For obvious reasons, this almost never happens deliberately. Usually, the situation occurs when an infected person might forget toproperly washtheir hands after using the toilet. Anything they touch afterward might be contaminated with microscopic germs that other people may encounter. d3sign / Getty Images ExampleA person infected with a disease transmitted through the fecal-oral route uses the bathroom and then opens the restroom door. Another person comes along, touches that contaminated doorknob, and then nervously bites on a fingernail before washing their hands properly....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is DMDD?SymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentCopingPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is DMDD? Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Coping Prognosis Many children experience “temper tantrums” and periods of irritability. However, DMDD goes beyond that and becomes a condition that can greatly impact children’s lives. Learn more about the symptoms of DMDD, as well as how it’s diagnosed and treated. Verywell / Zoe Hansen What Is Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow the Colon WorksThe Sigmoid Colon and DiverticulitisSignsDiagnosisWhen to Seek Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How the Colon Works The Sigmoid Colon and Diverticulitis Signs Diagnosis When to Seek Care Thedigestive systemrelies on the colon to pull water, nutrients, and electrolytes from partially digested food, leaving the rest as waste.Diverticulitisoccurs when sacs form throughout the colon and push through weak spots of the colon wall, leading to inflammation and infection....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTreatment’s Immune System EffectsPost-TreatmentSupporting Your Immune SystemWhen to See a DoctorFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Treatment’s Immune System Effects Post-Treatment Supporting Your Immune System When to See a Doctor Frequently Asked Questions Chemotherapyandradiationare two of the most common and effective treatments for cancer, but they can weaken your immune system for months after treatment. That makes you vulnerable to illness and infection....

There’s a common misunderstanding that the main point ofcardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)chest compressions is to directly pump theheartto get it beating again. However, the heart typically needs an electric shock in order to restart. It’s also deep in the chest. Science Photo Library / Getty Images Instead, the main goal of chest compressions is to help restore blood flow to the brain and other vital organs, including the lungs and the heart itself, until the heart can be shocked....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow They WorkEffectivenessHow to UseRisksWhich to Buy Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How They Work Effectiveness How to Use Risks Which to Buy Cough drops might not be as effective at stopping coughs as once thought. While they can help soothe throat irritation, they’re not much better than hard candy when it comes tocough relief.Although cough drop ingredients like menthol are meant to ease discomfort, some research suggests ingesting too much menthol in cough drops might actually make coughing worse....

Type 1 diabetes(T1D):T1D, once known as juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes, is a chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin. Different factors, including genetics and some viruses, may contribute to T1D. Type 2 diabetes(T2D):T2D is a chronic condition that affects the way your body metabolizes sugar. In T2D, the body either resists the effects of insulin or doesn’t produce enough insulin to maintain normal glucose levels. Genetics and environmental factors, such as being overweight and inactive, have been established as contributing factors....

Key TakeawaysCOVID-19 vaccines are being distributed at drive-through locations throughout the United States.Participants utilizing the drive-through option must meet vaccine eligibility requirements in order to receive the vaccine at these locations.Experts say drive-through vaccinations could help nix some of the issues surrounding the COVID-19 vaccination rollout. Key Takeaways COVID-19 vaccines are being distributed at drive-through locations throughout the United States.Participants utilizing the drive-through option must meet vaccine eligibility requirements in order to receive the vaccine at these locations....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon SymptomsUncommon SymptomsDuration of SymptomsIntensity and ExtentDiagnosisWhat Worsens It?At-Home TreatmentMedical TreatmentNext in Endometriosis GuideTheories About Endometriosis Causes Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Symptoms Uncommon Symptoms Duration of Symptoms Intensity and Extent Diagnosis What Worsens It? At-Home Treatment Medical Treatment Next in Endometriosis Guide Endometriosisis a disease in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus, causing pain, bloating, infertility, and other symptoms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsGenes Involved in LupusPrevalence in FamiliesPrevalence in Black People and Other Ethnic GroupsPrediction and Prevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Genes Involved in Lupus Prevalence in Families Prevalence in Black People and Other Ethnic Groups Prediction and Prevention Scientists studying the genetics ofsystemic lupus erythematosus(SLE) have learned a tremendous amount about this disease, who gets it, and why. Still, much remains to be learned....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Are Supplements?How to Choose a SupplementOther ConsiderationsDo You Need a Supplement?How Do RDNs Help? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Are Supplements? How to Choose a Supplement Other Considerations Do You Need a Supplement? How Do RDNs Help? Nutritional and medicinal supplements abound on the market, but choosing one takes some consideration. Although supplements may have beneficial effects, not all are safe, effective, or even necessary....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is It?CausesSymptomsDiagnosisColonoscopyMisdiagnosisSurgerySurgical PrepRecoveryLifestyle Changes Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is It? Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Colonoscopy Misdiagnosis Surgery Surgical Prep Recovery Lifestyle Changes About 10% of people assigned female at birth have endometriosis, and 5% to 12% of those with endometriosis have bowel endometriosis.People with bowel endometriosis have lesions growing on their bowels but may also have endometriosis lesions elsewhere in their bodies....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEmergency SignsCausesWhen to See a ProviderAt-Home Treatments Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Emergency Signs Causes When to See a Provider At-Home Treatments Also make sure to talk to a healthcare provider if you experience diarrhea lasting more than five days, fever lasting three days or longer, or abdominal pain that worsens or stays the same within one or two days. If you’re pregnant or have had recent abdominal surgery, you should consider any stomach pain potentially serious....