Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesCausesRisk FactorsIn PublicTreatmentsCoping Tips Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Causes Risk Factors In Public Treatments Coping Tips Urinary incontinence, which some refer to simply as incontinence, is the loss of bladder control, which causes mild to severe leakage of urine (pee).Incontinence is a common and frustrating condition affecting over 25 million people in the United States. It affects more females than males and has various causes, symptoms, and treatments....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMeaningSymptomsHealingSeeking Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Meaning Symptoms Healing Seeking Medical Care The term “hematoma” is often used interchangeably with “contusion,” but it is different and more severe. This article discusses contusions, what body parts they can affect, and explains how hematomas differ from contusions. lukas_zb / Getty Images Contusion: Meaning of Injury A contusion often occurs after an injury....

Key Takeaways In the trial, the researchers used plasma with high levels of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2, and the transfusions were done soon after someone got sick—within 9 days of when their symptoms started. Preprint StudyThe study waspublished online onmedRxivon December 21, 2021, but it has not yet been peer-reviewed. Preprint Study The study waspublished online onmedRxivon December 21, 2021, but it has not yet been peer-reviewed. COVID-19 Patient Recovers After Receiving Donated Plasma...

Let’s imagine you’re going to visit your mother who hasAlzheimer’sand lives in anursing home, or your brother who’s at home with his wife but is quite confused and forgetful. Are you wondering how to pass the time there, or what you should say? Have you been holding off on visiting because you don’t know what to talk about? While not all of these strategies will be effective, here are some conversation starters andactivitiesyou can try during your visit....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOpioids for Pain ManagementWhat Is ConZip?What Is Percocet?Dosing GuidelinesSide Effects and PrecautionsSafely Taking ConZip vs. PercocetReview of EfficacyAlternative Treatment OptionsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Opioids for Pain Management What Is ConZip? What Is Percocet? Dosing Guidelines Side Effects and Precautions Safely Taking ConZip vs. Percocet Review of Efficacy Alternative Treatment Options Frequently Asked Questions ConZip (tramadol) and Percocet (oxycodone/acetaminophen) are Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved prescriptionopioidsused for the management of moderate to severe,persistent painin adults....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCooking Oils in Food PreparationPeanut OilSoybean OilSunflower Seed OilSesame Seed OilOther Oil Allergies Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Cooking Oils in Food Preparation Peanut Oil Soybean Oil Sunflower Seed Oil Sesame Seed Oil Other Oil Allergies Cooking oils, which often appear in processed foods, can be a problem for people with food allergies. Even refined (purified) cooking oils can contain small traces of allergens, and a product’s label doesn’t always make that clear....

Fortunately, there are onion and garlic substitutes you can use when cooking for a low-FODMAP diet. This article looks at some of those substitutes, how to use them, and why you should avoid garlic and onions if you have IBS. Marshall Gordon / Cole Group / Photodisc / Getty Images Low and High FODMAP Foods Why Is Garlic Bad for IBS? People with IBS or other gastrointestinal issues are more sensitive to this process....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Pursed Lip Breathing?How to Do ItBenefits of Pursed Lip BreathingOther Breathing TechniquesFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Pursed Lip Breathing? How to Do It Benefits of Pursed Lip Breathing Other Breathing Techniques Frequently Asked Questions For most people, breathing is a simple process they don’t need to think about. But for people with respiratory conditions, likeasthmaandchronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), feeling out of breath is a common barrier to activities, like doing chores, running errands, and exercising....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy We Use ThemCoping StylesTypesHow to ImproveFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why We Use Them Coping Styles Types How to Improve Frequently Asked Questions Coping mechanisms are strategies that help people deal with stress and uncomfortable emotions. Whether you realize it or not, you are using coping mechanisms regularly. These behaviors can help you cope with stress in a positive way or can sometimes be harmful....

Are you worried that your loved one with dementia has forgotten who you are? Maybe she doesn’t remember your name, you’ve become just a familiar face to her or she doesn’t even seem to recognize you anymore. It can be difficult to watch the cognitive decline in dementia.And when that decline seems to directly affect your relationship with your loved one in this way, it may feel even worse. Other times, these changes are accompanied with anxiety,agitation,paranoia, delusions, andcombativeness....

Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross introduced the most commonly taught model for understanding death in the 1969 book,On Death and Dying. She theorized that people often go through predictable stages when they are coping with inevitabledeath. These are denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Not everyone goes through every stage, and certainly not always in order, but most dying people will experience a stage of anger and resentment. Juanmonino / Getty Images...

It is possible to be allergic to any furred pet, including ferrets. Ferrets are mammals, and they are closely related to minks. The domestic ferret,Mustela putorius furo, is among the furred pets that some people keep in their homes in the United States. Nadja Schilling / EyeEm / Getty Images There have been several published reports describingferret allergiesin people who owned ferrets.Although it is fairly rare to own ferrets—the prevalence of allergies may be similar to other pet allergies, although this has not been studied....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDietWeight LossEveryday LivingFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Hiatal Hernia GuideWhat Is a Hiatal Hernia? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Diet Weight Loss Everyday Living Frequently Asked Questions Next in Hiatal Hernia Guide Many people diagnosed with ahiatal herniawill not have any symptoms.Those who do have symptoms usually experience heartburn and indigestion. While medications may provide some relief, finding effective strategies to cope with pain and discomfort is important....