You Tracking Your Sleep Because of Coronasomnia?

Key TakeawaysSleep disruptions during the pandemic may have prompted people to pay more attention to their sleep quality and pattern via tracking apps and wearables.Clinicians have noticed an increase in patients struggling with insomnia since the onset of the pandemic.Experts say monitoring sleep can help people better understand their lifestyle, but they shouldn’t obsess over the data. Key Takeaways Sleep disruptions during the pandemic may have prompted people to pay more attention to their sleep quality and pattern via tracking apps and wearables....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1405 words · Vincent Wu

Are Your Flakes From Seborrheic Dermatitis or Dandruff?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSeborrheic DermatitisDandruffHow to Tell the DifferenceRisk Factors of Seborrheic Dermatitis and DandruffTreatmentHome RemediesOther CausesSummary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Seborrheic Dermatitis Dandruff How to Tell the Difference Risk Factors of Seborrheic Dermatitis and Dandruff Treatment Home Remedies Other Causes Summary Seborrheic dermatitisand dandruff are common skin conditions that affect the seborrheic areas of the body. The seborrheic areas are responsible for producing oil on the skin, also known assebum....

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1636 words · Adam Jones

Are Your Headaches Due to Low Vitamin D?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsVitamin D DefinitionOptimal Vitamin D LevelsCauses of DeficiencyVitamin D and Head PainImplicationsPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Vitamin D Definition Optimal Vitamin D Levels Causes of Deficiency Vitamin D and Head Pain Implications Prevention Have you heard your friends talking about their vitamin D level? Did your healthcare provider check your level at your annual checkup? While vitamin D is known to play an important role in bone health, there is inconsistent data on its role in other medical conditions, such as heart disease,autoimmune diseases, cancer, and pain disorders, like chronic pain and headaches....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1425 words · Susan Campos

Are Your Symptoms a Gluten Allergy or Something Else?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCeliac DiseaseGluten SensitivityWheat AllergyDermatitis HerpetiformitisGluten AtaxiaWhich Do You Have? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Celiac Disease Gluten Sensitivity Wheat Allergy Dermatitis Herpetiformitis Gluten Ataxia Which Do You Have? “Gluten allergy” is not a real medical term. Rather, when people use the term gluten allergy, it’s likely they meanone of five different conditions: celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity,dermatitis herpetiformis, gluten ataxia, orwheat allergy....

January 17, 2025 · 10 min · 2076 words · Mikayla Rodriguez

Argan Oil: Uses, Benefits, & More

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesSide EffectsPrecautionsDosageToxicityInteractionsHow to StoreSimilar SupplementsSources & What to Look For Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Side Effects Precautions Dosage Toxicity Interactions How to Store Similar Supplements Sources & What to Look For Argan oil is a natural oil extracted from the kernels of the argan tree (Argania spinosa), which is native to Morocco. Rich in fatty acids andantioxidants, argan oil is used for cooking, as well as for skin conditions and cosmetic products....

January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1752 words · Jessica Barnett

Argyria Blue Skin: Long-Term Exposure to Silver

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsComplicationsProtecting Your SkinResearch Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Complications Protecting Your Skin Research Argyriais a rare condition that causes blue or silver-gray skin color. This discoloration can happen when the body comes in contact with excessive amounts of silver and experiences silver poisoning. The blue coloring symptom can occur after prolonged exposure to silver or a single significant dose exposure....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1309 words · Kelsey Davis

Arm Lift Surgery: Everything You Need to Know

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Arm Lift Surgery?PurposeHow to PrepareDay of SurgeryRecovery Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Arm Lift Surgery? Purpose How to Prepare Day of Surgery Recovery Afterextensive weight loss, it’s not unusual for loose skin to make it difficult to fully enjoy the results of your hard work. To remove excess skin and contour the upper arm, many people choose to undergo a brachioplasty, or arm lift surgery....

January 17, 2025 · 11 min · 2195 words · Katherine Cooper

Arm Muscle Anatomy

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsArm Muscle AnatomyFunctionAssociated ConditionsTests Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Arm Muscle Anatomy Function Associated Conditions Tests Arm muscle anatomy refers to the location and function of the muscles of the arms. These muscles attach to the shoulder blade, upper arm bone (humerus), forearm bones (radiusandulna), wrist, fingers, and thumbs. Anatomical Structure and Location of Arm Muscles There are 24 different muscles that make up each arm, and they control movement of the elbow, forearm, wrist, and fingers....

January 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1132 words · Michael Zimmerman

Armour Thyroid and Other Desiccated Thyroid Extract (DTE) Drugs

Desiccated thyroid extract (DTE), also known as natural desiccated thyroid (NDT) and porcine thyroid, is a prescription medication made from the desiccated (dried) thyroid glands of animals. DTE drugs, which include the brand names Armour Thyroid, Nature-Throid, NP Thyroid, and WP Thyroid, have been around for decades and remain popular with holistic, alternative, and integrative physicians as a thyroid hormone replacement treatment for underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).Apisit Sorin/EyeEm/Getty Images Desiccated thyroid extract (DTE), also known as natural desiccated thyroid (NDT) and porcine thyroid, is a prescription medication made from the desiccated (dried) thyroid glands of animals....

January 17, 2025 · 23 min · 4704 words · Caitlyn Martinez

Armpit Pain: Causes and When to Worry

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsInjuriesSkin IrritationInfectionsEnlarged Lymph NodesShinglesNerve CompressionHormonal ChangesSelf-ExaminationWhen to See a ProviderDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Injuries Skin Irritation Infections Enlarged Lymph Nodes Shingles Nerve Compression Hormonal Changes Self-Examination When to See a Provider Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Possible causes of armpit pain range from the minor irritation of clothing, or an infection that goes away quickly, to serious medical issues such as swollen lymph nodes and cancer-related pain....

January 17, 2025 · 13 min · 2654 words · Danielle Anderson

Arnica as a Natural Treatment for Arthritis

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It IsBenefitsResearchHow It’s TakenWarningsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Is Benefits Research How It’s Taken Warnings Frequently Asked Questions When working tomanage your arthritis, you may consider natural remedies either as an alternative to traditional treatments or as a complement to them. Arnica is one that has gotten a lot of arthritis patients' attention because of its purportedanti-inflammatoryproperties....

January 17, 2025 · 4 min · 785 words · Mr. Johnny Chapman

Aromatase Inhibitors to Prevent Breast Cancer Recurrence

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow They WorkIndicationsDosageSide EffectsInteractionsContraindicationsOngoing Research Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How They Work Indications Dosage Side Effects Interactions Contraindications Ongoing Research Aromatase inhibitors are a class of drug used to preventcancer recurrencein postmenopausal women withestrogen receptor-positive breast cancer. These medications also are prescribed for premenopausal women in combination with ovarian suppression therapy and for men with breast cancer who are unable to take tamoxifen....

January 17, 2025 · 15 min · 3179 words · Christopher Frost