Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFood Allergies That Cause ItchingCommon Food Skin IrritationsDo I Have a Food Allergy?TreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Food Allergies That Cause Itching Common Food Skin Irritations Do I Have a Food Allergy? Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Food allergiesoccur when your body’s immune system mistakenly reacts to a specific food as a dangerous foreign substance. Food allergies are common, affecting 32 million Americans....

Oral allergy syndrome(OAS) is a type of food allergy. People with OAS are sensitive to specific types of pollen as well as the foods related to those pollens. OAS is sometimes also called Pollen Food Allergy Syndrome. What is Oral Allergy Syndrome? Most people are familiar withcommon food allergiesto things like peanuts, shellfish, tree nuts, etc. However, it is also possible to have less common allergies to things likecitrusorcelery. Some foods contain proteins that are similar in structure to these inhaled allergens....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPlantar FasciitisBunionMorton’s NeuromaCorns & CallusesToenail FungusIngrown ToenailHammer ToesPlantar WartsAthlete’s FootAchilles TendinitisLateral Ankle SprainAnkle ArthritisAnkle Fracture Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Plantar Fasciitis Bunion Morton’s Neuroma Corns & Calluses Toenail Fungus Ingrown Toenail Hammer Toes Plantar Warts Athlete’s Foot Achilles Tendinitis Lateral Ankle Sprain Ankle Arthritis Ankle Fracture It’s important to pay attention to foot and ankle issues as they can get worse over time if left untreated....

What are the most common type of fractures in the hip, knee, ankle, and foot that requirephysical therapyas part of the healing process? Common Fractures of the Leg, Ankle, and Foot A broken leg can be a painful and scary injury. It can lead to significant loss of function and may interrupt normal work and recreational activity. A leg fracture, if not properly cared for, may cause long-lasting impairments such as loss ofrange of motion (ROM)or decreasedstrength....

If you are having surgery, you may be concerned about a bacterial infection after your procedure. While these infections are often preventable with good wound care and frequent hand washing, some patients do experience aninfection after surgerythat can lead to long-term harm. A bacterial infection after surgery can be relatively minor and leads to redness or pus in or around the incision.These infections are typically easily treated. More serious infections can be more challenging to treat and can lead to an extended hospital stay and serious illness....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsGeneral StrategiesAddressing AssumptionsDeciding What to SayManaging ReactionsFear of RejectionUnsolicited AdviceNext in Healthy Conversations GuideCommon Issues When Discussing Psoriasis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents General Strategies Addressing Assumptions Deciding What to Say Managing Reactions Fear of Rejection Unsolicited Advice Next in Healthy Conversations Guide When friends and family know howpsoriasisaffects you, they are better able to offer you support. It is up to you to open up about your disease and help loved ones understand what you’re going through....

Medical tools are necessary if you’re providing in-home care for someone, but they can be extremely expensive. In fact, hospitals spend more on supplies than on anything besides staffing.Hospitals and other medical facilities can negotiate directly with sellers or buy supplies through group purchasing organizations. You don’t have access to those, so you can either:Find medical supply stores that sell to the publicBuy from retailers such as Walgreens, CVS, Walmart, and AmazonIt may be easier for you to buy kits....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOTC Pain RelieversPrescription Pain RelieversOther Pain Relief Methods Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents OTC Pain Relievers Prescription Pain Relievers Other Pain Relief Methods Lower back paincan affect one’s ability to move comfortably and function throughout the day. Medications, including over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription drugs, are available to manage pain and provide relief. However, what medication you use depends on factors such as how bad the pain is, how long it’s been there, and why it’s happening....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsList of Major Depressive Disorder MedicationsMost Effective MedicationsFinding the Right OneOptions for Treatment-Resistant DepressionOther Treatments Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents List of Major Depressive Disorder Medications Most Effective Medications Finding the Right One Options for Treatment-Resistant Depression Other Treatments Major depressive disorder (MDD), also referred to asclinical depressionor depression, is a mood disorder where a person has a consistently low or depressed mood and no longer finds interest in activities that used to bring them joy....

If you have low back pain, you may benefit from the skilled services of a physical therapist (PT) to help you decrease your pain, improve your spinal range of motion, and increase your abdominal and core strength.YourPT can assess your specific conditionand teach you an exercise progression for your back to help you return to your previous level of function and mobility.One very important exercise that your PT may teach you is the posteriorpelvic tilt exercise....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsNail Symptoms From ChemotherapyEffects of Specific Cancer TreatmentsHow to Save Your Nails During ChemoPreventionA Word From VerywellFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Nail Symptoms From Chemotherapy Effects of Specific Cancer Treatments How to Save Your Nails During Chemo Prevention A Word From Verywell Frequently Asked Questions If you are in chemotherapy, you may notice your fingernails and toenails start to change....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsChest PainFeverWeaknessTrouble BreathingCoughHeart PalpitationsOtherPossible ComplicationsChronic SymptomsDiagnosisWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Chest Pain Fever Weakness Trouble Breathing Cough Heart Palpitations Other Possible Complications Chronic Symptoms Diagnosis When to See a Provider Pericarditisis a relatively common disease, accounting for around 5% of all causes of chest pain seen in the emergency room.The cardinal symptom of pericarditis is a sudden, sharp pain in the middle or left side of the chest that worsens when taking a deep breath and eases when leaning forward....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPrescription AbbreviationsOrigins of RxCommon Abbreviation ErrorsDeclining Use of Terms Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Prescription Abbreviations Origins of Rx Common Abbreviation Errors Declining Use of Terms Prescription abbreviations like qd, hs, or bid can sometimes be found on your medication labels. These abbreviations are derived from the Latin words for “every day,” “at bedtime,” and “twice daily,” respectively. Your pharmacy will translate your healthcare provider’s medication instructions on the medicine’s label....