Being told that you have dyslipidemia can be scary. However, this broad term used to signify that you have one or more parameters on yourlipid profilethat may be too low or elevated. Luckily, depending on the types of lipids affected, there are many ways to treat this condition – ranging from taking medication to making a few changes in your lifestyle. Maximilian Stock Ltd. / Getty Images Overview Dyslipidemia is a medical condition that refers to an abnormal level of blood lipids....

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 Dyspepsiais a stomach condition that’s also sometimes called indigestion. It causes stomach pain and burning, bloating,nausea, and gas. Dyspepsia is common and could be related to a problem with the muscles in the stomach. It might be treated with various medications and changes to diet....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCancer RiskCharacteristicsTreatmentIf Not MonitoredCauses and Risk FactorsDiagnosisRecurrence Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Cancer Risk Characteristics Treatment If Not Monitored Causes and Risk Factors Diagnosis Recurrence Adysplastic nevusis an atypical mole. It may have some abnormal features in terms of size, color, shape, and texture but is not considered cancerous.Nevus (plural: nevi) is the clinical term for a skin mole. This article will discuss what a dysplastic nevus is, what it looks like, how it’s diagnosed, the risk that it will develop into melanoma, and how to treat it....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSimilaritiesDifferencesSide EffectsResultsPlastic SurgeryFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Similarities Differences Side Effects Results Plastic Surgery Frequently Asked Questions Dysport(abobotulinumtoxinA)andBotox(onabotulinumtoxinA)are two injectable derivations ofbotulinum toxin A(a neurotoxin producing temporary muscle paralysis) that are primarily used ascosmetic treatmentsfor wrinkles, laugh lines,crow’s feet, or other lines on the face. Both also have other medical uses and are known to be safe and cause relatively few side effects....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Dystonia and dyskinesia can both cause distress, and they are distinguished from each other based on their visible features. They can be managed with medication or surgery, typically with a moderate improvement of symptoms. Verywell / Cindy Chung While they can fluctuate in severity, the primary symptoms of PD tend to be present most of the time....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Déjà Vu?CausesRisk FactorsTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Déjà Vu? Causes Risk Factors Treatment Déjà vu is the feeling of having already experienced something happening for the first time. Approximately two-thirds of all people have experienced déjà vu, and for the most part, the phenomenon is harmless. However, déjà vu has been linked to conditions such as psychiatric disorders,seizures, stress, anddementia....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAnatomyHearingBalanceEar ConditionsSymptoms of Ear ProblemsDiagnostic ToolsHow to Care For Your Ears Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Anatomy Hearing Balance Ear Conditions Symptoms of Ear Problems Diagnostic Tools How to Care For Your Ears The ears are a pair of sensory organs whose primary functions are hearing and balance. They are divided into three portions: the outer ear, the middle ear, and the inner ear....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIs Treatment Needed?Home TreatmentAntibiotic TreatmentSevere InfectionsNext in Ear Infection GuideWhat Is an Ear Infection? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Is Treatment Needed? Home Treatment Antibiotic Treatment Severe Infections Next in Ear Infection Guide Ear infection treatments can vary based onwhich part of the earis infected. This includes middle ear infections (otitis media), which causeinflammationin the air-filled space behind the eardrum, and outer ear infections (otitis externa), which cause inflammation in the external ear canal....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesTypesTreatmentTimelineWhen to Be ConcernedPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Types Treatment Timeline When to Be Concerned Prevention Ear infectionsin adults may seem obscure, especially if you consider them a childhood condition, but they can affect adults too. Adults can develop these infections from inflammation (swelling) and fluid buildup due to allergies, a cold, or a respiratory infection—many of the same reasons children do....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Complications Ear tubes, also calledventilation tubes, are tiny synthetic tubes that are surgically placed in the eardrum to lessen the chance of getting chronicmiddle ear infectionsorfluid in the ear. However, even with ear tubes in place, getting an ear infection is possible. Ear infection symptoms with tubes are similar to those that occur without tubes. But with functioning tubes, the ear will drain, and there is usually less pain....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping Whenpsoriasisplaques—red, scaly patches of skin—affect the ears, they are usually limited to the external ear (auricle and earlobe) and/or the ear canal. Psoriasis on external ear skin may be itchy, painful, and tender. Psoriasis in ears may additionally impact your hearing. This article discusses the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, andtreatment of psoriasisin, on, and around the ears....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Are Ear Seeds?How It WorksHealth BenefitsRisks and Side EffectsAt-Home Use Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Are Ear Seeds? How It Works Health Benefits Risks and Side Effects At-Home Use Ear seeds are used as a part ofauricularacupuncture. It is a form ofacupressurethat targets ear pressure points without using needles. People may use ear seeds to treat or manage the symptoms of several conditions, including addiction and anxiety....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIndicationsSurgical ProcedureRisksHow to PrepareWhat to ExpectRecovery Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Indications Surgical Procedure Risks How to Prepare What to Expect Recovery Ear tubes for adults are used to equalize pressure and/or prevent the accumulation of fluid in themiddle ear. Also known as grommets, ventilation tubes, ortympanostomy tubes, the devices are implanted in the eardrum (tympanic membrane) to treat severe or recurrentmiddle ear infectionswith hearing loss....