Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCoughChest PainShortness of BreathWeight LossHoarsenessCoughing Up BloodLess Common SymptomsMore Advanced SymptomsWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Cough Chest Pain Shortness of Breath Weight Loss Hoarseness Coughing Up Blood Less Common Symptoms More Advanced Symptoms When to See a Provider In the early stages,lung cancersymptoms may include chest pain, chronic cough, breathing issues, and weight loss. However, there are often no symptoms until the cancer advances....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPossible SignsMild LupusEarly Lupus TestingSpecialists to See Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Possible Signs Mild Lupus Early Lupus Testing Specialists to See Early signs of lupus in females, such as fatigue, joint pain, and rashes, are commonly mistaken for other conditions. Lupus is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the body’s own tissues. It canaffect any part of the bodyand is difficult to diagnose....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEarly SymptomsAdvanced SymptomsTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Early Symptoms Advanced Symptoms Treatment Coping In the early stages of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), people may first notice tenderness, stiffness, and pain in the small joints in the hands and feet. Rheumatoid arthritis(RA) is a type ofinflammatory arthritisthat primarily affects the joints of the hands, wrists, and knees, but any joint in the body can be affected....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLow Bone DensityEarly SignsComplicationsDiagnosis and TreatmentWhen to Seek CareFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Low Bone Density Early Signs Complications Diagnosis and Treatment When to Seek Care Frequently Asked Questions Bone density loss is a normal part of aging, butosteoporosisis not. Osteoporosis can occur when bone tissue breaks down faster than expected, resulting in porous and brittle bones that are vulnerable to fracture....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEarlyCommonRareFrequency and SeverityComplicationsWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Multiple Sclerosis GuideWhat Causes Multiple Sclerosis? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Early Common Rare Frequency and Severity Complications When to See a Healthcare Provider Frequently Asked Questions Next in Multiple Sclerosis Guide Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a progressiveautoimmune diseasethat develops when the immune system attacks themyelin sheath(fatty coating of nerves) of nerves in the brain, spinal cord, and/or eyes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFirst SignsStagesSigns of WorseningSigns of Partial Hearing LossEarly DetectionSeeing a Specialist Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents First Signs Stages Signs of Worsening Signs of Partial Hearing Loss Early Detection Seeing a Specialist Hearing loss is losing some or all hearing in one or both ears. Hearing loss can occur because of age, injury, or illness, or it can happen gradually or suddenly....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCopingFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping Frequently Asked Questions Early-onsetarthritisis joint disease that strikes earlier in life than is typical. What that age is depends on the type of arthritis. For example, those who develop osteoarthritis (OA) before age 50 are considered to have an early-onset case. The same is also true for those diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) before age 30 or lupus before age 15....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsStage 0Stage 1Stage 2FAQs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Stage 0 Stage 1 Stage 2 FAQs Early-stage melanoma (0, 1, or 2) generally means your prognosis is good.Stagesare how healthcare providers determine how far cancer has progressed, whether it has spread, and what that may mean for outcomes. Melanoma is an aggressive form ofskin cancer, but it is often curable in the early stages....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEarly SymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentIf UntreatedPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Early Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment If Untreated Prevention If your toenail has recently become thickened and discolored, you may be dealing with a fungal infection known asonychomycosis. You are not alone—this has been found to affect about 14% of people.You may first notice the edge of the nail looking thicker and more brittle before it spreads to the rest of the nail....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesCausesSymptomsRemovalPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Causes Symptoms Removal Prevention When earwax is impacted, it can cause itchiness, coughing, dizziness, ringing in the ear, and a significant loss of hearing. You may be able to remove the earwax at home, but you may be better served to see a healthcare provider if there is any discomfort or hearing loss. Learn why you may suddenly have so much earwax, ways you can safely remove it, and when it is time to see a healthcare provider....

Key TakeawaysEarwax can be a biomarker for measuring cortisol, glucose, and possibly other lab values.A novel self-sampled earwax device is being produced to safely and effectively extract an earwax sample. Key Takeaways Earwax can be a biomarker for measuring cortisol, glucose, and possibly other lab values.A novel self-sampled earwax device is being produced to safely and effectively extract an earwax sample. A new study shows that measuring long-termcortisollevels from earwax may be a more accurate and easier diagnostic tool than using a hair sample....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsTransmissionPrevalenceDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Transmission Prevalence Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Prevention Some people infected with EEE have no symptoms, while others develop a fever and make a full recovery. Approximately 5% of people who get EEE developencephalitis, which is inflammation of the brain.About one in three people who develop encephalitis due to EEE die. Half of those who survive have permanent neurological damage....

Hamstring stretches, hip flexor stretches, straight leg raises, and bridges are just some of the exercises and stretches for hip pain. By keeping your hip joint limber and strong, you can improve your mobility, help with hip range of motion, and alleviate pain. Read on to learn how to do eight different resistance exercises and stretches for hip pain, including those mentioned above. Be sure to get the “all clear” from your healthcare provider before starting any new physical activity....