Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Bouchard’s nodessymptoms include pain and inflammation. These nodes are bony enlargements of the middle joints of the fingers, also known as proximalinterphalangeal(PIP) joints—the finger joints closest to the knuckles. The nodes are a classicsign of osteoarthritis, or joint degeneration, of the hand.They were named after the French pathologist Charles-Joseph Bouchard who studied people with arthritis during the 19th century....

Bowed legs can occur in all age groups and has several distinct causes. In some peoplebow legsare a problem that requires treatment, in others, it may be a normal part of development. Christine Schneider / Getty Images Causes of Bowed Legs There are a number of different causes of bowed legs. Normal Development As a child develops, different parts of the body grow at a different rate. As a result, skeletal alignment can change causing some unusual appearance of the extremities at specific ages....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhen Is Bowel Obstruction Surgery Needed?What’s Involved in Bowel Obstruction Surgery?Who Shouldn’t Have the Surgery?Potential RisksHow to PrepareWhat to Expect on the Day of SurgeryRecoveryPrognosisWhen to Call Your Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents When Is Bowel Obstruction Surgery Needed? What’s Involved in Bowel Obstruction Surgery? Who Shouldn’t Have the Surgery? Potential Risks How to Prepare What to Expect on the Day of Surgery...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsIncontinence CausesDiarrhea CausesHow Common Is It?TreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Incontinence Causes Diarrhea Causes How Common Is It? Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Postpartum diarrhea and constipation are frequent concerns in the weeks and months after childbirth. Roughly 10% of postpartum women also deal with bowel control problems.This includes bowel urgency andfecalincontinence, which describes the inability to control bowel movements....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBowel ResectionPurposeHow to PrepareDay of SurgeryRecoveryLong-Term Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Bowel Resection Purpose How to Prepare Day of Surgery Recovery Long-Term Care A bowel resection is when a section of thesmallorlarge intestine(the colon) is removed. This is a surgical procedure that’s done in a hospital. It may be used to treat a bowel blockage, Crohn’s disease, diverticulitis, cancer, or bleeding....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionSigns and SymptomsTriggersRelationshipsTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Signs and Symptoms Triggers Relationships Treatment BPD splitting is a symptom of borderline personality disorder (BPD). Splitting means a person is unable to hold opposing thoughts and concludes that someone or something is either entirely good or entirely bad without grey areas. While BPD splitting can destroy relationships, it doesn’t have to. By recognizing thetriggers of BPD, you can help yourself or someone else who has BPD manage symptoms like splitting....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAnatomyFunctionInjuriesRehabilitation Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Anatomy Function Injuries Rehabilitation Pain in the brachioradialis can come from overuse, such as repetitive activities like hammering, which can lead to strain ortendinitis. To strengthen it, try exercises like hammer curls, where you lift weights with your thumb facing up, and forearm pronation and supination, which involve rotating your wrist. These exercises help keep the brachioradialis strong and flexible, supporting better movement and reducing injury risk....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPurposeTypesDosageThe ProcedureSide EffectsCostContraindicationsBrachytherapy for Other Types of Cancer Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Purpose Types Dosage The Procedure Side Effects Cost Contraindications Brachytherapy for Other Types of Cancer Brachytherapyis a type of cancer treatment, also called internal radiation therapy, that involves placing a sealed radioactive source in or near a tumor to destroy the cancer cells. It is used to treat many different types of cancer but can be used in breast cancer to kill cancer cells after alumpectomy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOxygen SaturationApneaBradycardiaCausesLong-Term EffectsTreatmentPreventing Further SpellsWhen Will It Go Away? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Oxygen Saturation Apnea Bradycardia Causes Long-Term Effects Treatment Preventing Further Spells When Will It Go Away? In premature babies, apnea andbradycardiaoften occur together, along with low blood oxygen levels.Apnea is a period when breathing briefly stops. It often triggers bradycardia, which is a slow heartbeat. This article explains apnea and bradycardia, their respective causes, the long-term effects, and the available treatment options....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow BRAF Mutations WorkCancers That May Involve BRAF MutationsBRAF Mutation TestingTreatment ImplicationsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How BRAF Mutations Work Cancers That May Involve BRAF Mutations BRAF Mutation Testing Treatment Implications Frequently Asked Questions BRAF mutations are DNA changes in some cancer cells that can be treated with newer targeted therapies. BRAF mutations are found in roughly half of melanomas....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It IsPurposeHow to PrepareDay of SurgeryRecoveryLong-Term Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Is Purpose How to Prepare Day of Surgery Recovery Long-Term Care Brain aneurysm surgery is a major surgical procedure that involves repairing ananeurysm(a defective artery). This surgery may also involve removal of blood from the brain if the aneurysm has ruptured. You may have an emergency brain aneurysm operation for management of an acutely bleeding brain aneurysm, or you might have this surgery as a prophylactic planned procedure to prevent a brain aneurysm from rupturing....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFor All AgesFor Older AdultsFor ChildrenEffect on Mental Health Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents For All Ages For Older Adults For Children Effect on Mental Health Brain exercises are activities that can enhance cognitive skills. Long-term brain-training activities can improve your working memory, verbal memory, and global functioning.Challenging yourself to try new activities can also improve brain functioning through a process called neuroplasticity....

Key TakeawaysA new report shows that “brain fog” and other neurological symptoms in people who have had COVID-19 might be linked to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).PTSD is common in people who survive acute life-threatening medical events including heart attack, stroke, and cancer.Social anxiety, financial and job loss, and stigma contribute to increased COVID-19-related PTSD symptoms. Brain fog might also be related to stress, lack of sleep, and hormonal changes. Key Takeaways A new report shows that “brain fog” and other neurological symptoms in people who have had COVID-19 might be linked to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)....