Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOsteoarthritisTendonitisDe Quervain’s TenosynovitisJoint Instability Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Osteoarthritis Tendonitis De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis Joint Instability Popping and cracking in your wrist (also known ascrepitus) can be an uncomfortable sensation that arises during many of your daily activities. Reasons your wrist is popping or cracking may include osteoarthritis, tendon issues, or an unstable joint. Although the origins of this joint noise are not always clear-cut, paying attention to your symptoms can help identify the potential cause....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsPossible CausesTreatmentWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Possible Causes Treatment When to See a Healthcare Provider Frequently Asked Questions We’ve all experienced headaches. The dull aching pain can make it difficult to get anything done. But what’s a headache and what can cause it? A headache is a pain or discomfort in any region of your head....

Diarrheais a common problem for people living withHIV, with as many as 60% experiencing three or more loose or watery bowel movements per day. Contributing causes include: Chronic diarrhea (defined as continuing for more than four weeks) can have a serious impact on your quality of life if you have HIV. It can contribute to your doubts and fears about therapy and add to feelings of depression and anxiety. For people living with HIV, chronic diarrhea can impede the absorption of certainantiretroviral drugs, contributing to suboptimal viral control and, in some cases, the premature development of drug resistance....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesComplicationsTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Complications Treatment Immune thrombocytopenia(ITP)andthrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura(TTP)are both blood disorders that affectplateletsand may exhibit similar symptoms, such as unexplained bruising, bleeding, and fatigue. However, ITP, also called idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, is an autoimmune disorder that may only require monitoring. In contrast, TTP is related to an enzyme that controls how blood clots and leads to life-threatening complications if not treated right away....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes When to See a Healthcare Provider Treatment Prevention Neck stingers are neck injuries that causeacute painfrom the skull’s base to the shoulder or along the neck. The pain is burning, pinching, or shock-like and quite intense. Numbness, burning, or weakness in the arm may also occur. While often startling, the pain of a neck stinger typically subsides within minutes or hours and resolves completely....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns and SymptomsTreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs and Symptoms Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions We’ve been warned about cavities since we were children overeating sweets.Cavitieshappen as a result of tooth decay. Cavities are caused when there is food that is left to decay on your teeth. Bacteria live in theplaqueon your teeth and break down sugar to produce acid....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefits of CBD for DiabeticsForms of CannabidiolSide Effects of CBDInteractions and WarningsWhat to Look For Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits of CBD for Diabetics Forms of Cannabidiol Side Effects of CBD Interactions and Warnings What to Look For Over 10% of Americans havediabetes, and although lifestyle changes and medication generally help stabilize blood sugar levels, many Americans are considering the use of cannabidiol (CBD) as another option....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is ED?What Is CBD?Benefits for EDSide EffectsDosageUsing CBDOther Treatment Options Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is ED? What Is CBD? Benefits for ED Side Effects Dosage Using CBD Other Treatment Options There is no evidence thatcannabidiol(CBD) oilderived from thecannabis (marijuana) plantcan improveerectile dysfunction (ED) This article discusses the possible benefits of CBD for ED, including how the product is used and what risks and side effects are involved....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is CBD Oil?How CBD Oil WorksResearchSide EffectsLegal IssuesFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is CBD Oil? How CBD Oil Works Research Side Effects Legal Issues Frequently Asked Questions Cannabidiol(CBD) oilhasn’t been proven as a safe or effective treatment forchronic fatigue syndrome(CFS orME/CFS). There are some promising findings for CBD treatment in other conditions, such asfibromyalgiasyndrome, but no specific research on chronic fatigue....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesSide EffectsPrecautionsDosageToxicityInteractionsSources & What to Look ForFAQ Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Side Effects Precautions Dosage Toxicity Interactions Sources & What to Look For FAQ Cannabidiol (CBD) is acannabinoidthat is mixed with a carrier oil to make CBD oil. Cannabinoids act on the body’s endocannabinoid system to regulate anxiety, mood, and appetite.CBD is extracted from cannabis plants (e.g.,Cannabis indica,Cannabis sativa, andCannabis ruderalis)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat’s the Difference?What Is CBD?What Is THC?CBD vs. THC for AnxietyWhen to Avoid CBD or THCSide EffectsLaws and RegulationsAlternative TreatmentsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What’s the Difference? What Is CBD? What Is THC? CBD vs. THC for Anxiety When to Avoid CBD or THC Side Effects Laws and Regulations Alternative Treatments Frequently Asked Questions There are many Food and Drug Administration (FDA)–approvedprescription drug treatments for anxiety....

CD markers, also known as CD antigens, are specific types of molecules found on the surface of cells that help differentiate one cell type from another. In fact, the initials “CD” stands for “cluster of differentiation,” the nomenclature of which was first established in 1982. Cultura Science / Rolf Ritter/Oxford Scientific / Getty Images While some people may be familiar with the terms CD4 and CD8, which differentiate defensive immune cells known asT-cells, there are no less than 371 known CD antigens that “tag” virtually every cell of the body, providing each its own unique marker....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCD4 and CD8 T Cells InteractionCD4/CD8 RatioHealth Conditions With Low RatioHealth Conditions With High RatioHow Often to Get Tested Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents CD4 and CD8 T Cells Interaction CD4/CD8 Ratio Health Conditions With Low Ratio Health Conditions With High Ratio How Often to Get Tested T cells are a type of white blood cell that is central to your immune defense....