Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefitsUsesHow Long They LastBathingGeneral CareWhat Not to DoRisks Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits Uses How Long They Last Bathing General Care What Not to Do Risks Also known as absorbable sutures, dissolvable stitches are made from synthetic polymers that degrade over time.Care for dissolvable stitches like you would other stitches: Keep them clean, but avoid soaking them until the incision is healed....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes and SymptomsCausesRisk FactorsWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderDiagnosisSymptom Management at Home Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types and Symptoms Causes Risk Factors When to See a Healthcare Provider Diagnosis Symptom Management at Home Visual distortions can affect your ability to see normally. Often calledvisual disturbances, they can cause changes in eyesight, such as blurry or wavy vision.These distortions can have varying causes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsColonoscopy FindingsAfter TreatmentGuidelinesHealthy Colon Habits Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Colonoscopy Findings After Treatment Guidelines Healthy Colon Habits Most people do not know they have diverticula (small outpouchings in the lining of the colon). These are sometimes discovered during acolonoscopythat’s done to screen forcolon cancer. As people age, they can develop diverticula—a condition calleddiverticular disease. Diverticula usually do not cause any problems....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesComplicationsTreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Diverticulitis GuideWhat Causes Diverticulitis? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Complications Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Next in Diverticulitis Guide Diverticulitiscan cause symptoms like a change in bowel habits, gas, chills, and nausea.The most common symptom of diverticulitis is left-sidedabdominal pain. Diverticulaare small pockets that can form in thecolon (large intestine)in areas of intestinal wall weakness. They can cause bleeding....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Diverticulitisandulcerative colitismay have similar symptoms, but they are different conditions. One of the main differences betweendiverticulitisandulcerative colitisis that diverticulitis is a form ofdiverticular disease, while ulcerative colitis is a type ofinflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Both conditions can affect the large intestine (the colon and rectum). Diverticulitis occurs when bulges in weakened areas of the lining of the colon (called diverticula) become infected....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstanding DiverticulitisClear Liquid DietFoods to Avoid During FlareupFoods for PreventionNutrition and Lifestyle Factors Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understanding Diverticulitis Clear Liquid Diet Foods to Avoid During Flareup Foods for Prevention Nutrition and Lifestyle Factors The foods you eat may contribute to the development of diverticulitis. Additionally, certain foods may worsen or improve symptoms, such as abdominal discomfort, constipation, diarrhea, or gas....

Key TakeawaysA new study has found that a little self-acupressure could be a safe, low-cost way to relieve knee pain from arthritis.Acupressure is similar to acupuncture but uses massage and pressure instead of needles.It’s actually fairly easy to learn how to do acupressure on yourself or others, but certain people do need to take precautions before trying it. Key Takeaways A new study has found that a little self-acupressure could be a safe, low-cost way to relieve knee pain from arthritis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefitsRice Heated PadHeated TowelsSteamed Vegetable BagOther TipsWhen to Seek Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits Rice Heated Pad Heated Towels Steamed Vegetable Bag Other Tips When to Seek Care One effective way to treat muscle pain and cramps is with a DIY heating pad. While there are many commercial products sold forthermotherapy(heat therapy)—from electronic thermal belts to disposable thermal patches—the same relief can be achieved with products found around the house....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsTypesCausesTreatmentDiagnosisWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Types Causes Treatment Diagnosis When to See a Healthcare Provider Frequently Asked Questions Dizziness is a non-specific term used to express a variety of sensations like lightheadedness, imbalance, or like the room is spinning. Its causes range from standing up too quickly to more serious conditions—likevertigo—that merit medical treatment....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of Contents1. BPPV2. Alcohol Misuse3. Motion Sickness4. Pregnancy5. Low Blood Sugar6. Vestibular Migraines7. Anxiety8. Dehydration9. Heart Attack10. Stroke Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents BPPV Alcohol Misuse Motion Sickness Pregnancy Low Blood Sugar Vestibular Migraines Anxiety Dehydration Heart Attack Stroke Dizziness and nausea are two symptoms that often happen at the same time and aren’t usually serious....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesTreatmentsWhen to See a ProviderDiagnosisPreventionFAQ Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Treatments When to See a Provider Diagnosis Prevention FAQ There are many reasons why you may be dizzy after eating. Whiledizzinessusually occurs if you’ve gone too long without food. thingslow blood sugar,low blood pressure, and certaindiabetes medicationscan also sometimes cause dizziness after a meal. By pinpointing the cause of dizziness after eating, you and your healthcare provider can find ways to minimize or entirely avoid future episodes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDMT vs. Symptom ManagementInjectable DMTsOral DMTsInfused DMTsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents DMT vs. Symptom Management Injectable DMTs Oral DMTs Infused DMTs Frequently Asked Questions Inmultiple sclerosis (MS), a person’s immune system attacks the protective covering (myelin sheath) of nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system). MS disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) are medications that disrupt these misguided attacks....

Key TakeawaysSeverely ill patients with COVID-19 are at an increased risk of developing pneumonia.Accurately diagnosing pneumonia in these patients can typically take days.A new test can deliver results in as little as four hours. Key Takeaways Severely ill patients with COVID-19 are at an increased risk of developing pneumonia.Accurately diagnosing pneumonia in these patients can typically take days.A new test can deliver results in as little as four hours. Pneumonia is a possibility in patients who are severely ill with COVID-19, but it can be difficult for doctors to identify which patients have developed the dangerous complication—especially in those who are placed on a mechanical ventilator....