Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLocation and PainPhysical Therapy ExercisesTools and Exercise AidsEstimated Recovery TimelineHow to Find a Physical TherapistInsurance Coverage and CostsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Location and Pain Physical Therapy Exercises Tools and Exercise Aids Estimated Recovery Timeline How to Find a Physical Therapist Insurance Coverage and Costs Frequently Asked Questions Afemurfracture, or broken thigh bone, is an injury that can result from high-energy trauma, such as a fall from height, a motor vehicle accident, or a direct blow to the leg....

Jeannot Olivet / Getty Images FAI Defined With FAI, the alteration in the shape of the ball-and-socket hip joint causes restricted movement. Sometimes,bone spurscan form around the hip joint. You can also have damaged cartilage in the hip andlabral tears of the hipwith FAI. When the hip is bent or turned, the bone spurs can cause the characteristicimpingement of FAI, which produces the symptoms. FAI is often associated withhip-joint pain. Typically the pain is felt in the groin, and it can also affect the front of the hip or in the buttocks....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefits of FennelSide EffectsPrecautionsDosageHow to UseInteractionsHow to StoreSources & What to Look ForSimilar HerbsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits of Fennel Side Effects Precautions Dosage How to Use Interactions How to Store Sources & What to Look For Similar Herbs Frequently Asked Questions Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is a flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is a member of theApiaceae(carrot) family and grows throughout Asia, North America, and Europe....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhich Is Better?What Is Fentanyl?What Is Dilaudid?SafetyThe ResearchAlternativesChallenges and Considerations Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Which Is Better? What Is Fentanyl? What Is Dilaudid? Safety The Research Alternatives Challenges and Considerations FentanylandDilaudid (hydromorphone)are two potent opioid pain relievers. Opioids are a family of medicines that produce effects similar to morphine.These medicines are Schedule II controlled substances per the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFerritin and IronMeasuring FerritinTesting for Ferritin LevelsTreatment If Off BalanceWhen to Check Iron Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Ferritin and Iron Measuring Ferritin Testing for Ferritin Levels Treatment If Off Balance When to Check Iron Ferritinis a protein that binds to iron, an important mineral needed for red blood cells to circulate oxygen throughout the body. Your ferritin blood concentration can be measured, and the result reflects your iron levels....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPotential ChallengesScreening in PregnancyThyroid Hormone ChangesIssues During PregnancyThe Need for IodineFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Potential Challenges Screening in Pregnancy Thyroid Hormone Changes Issues During Pregnancy The Need for Iodine Frequently Asked Questions Verywell / Emily Roberts Potential Fertility Challenges Here are some common challenges you can run into when your thyroid disease is undiagnosed, untreated, or insufficiently treated....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPurported UsesSide EffectsPrecautionsDosageInteractionsSources & What To Look For Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Purported Uses Side Effects Precautions Dosage Interactions Sources & What To Look For Ferulicacid is an organic compound found in anti-aging skin creams and serums. It is also a dietary supplement. Some studies suggest it can neutralizefree radicals, unstable molecules that damage and age cells. Topical application (on the skin) of ferulic acid aims to protect the skin fromaging, sun damage, and skin cancer....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAccelerationsDecelerationsWhat to ExpectBenefits Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Accelerations Decelerations What to Expect Benefits Changes in fetal heart rate during late pregnancy or labor can be normal, but they can also indicate a problem for the fetus or the mother. Specific patterns of deceleration, such as late deceleration, can be signs of fetal distress, which may require emergency interventions, such as a Cesarean section delivery (C-section)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIn UteroRisks and ComplicationsAltering Fetal Position Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents In Utero Risks and Complications Altering Fetal Position Most fetuses are nestled inside the uterus (womb), curled up tight. This cozy position, knees to chest, is known as the fetal position. During pregnancy, the fetal position also refers to the direction a fetus faces in the uterus and is especially important as you approach delivery....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesChills Without FeverOther SymptomsTreatmentWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Chills Without Fever Other Symptoms Treatment When to See a Provider Having a fever with chills is usually the body’s way of fighting off infection. When yourimmune systemdetects an infection, it sends chemical signals to the brain to turn up your core body temperature. In response to the reset “thermostat,” your body will start to shiver to generate heat....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Are They?SymptomsCausesCompared to Other TypesPreventing Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Are They? Symptoms Causes Compared to Other Types Preventing Fever dreams are usually weird or bizarre dreams that can occur when you have a fever. Fever dreams often have a negative tone to them and may leave you feeling uncomfortable or unsettled when you wake up. The exact cause of fever dreams is unknown, but research suggests that how fever affects the brain, plus the experience of having a fever itself, may impact what you dream about with a fever....

Key TakeawaysFevers only occur in about 5% of COVID-19 patients, rendering fever scans inefficient at detecting infections.Most data about symptoms comes from hospitalized patients, which represent only a small portion of people with COVID-19.Experts emphasize the need to develop different strategies to reduce the spread of COVID-19, such as widespread rapid tests. Key Takeaways Fevers only occur in about 5% of COVID-19 patients, rendering fever scans inefficient at detecting infections.Most data about symptoms comes from hospitalized patients, which represent only a small portion of people with COVID-19....

Key TakeawaysTemperature-sensing wearable devices can track body temperature over time.Continuous body temperature monitoring can indicate the onset of fever more accurately than single time-point temperature readings.The study tracked 50 individuals who wore a smart ring during COVID-19 infection and recovery. Key Takeaways Temperature-sensing wearable devices can track body temperature over time.Continuous body temperature monitoring can indicate the onset of fever more accurately than single time-point temperature readings.The study tracked 50 individuals who wore a smart ring during COVID-19 infection and recovery....