If your healthcare provider suspects you havechronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD), you will likely be asked to have a chest X-ray. A chest X-ray is a simple, non-invasive imaging technique that uses electromagnetic waves to create a two-dimensional picture of your heart, lungs, and diaphragm. While a chest X-ray cannot make adiagnosis of COPD, especially in early-stage disease, it can help support it. REB Images / Getty Images What a Chest X-Ray Can Tell Us In later-stage disease, visual changes will become more apparent....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsProfessional ScreeningsLabs and TestsDifferential DiagnosisSelf/At-Home Testing Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Professional Screenings Labs and Tests Differential Diagnosis Self/At-Home Testing Childhood schizophrenia, also called childhood-onset schizophrenia (COS) or very early-onset schizophrenia, is a severe mental health disorder that is diagnosed in children under the age of 13. It is very rare, affecting less than 0.04% of children. How Childhood Schizophrenia Is Diagnosed...

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Chlamydia Tests What to Expect During Testing Testing Frequency Differential Diagnosis Frequently Asked Questions Next in Chlamydia Guide While chlamydia can be self-checked at home, it’s still a good idea to see yourhealthcare providerfor an official diagnosis. Sexually transmitted infections are sometimes referred to as sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs. Verywell This article explains how you can find out if you have chlamydia....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHome RemediesOver-the-CounterPrescriptionsCAMProcedures and Surgery Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Home Remedies Over-the-Counter Prescriptions CAM Procedures and Surgery Chondrocalcinosis, also known as calcium pyrophosphate deposition (CPPD) and pseudogout, is a condition wherecalcium pyrophosphate crystalsbuild up in the joints. It is a type ofarthritisthat causesinflammation, stiffness, tenderness, redness, and warmth of the joints. It usually affects one joint, but it may also affect several joints at once....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHome Remedies and LifestyleOver-the-Counter TherapiesPrescriptionsComplementary Medicine (CAM)Frequently Asked QuestionsNext in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome GuideWhat Is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Home Remedies and Lifestyle Over-the-Counter Therapies Prescriptions Complementary Medicine (CAM) Frequently Asked Questions Next in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Guide There is no standard treatment forchronic fatigue syndrome, clinically known as myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). However, there are many options for managingsymptomsand improving quality of life, including lifestyle changes, stress management, therapy, and medications....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLifestyleOver-the-Counter (OTC) TherapiesPrescriptionsComplementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Lifestyle Over-the-Counter (OTC) Therapies Prescriptions Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Chronic gastritis is a health condition that leads to the inflammation of the stomach lining. The most common cause ofgastritisis an infection withHelicobacter pylori(H. pylori)bacteria. Other causes include excessive alcohol use,autoimmune disorders, stress,viral infections, and frequent use ofnon-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDietOTC SupplementsPrescriptionsDialysisKidney TransplantFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Kidney Disease GuideWhat Is Kidney Disease? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Diet OTC Supplements Prescriptions Dialysis Kidney Transplant Frequently Asked Questions Next in Kidney Disease Guide Chronic kidney disease (CKD)is defined as the progressive and irreversible damage to the kidneys that, over the course of months or years, can lead tokidney (renal) failure. While there is no cure for CKD, there are treatments that can significantly slow the progression of the disease if started early....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSelf-ChecksPhysical ExaminationLabs and TestsImagingDifferential DiagnosisNext in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia GuideChronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: Prognosis and Outlook Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Self-Checks Physical Examination Labs and Tests Imaging Differential Diagnosis Next in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Guide Doctors will perform a battery of tests to diagnosechronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). This usually slow-growing blood cancer affects specific white blood cells calledlymphocytes, which are produced in the bone marrow and are involved in immune functions....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLifestyle FactorsPrescriptionsSpecialist ProceduresComplementary TherapiesFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in COPD GuideWhat Is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Lifestyle Factors Prescriptions Specialist Procedures Complementary Therapies Frequently Asked Questions Next in COPD Guide Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), an irreversible form of lung disease, is treated with prescription drugs, lifestyle changes, rehabilitation therapies, and surgery in certain cases. The right treatment plan can help you control yourCOPD symptomsand avoidexacerbations(flareups)....

Cocaine, one of the most commonly used illegal drugs, can cause toxic effects, including dangerous cardiovascular events. Cocaine increases heart rate, blood pressure, and the force of the heart’s contractions, which can raise the risk of certain heart problems. Cardiovascular conditions associated with cocaine use include: Cocaine use can produce a variety of potentially catastrophic cardiovascular problems, which may be sudden and severe or may become long-term. Worse, these problems may occur even in people whose cocaine exposure is limited to occasional, recreational usage....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow They WorkSurgeryWho Could Benefit?Presurgical QuestionsHow Long to Better Hearing?Rehabilitation and Aftercare Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How They Work Surgery Who Could Benefit? Presurgical Questions How Long to Better Hearing? Rehabilitation and Aftercare The implant is turned on about four weeks after the surgery, but learning to interpret the hearing implant’s sound can take months. Most people with cochlear implants can eventually understand speech, even over the phone, but the sound differs from what people without implants hear....

Coffee is a popular beverage that many people enjoy in the morning and/or throughout the day. Studies have shown that coffee has a beneficial effect on certain illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and certain cancers. Studies also suggest that increasing coffee consumption may lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. But for individuals who already have type 2 diabetes, drinking coffee or increasing the intake of the beverage could be harmful....

Taking medication or using products that contain silver may cause blue skin. If silver builds up in the body over a long time, it can cause a condition calledargyria. Although rare, argyria causes tissue to turn a bluish-gray color. When ingested, silver deposits in the skin and other organs and does not dissipate. It usually begins with the gums but can also affect the eyes, skin, nails, and internal organs, leading to a permanent change in skin color....