Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIs the Period Flu Real?SymptomsCausesTreatmentPreventionWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Is the Period Flu Real? Symptoms Causes Treatment Prevention When to See a Healthcare Provider Frequently Asked Questions If you often feel sick before you get yourperiod, you may be experiencing what’s informally known as the period flu. The word “flu” is used because symptoms can include headaches, fatigue, and muscle pain, along with other physical, psychological, and emotional symptoms that are typically associated withpremenstrual syndrome(PMS)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFunctionSensationCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionRecovery and RehabilitationComplications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Function Sensation Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Recovery and Rehabilitation Complications Peroneal tendonitis, or an inflammation of the peroneal tendons, often presents as pain that is felt on the outside of the foot or outer ankle and gets worse with activity.It happens when the peroneal tendons, theperoneal longusandperoneal brevis, become inflamed as they run over your ankle and foot bones....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is It?CausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentIf UntreatedLife ExpectancyManagementComplicationsMultiple Myeloma vs. POEMSWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is It? Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment If Untreated Life Expectancy Management Complications Multiple Myeloma vs. POEMS When to See a Provider Polyneuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, monoclonal gammopathy, and skin abnormalities (POEMS) syndrome is a rare multisystem disease that causes a blood cell disorder and nerve damage, with several other effects....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Are They?CausesWhen They StartCraved FoodsFood AversionPicaWhen to Seek Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Are They? Causes When They Start Craved Foods Food Aversion Pica When to Seek Medical Care Pregnancy cravings are harmless and temporary. You may find yourself nauseated at the sight of foods you used to love while craving foods you disliked. However, if you’re experiencing intense cravings for nonfood substances, such as dirt or chalk, you may have a condition calledpica....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Psoriatic Arthritis?When Is Surgery Recommended?Benefits and RisksWhat to ExpectRecoveryFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Psoriatic Arthritis? When Is Surgery Recommended? Benefits and Risks What to Expect Recovery Frequently Asked Questions If you havepsoriatic arthritis(PsA) and the condition has caused significant damage to your joints, your doctor may recommend surgical intervention. Typically, the surgery needed for psoriatic arthritis is total joint replacement surgery, in which the surgeon replaces damaged joints with durable plastic and metal parts....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes and CausesHow It FeelsTreatmentRecovery and AftercareComplicationsOutlook Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types and Causes How It Feels Treatment Recovery and Aftercare Complications Outlook A punctured lung (pneumothorax) is when air escapes the lung and fills the space between the lung and chest wall. This air buildup puts pressure on the lung, restricting its expansion and preventing someone from taking a full breath....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesComplicationsTreatments Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Complications Treatments A receding chin, also known as a weak chin, refers to a medical condition calledmandibular retrognathia(or simply retrognathia). It occurs when the lower jaw (mandible) is set back from the upper jaw (maxilla). Instead of lying square or jutting forward, the chin slopes back toward the neck, making the jaw seem recessed when viewed in profile....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEarly SignsTypes of SymptomsCausesWho Gets It?DiagnosisTreatmentAre People Dangerous?OutlookPreventionNext in Schizophrenia GuideWhat Are the Different Types of Schizophrenia? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Early Signs Types of Symptoms Causes Who Gets It? Diagnosis Treatment Are People Dangerous? Outlook Prevention Next in Schizophrenia Guide Schizophrenia is a long-term mental health condition. It’s not the most common mental illness, but it can be the most chronic and disabling....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is It?Health BenefitsNegative EffectsWhat to ExpectIs It Right for You? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is It? Health Benefits Negative Effects What to Expect Is It Right for You? This article describes how sensory deprivation therapy works and the potential benefits and risks. kali9 / Getty Images What Is a Sensory Deprivation Tank? Realizing that being submerged in water can effectively cut a person off from other stimulation, Lilly developed a tank filled with salt water that allowed a person to float, keeping their face above the water....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesBenefitsRisksWhat to ExpectFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Benefits Risks What to Expect Frequently Asked Questions Spinal manipulation therapy involves using the hands or another device to apply force to manipulate the joints in the spine. This form of therapy aims to improve mobility to relieve ailments such aslower back pain.Chiropractorsare most known for performing spinal manipulation, however, other types of licensed healthcare practitioners can perform it as well....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow a Spring Retainer WorksTypesBenefitsDisadvantagesFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How a Spring Retainer Works Types Benefits Disadvantages Frequently Asked Questions While orthodontists usetraditional retainersto prevent teeth from shifting after treatment, spring retainers (spring aligners) can correct teeth that have slightly shifted.They are also a treatment option for people receivingorthodontic carefor the first time whose teeth need only minor adjustments that don’t requirebraces....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAnatomyWhat Does the Ethmoid Bone Do?Associated ConditionsTreatmentSummary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Anatomy What Does the Ethmoid Bone Do? Associated Conditions Treatment Summary The ethmoid bone is a cube-shaped bone located in the center of the skull between the eyes. It helps form the walls of the eye socket, or orbital cavity, as well as the roof, sides, and interior of the nasal cavity and helps with the sense of smell, protection of the eyeball, and keeping harmful particles from entering through the nose....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAnatomyFunctionClinical SignificanceAssociated ConditionsSummary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Anatomy Function Clinical Significance Associated Conditions Summary Running from the top of the foot (dorsum) and up the inner sides of the leg, the great saphenous vein is the body’s longest vein. The vein’s primary task is to drain deoxygenated blood from the foot, as well as superficial parts of the leg and knee (closer to the surface)....