Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsARFID Diagnostic CriteriaProfessional ScreeningsLabs and TestsSelf-TestsSubtypesDifferential Diagnosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents ARFID Diagnostic Criteria Professional Screenings Labs and Tests Self-Tests Subtypes Differential Diagnosis Avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID)is a relatively new diagnosis. A person with ARFID limits the amount and/or type of food they eat. However, ARFID is more than just being a “picky eater.” A person with ARFID might avoid a wide variety of foods because they have sensory sensitivity, an apparent lack of interest in eating, or a concern about an adverse consequence of eating, such as a fear of vomiting or choking....

Axumin is an FDA-approved, Medicare-covered scan that can achieve earlydetection of recurrent prostate canceraftersurgery or radiation.For years we have been able to detect prostate cancer recurrences withPSA, but standard body andbone scanshave been unable to determine thelocationof the cancer until the PSA level is excessively elevated (10 to 30 or higher). Axumin can detect recurrent disease with PSA levels less than 10 and sometimes much lower, which is the reason this scan is such an important development....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAt-Home TestsLabs and TestsClinical CriteriaDifferential DiagnosesFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Bacterial Vaginosis GuideWhat Is Bacterial Vaginosis? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents At-Home Tests Labs and Tests Clinical Criteria Differential Diagnoses Frequently Asked Questions Next in Bacterial Vaginosis Guide The greatest challenge to getting a diagnosis ofbacterial vaginosis(BV) is that the majority of cases will have no symptoms, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention....

Key Takeaways In March of 2013, then-33-year-oldAllison Millerstarted feeling run down on a Friday evening. The following day, she woke up feeling worse, with a bad cough and sore throat, so she went to urgent care, where providers took a chest X-ray, gave her a prescription cough syrup, and instructed her to return if she continued to get worse. Over the next 24 hours, Allison declined quickly. “I had a ton of back pain....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsTypesTreatmentRisksWhen to See a DoctorWhat to ExpectFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Types Treatment Risks When to See a Doctor What to Expect Frequently Asked Questions Electrical burns or injuries from holiday lights send around 14,000 Americans to emergency departments each year.While the glitter and shine of twinkling lights is magical, an old string of lights with a bad wire—especially coupled with rain or snow—can cause more damage than you might think....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsConstipationIgnoring the UrgePredicting the UrgeComplicationsWithholding in ChildrenFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Constipation Ignoring the Urge Predicting the Urge Complications Withholding in Children Frequently Asked Questions It’s a fact of life: everyone poops. How often we have bowel movements and what the stool looks like, however, varies a certain amount from person to person. This individuality, along with the cultural taboos around body functions, is the reason why there are many misconceptions about bowel movements....

Key TakeawaysTicks are small spider-like creatures that feed on the blood of birds, reptiles, mammals, and humans.They are usually found in moist and humid environments, including wooded and grassy spaces in addition to areas near streams, rivers, swamps, and lakes.This year’s mild winter has led to an increase in the number of ticks this season and more cases of tick-borne infections than in previous seasons.To prevent tick bites, experts say you should use a tick repellent/spray, wear light-colored and long-sleeve clothing, avoid high-risk tick areas/habitats, and check for ticks daily....

Key TakeawaysU.S. flu season typically peaks in February, but some states are already logging cases in September.Southern Hemisphere countries like Australia experienced particularly bad flu seasons this year, with high hospitalization rates. This is usually a harbinger of things to come in the U.S. Key Takeaways U.S. flu season typically peaks in February, but some states are already logging cases in September.Southern Hemisphere countries like Australia experienced particularly bad flu seasons this year, with high hospitalization rates....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUses of Baking SodaAnti-InflammatoryHow To Use ItSide EffectsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses of Baking Soda Anti-Inflammatory How To Use It Side Effects Frequently Asked Questions Baking sodais used for a lot of at-home remedies. These range from whitening your teeth to calming an upset stomach. Some research shows baking soda may also decreasearthritis-related inflammation. And it may help reduce autoimmune activity....

A number ofsurgical weight-loss proceduresare available for the treatment ofobesity. Some of these procedures have been in practice for decades, and the well-established health benefits can include a lower risk ofdiabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Bariatric surgery can also have effects on mental health. Portra / Getty Images What Bariatric Surgery Is Candidates for Bariatric Surgery The obesity guideline writing committee did not find sufficient evidence to recommend bariatric surgery for patients with a BMI below these cutpoints....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBasicsWhat Is BBT?How to TakeNormal BBTTracking ChangesOther Signs of OvulationBBT When PregnantFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Basics What Is BBT? How to Take Normal BBT Tracking Changes Other Signs of Ovulation BBT When Pregnant Frequently Asked Questions This article discusses the basics of the femalemenstrual cycle, the fertile window, and how checking BBT can provide useful information for people trying to conceive or avoid pregnancy....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSelf-ChecksDifferential DiagnosesFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Bedbug Bites GuideHow to Treat Bedbug Bites: Effective Remedies and Prevention Tips Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Self-Checks Differential Diagnoses Frequently Asked Questions Next in Bedbug Bites Guide © Verywell, 2018 It is difficult to tell bedbug bites from those of mosquitoes, fleas, or other insects. You likely won’t feel bedbugs biting as they inject an anesthetic and anticoagulant when they bite....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsChanges in PregnancyPhysical ChangesCauses of PainWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Changes in Pregnancy Physical Changes Causes of Pain When to See a Provider If you’ve noticed that the appearance of your belly button has changed during pregnancy, you’re not alone. Anecdotally, some people report that their “innie” belly button pops out and develops into an"outie" belly button, typically just before or during the third trimester....