Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPhysical RestCognitive RestFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Concussion GuideWhat Is a Concussion? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Physical Rest Cognitive Rest Frequently Asked Questions Next in Concussion Guide For an injury that can be tricky to diagnose, treating aconcussionis surprisingly straightforward. There’s no medication required, althoughTylenol(acetaminophen) can help if there’s a headache.Sometimes after a head injury, an overnight stay in the hospital for observation is advisable, but it’s rarely necessary....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow HIV Is TransmittedHow Condoms Prevent HIVWhen to Use a CondomHow to Use a Condom Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How HIV Is Transmitted How Condoms Prevent HIV When to Use a Condom How to Use a Condom It is easier to prevent than viruses like herpes that arespread from skin to skin. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) can also be used to reduce the risk of sexual transmission of HIV....

Key TakeawaysLisa McKenzie’s innovative idea to help women with cancer regain their self-confidence has earned her a prestigious award.Individuals undergoing cancer treatments can experience emotional challenges, including shame over their changed appearance.All cancer patients need support beyond medical therapy. Key Takeaways Lisa McKenzie’s innovative idea to help women with cancer regain their self-confidence has earned her a prestigious award.Individuals undergoing cancer treatments can experience emotional challenges, including shame over their changed appearance....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSelf-ChecksPhysical ExaminationLabs and TestsImagingDifferential Diagnosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Self-Checks Physical Examination Labs and Tests Imaging Differential Diagnosis Examples of common connective tissue diseases include: About 25% of patients with one of the above conditions (or another connective tissue disease like dermatomyositis orSjögren’s disease) will end up developing a secondary connective tissue disease with time. Healthcare providers refer to this as overlap syndrome....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMedical HistoryPhysical ExaminationLabs and TestsImaging and Diagnostic StudiesFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Constipation Guide10 Foods That Help You Poop and Ease Constipation Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Medical History Physical Examination Labs and Tests Imaging and Diagnostic Studies Frequently Asked Questions Next in Constipation Guide Constipationis a very common problem and refers to stools that are too hard or too small, difficult to pass, or infrequent (occurring less than three times per week)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHome RemediesOTC TreatmentPrescriptionsSpecialist ProceduresFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Contact Dermatitis GuideContact Dermatitis: When Symptoms Start and Could End Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Home Remedies OTC Treatment Prescriptions Specialist Procedures Frequently Asked Questions Next in Contact Dermatitis Guide Contact dermatitistreatment usually involves home remedies like cold compresses, warm baths, moisturizing, and minimizing exposure to the affected area. Contact dermatitis is a common type of skin rash that happens after skin comes into contact with an irritant....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It SpreadsHow Long It’s ContagiousPreventionTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Spreads How Long It’s Contagious Prevention Treatment Until the infection is fully cleared withantifungal drugs,athlete’s foot remains highly contagious. Good foot hygiene and preventive practices (like wearing flip-flops in public showers) can help you avoid catching this common fungal skin infection. How Does Athlete’s Foot Spread? These fungi thrive in moist, warm environments, which makes the feet and toes the perfect targets for infection....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAbout Cold SoresAbout Genital HerpesHSV-1 or HSV-2?SymptomsTreatmentComplicationsDiagnosisPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents About Cold Sores About Genital Herpes HSV-1 or HSV-2? Symptoms Treatment Complications Diagnosis Prevention The virus that causes cold sores—herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1)—also can cause genital herpes cases. HSV-1 is contagious and can be passed orally and genitally, either from mouth to mouth, genitals to genitals, mouth to genitals, or genitals to mouth....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It SpreadsHow Long It’s ContagiousCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Spreads How Long It’s Contagious Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions You can catchscabiesthrough close skin contact with an infected person.Since symptoms often become noticeable only after a period of infestation, a person can spread scabies before they know they have it. Only prescription medications can kill the mites....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCornsCallusesAt-Home TreatmentsWhen to See a Doctor Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Corns Calluses At-Home Treatments When to See a Doctor Both are the result ofhyperkeratinization—the thickening of the top layer of skin, known as thestratum corneum.If your shoe repeatedly rubs against a spot on your foot, for example, the inflammation and gradual buildup of scar tissue may lead to the development of a corn or callus....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLifestylePrescriptionsOver-the-Counter TherapiesSpecialist-Driven ProceduresFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Coronary Artery Disease GuideWhat Is Coronary Artery Disease? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Lifestyle Prescriptions Over-the-Counter Therapies Specialist-Driven Procedures Frequently Asked Questions Next in Coronary Artery Disease Guide Verywell / Emily Roberts Coronary artery diseasedevelops over time, and you can adapt some of your habits to slow the progression ofatherosclerosisandcholesterolbuildup. These lifestyle changes have even been shown to help decrease the degree of disease over time....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWho Can Get Tested?Types of TestsSelf-ChecksPhysical ExaminationLabs and TestsImagingDifferential DiagnosisNext in COVID-19 GuideCOVID-19 Treatments: What You Need to Know Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Who Can Get Tested? Types of Tests Self-Checks Physical Examination Labs and Tests Imaging Differential Diagnosis Next in COVID-19 Guide As 2020 rages on, the novel COVID-19 has spread worldwide, resulting in growing numbers of infected individuals and mortality throughout the U....

“Te vez mas gorda—it seems you’ve put on some weight,” was the first comment my father made to me after we met up for the first time seven months into the pandemic. In early 2020, I’d been working a few contract jobs. Having recently graduated from college, I was navigating this new phase of life while figuring out how to make my own living. But once COVID-19 was declared a pandemic in March, I lost all of my work in a matter of days....