Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesIn ChildrenSymptomsComplicationsDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionOutlook Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes In Children Symptoms Complications Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Outlook Cholesteatomais an abnormal skin growth within the middle ear.This serious ear condition can be present at birth or develop later in life, often as a result of multiple ear infections. While cholesteatomas are noncancerous (benign), they can eat away at and damage the delicate bones within the middle ear and cause permanent hearing loss....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDietary Cholesterol and Your HealthWhat Type of Milk Is Best for Me?Dairy (Cow’s) MilkGoat MilkAlmond MilkSoy MilkRice MilkCoconut MilkOat MilkFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Dietary Cholesterol and Your Health What Type of Milk Is Best for Me? Dairy (Cow’s) Milk Goat Milk Almond Milk Soy Milk Rice Milk Coconut Milk Oat Milk Frequently Asked Questions High blood cholesterol and being overweight can lead to health problems, especially heart disease....

Although researchers aren’t sure why, evidence shows that African Americans have a 30 percent greater chance of dying from heart disease than Caucasian Americans. But, according to statistics from the American Heart Association, Black people actually have bettercholesterol levelsthan whites. The reasons behind these disparities are elusive, but researchers are getting closer to finding the cause.According to the American Heart Association, Black men and women tend to have slightly lower total cholesterol levels than whites....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It IsHow It WorksIndicationsDosageSide EffectsInteractions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Is How It Works Indications Dosage Side Effects Interactions This article explains how and when cholestyramine is used to treat chronic diarrhea. It also describes how the drug is taken along with the possible risks and side effects. CholybarLocholestLocholest LightPrevaliteQuestranQuestran Light TEK IMAGE / SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Getty Images...

PeopleImages / Getty Images Cholestyramine has also been shown to slow the progression of the development of atherosclerosis in a couple of studies. However, it has not been shown to prevent death or disability due to cardiovascular disease. How Does Cholestyramine Work? Cholestyramine binds to bile acids in the small intestine, preventing their reabsorption.Bile acids are derived from cholesterol and are needed to help with the digestion of fats consumed in your diet....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAbout CholineCholine DeficiencyCholine Supplement BenefitsIndicationsSide EffectsPrecautionsDosage Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents About Choline Choline Deficiency Choline Supplement Benefits Indications Side Effects Precautions Dosage Choline is an essential nutrient important for liver, muscle, and brain function, as well as fat metabolism and cell repair. The human liver can make small amounts of choline, but it does not make all the choline your body needs, so you must consume the rest from your diet....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHealth BenefitsSide EffectsContraindicationsDosageWhat to Look ForFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Health Benefits Side Effects Contraindications Dosage What to Look For Frequently Asked Questions Chondroitin sulfate is often found paired withglucosamine sulfate, a naturally occurring compound found in joint fluid. This is because they are believed to work together to slow or even reverse theloss of joint cartilage. Oleg Golovnev / EyeEm / Getty Images...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsStraight Leg RaiseSide Lying Leg RaiseClamshellHip Extension Leg RaisesSemi SquatSafe ExercisesWhat to AvoidOther Strategies Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Straight Leg Raise Side Lying Leg Raise Clamshell Hip Extension Leg Raises Semi Squat Safe Exercises What to Avoid Other Strategies Chondromalaciapatella exercises can help strengthen the supporting muscles around the knee and reduce pain.Chondromalacia patella occurs when the cartilage at the back of the kneecap begins to soften and break down....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It IsPurposeHow to PreparePreop Lifestyle ChangesDay of SurgeryRecoveryLong Term Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Is Purpose How to Prepare Preop Lifestyle Changes Day of Surgery Recovery Long Term Care The goal of the surgery is to help remove or fix damaged tissue and cartilage surrounding the knee. While there are less invasive options, these rarely will fix the underlying problem and you still may need surgery....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesRisk FactorsTreatmentPreventionFAQ Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Risk Factors Treatment Prevention FAQ Chondromalaciapatella, also known as runner’s knee, is a knee condition that can cause pain and grinding when the knee is flexed. It’s due to the breakdown in the cartilage on the undersurface of thekneecap(patella) that causes bones to rub against each other. Overuse (especially from running or cycling), trauma, such as a fracture, or a misalignment of thekneecapand femur can all cause chondromalacia....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesStagesWho’s at Risk?Non-Surgical TreatmentsMedication and SupplementsSurgery Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Stages Who’s at Risk? Non-Surgical Treatments Medication and Supplements Surgery Chondrosismeans “cartilage breakdown”—deterioration of the cushiony connective tissue between joints due to factors such as overuse, injury, and age. Known more commonly asosteoarthritis, chondrosis most often occurs in the knees, hands, hips,neck, and lower back, causing pain and stiffness.Chondrosis can’t be cured, but the right treatment may help to slow the progression of the disease, ease discomfort, and restore mobility....

Combination birth control pillsareoral contraceptivesthat combine ethinyl estradiol and progestin. Even though all combination birth control pills have estrogen, they can differ in how much estrogen they contain. Combination birth control pills also differ from one another in the amount andtype of progestinin eachpill brand.The combination of the amount of estrogen and the type and amount of progestin found in combination birth control pills can also cause differentprogestational, estrogenic, and androgenic effects....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSingle vs. DoubleBenefits and RisksContralateral Breast CancerSurgical RiskQuality of LifeMaking a DecisionNext in Mastectomy GuideActivity Restrictions After a Mastectomy Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Single vs. Double Benefits and Risks Contralateral Breast Cancer Surgical Risk Quality of Life Making a Decision Next in Mastectomy Guide Choosing between a single mastectomy and double (bilateral) mastectomy for breast cancer can be challenging, and the right decision is different for each person....