Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTreatment OptionsClinical Treatment QualificationsMedical DevicesComplementary TreatmentsSeeking Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Treatment Options Clinical Treatment Qualifications Medical Devices Complementary Treatments Seeking Medical Care Duchenne muscular dystrophy(DMD) is an inherited muscle disease that causes weakness andatrophy(thinning of the muscles) throughout the body. This condition is not curable, but treatments can help slow down muscle atrophy and help alleviate some of the effects of this disease....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDulcolax vs. ColaceSide EffectsDrug InteractionsWhich One Should I Choose?Other OTC Treatments Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Dulcolax vs. Colace Side Effects Drug Interactions Which One Should I Choose? Other OTC Treatments Dulcolax (bisacodyl) and Colace (docusate sodium) are over-the-counter (OTC) medications used to treatconstipation. While both are helpful for relieving symptoms, these medications differ in how they work in the body....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewHow Common Is It?By EthnicityCauses & Risk FactorsScreening & Early DetectionSummary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview How Common Is It? By Ethnicity Causes & Risk Factors Screening & Early Detection Summary Dupuytren’s contractureis a disorder that affects the hand. This condition begins with nodules that form in the palm, which can grow into thick cords of tissue. As these cords continue to grow, fingers can be pulled into a bent position, causing a contracture—meaning they are stuck in that position and cannot be straightened out....

FangXiaNuo / Getty Images Types of Spine Surgery That May Cause a Dural Sac Tear Spine surgery and spinal cord surgery can cause a dural tear for a number of reasons. The dura is a thin layer of tissue that covers and protects thespinal cord. It lies in between the spine (the bone) and the spinal cord (nerve tissue). Durotomy, which is an incision in the dura, can be a planned part of the surgical technique....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It Looks and SmellsNutritional Value & BenefitsHow to Cook ItHow to Disassemble ItHistory and CultivationOfficial Bans on DurianWho Should Avoid It? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Looks and Smells Nutritional Value & Benefits How to Cook It How to Disassemble It History and Cultivation Official Bans on Durian Who Should Avoid It? Durianis a fruit grown in tropical regions, particularly in Southeast Asian countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWho Gets Them?SymptomsDust MakeupTreatmentAvoiding SymptomsSecondary Complications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Who Gets Them? Symptoms Dust Makeup Treatment Avoiding Symptoms Secondary Complications If you are experiencing dustallergy symptoms, you may be surprised the dust itself does not cause them. Dust mites, tiny creatures that live in the dust, trigger the allergic reaction. The bulk of the allergens come from their feces....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstanding BPHWhat Is Dutasteride?What Is Finasteride?Dosage ComparisonEfficacyAlternative Treatment OptionsSide EffectsInteractionsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understanding BPH What Is Dutasteride? What Is Finasteride? Dosage Comparison Efficacy Alternative Treatment Options Side Effects Interactions Frequently Asked Questions Dutasteride (brand name: Avodart) and finasteride (brand names: Propecia, Proscar) are broadly similar, orally administered prescription drugs classified as 5-alpha reductase inhibitors (otherwise known as DHT [dihydrotestosterone] blockers)....

Key TakeawaysDying in the home can lead to greater satisfaction of end-of-life care, according to research.Patients' preferences around death should be respected when discussing palliative care options.Dying in the home can not only benefit patients and their families, but can also reduce healthcare costs. Key Takeaways Dying in the home can lead to greater satisfaction of end-of-life care, according to research.Patients' preferences around death should be respected when discussing palliative care options....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesTreatmentDiagnosisWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Treatment Diagnosis When to See a Healthcare Provider Frequently Asked Questions Dysarthriais a motor speech disorder in which the muscles that help produce speech are weakened, damaged, or paralyzed. A person with this condition has no control over their voice box or tongue. They might also slur their words or have mumbled or choppy speech....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Dysbiosis?TypesHealth ProblemsCausesSymptomsDiagnosisImproving Gut Health Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Dysbiosis? Types Health Problems Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Improving Gut Health Gutdysbiosisis a state in which there is an imbalance of microorganisms within our gastrointestinal tract. When in balance, these colonies of microorganisms tend to have a favorable effect on our bodies. When there is an imbalance, we may experience unwanted symptoms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Dysdiadochokinesia(DDK) refers to the inability to perform rapid, alternating muscle movements, such as flipping one’s hand from back to front on a flat surface, or screwing in a light bulb. DDK can cause problems with upper and lower limbs as well as with speech. This problem is often seen in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) or other conditions that impair coordination....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Also known as dyshidrotic eczema, foot-and-hand eczema, and pompholyx, it can be associated with atopic dermatitis and seasonal allergies. There is no cure for the condition, which can be treated but will most likely recur. This article discusses dyshidrotic eczema and its symptoms and causes. It also covers how the condition is diagnosed and treated....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsDiagnosisTriggersCleansingProtectionMoisturizingPrescription TreatmentsPhototherapyHome Remedies Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Diagnosis Triggers Cleansing Protection Moisturizing Prescription Treatments Phototherapy Home Remedies Dyshidrotic eczema(DE) is a chronic skin condition that causes small blisters on the palms of the hands, soles of the feet, and the edges of fingers and toes. The blistering rash is itchy and can produce a burning sensation. Initial dyshidrotic eczema treatment usually includes avoiding triggers and applying moisturizers to the affected skin....