Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsType of SurgeryPatient-Specific FactorsComplicationsDefining Full Recovery Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Type of Surgery Patient-Specific Factors Complications Defining Full Recovery When a person is having surgery one of the most common questions they ask is how long will the recovery take. The answer to that question is complex and almost always unique to the individual and the type of procedure taking place....

Key TakeawaysIf you get COVID-19, you may continue to test positive even after you’re feeling better. Some people who recover from COVID may test positive for weeks or even months after they were sick.Getting a positive test result soon again after you had COVID could mean your body is still fighting off the virus, there’s some leftover RNA from the virus, or you’ve caught the virus again. You won’t be able to know for sure whether you’re still contagious, so taking precautions to protect others is important....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWeighing the BenefitsRecommended Wait TimesAverage Recovery TimesAnesthesia Safety Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Weighing the Benefits Recommended Wait Times Average Recovery Times Anesthesia Safety How soon you can have surgery following a previous surgical procedure largely depends on the circumstances. Six to 12-week wait times are typically recommended due to safety concerns involving the use of anesthesia multiple times in a short period, and to allow for optimal recovery before a new surgery....

Low blood pressure(hypotension) is typically not a serious problem unless it causes symptoms and complications like fainting, dizziness, confusion, and shock.In many cases, simple adjustments to lifestyle, diet, and habits can treat low blood pressure successfully. Sometimes medication may be prescribed to raise the blood pressure to a normal range. If your blood pressure suddenly drops due to a medical condition, such as bleeding, you will need urgent medical treatment,...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLow vs. Normal TestosteroneSleep and Testosterone LevelsHow to Increase TestosteroneFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Low vs. Normal Testosterone Sleep and Testosterone Levels How to Increase Testosterone Frequently Asked Questions Testosteroneis an important hormone for men and women, but its effects aren’t limited to the reproductive system. Low testosteronelevels are more common, and this article will explore the impact this can have on sleep in particular....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHealthy Testosterone LevelsSignsMain CausesDiagnosisTreatment OptionsSelf-Care Methods Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Healthy Testosterone Levels Signs Main Causes Diagnosis Treatment Options Self-Care Methods Testosterone is the primary male sex hormone. It is also present in women. It is responsible for developing male reproductive tissues like the prostate and testicles and contributes to muscle and bone mass. Though testosterone is considered a male sex hormone, it is also present in people assigned female at birth....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPhysical ExaminationImagingLung BiopsyLabs and TestsIDing Type and StageDetermining SpreadDifferential DiagnosesFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Lung Cancer GuideLung Cancer Symptoms, Types, and What to Know Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Physical Examination Imaging Lung Biopsy Labs and Tests IDing Type and Stage Determining Spread Differential Diagnoses Frequently Asked Questions Next in Lung Cancer Guide A correct diagnosis is essential to delivering timely and effectivelung cancertreatment....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsInfertility and Lupus Disease ActivityInfertility and Common Lupus DrugsAge and InfertilityProtecting Your FertilityDiagnosing InfertilityFertility TreatmentsCoping With Infertility Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Infertility and Lupus Disease Activity Infertility and Common Lupus Drugs Age and Infertility Protecting Your Fertility Diagnosing Infertility Fertility Treatments Coping With Infertility Verywell / Jessica Olah Many different aspects of lupus activity can impair your fertility. Most of them are specific to the female or male anatomy....

Lupus(systemic lupus erythematosus or SLE) can influence your normal aging process, and your normal aging process likewise can have an effect on yourlupus symptomsand your quality of life. What should you know? You probably know that lupus is alifelong illness, and you know how you feel today. But how will the disease treat you as you grow older? Let’s take a look not only at some of the problems you may face as you get older with lupus, but at some of the positive aspects of aging with the disease....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsChallengesDiagnostic CriteriaAutoantibody TestsBlood TestsTissue BiopsyImaging StudiesDifferential DiagnosisNext in Lupus GuideLupus Treatment Options Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Challenges Diagnostic Criteria Autoantibody Tests Blood Tests Tissue Biopsy Imaging Studies Differential Diagnosis Next in Lupus Guide Systemic lupus erythematosus(SLE), otherwise known as lupus. can be difficult to diagnose.Symptomscan follow tricky patterns, be mild or severe, or overlap with symptoms of other diseases. A diagnosis of lupus can be made based on a physical exam, a review of your medical history, blood tests, and imaging studies like an MRI or ultrasound....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLupus Rash EffectsLupus After SunGetting a Diagnosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Lupus Rash Effects Lupus After Sun Getting a Diagnosis Most people withlupushave some type of skin problems, such as alupus rashor other changes to the skin. Based on the type of lupus that occurs, the disease can affect organs including your kidneys, heart, lungs, and brain, as well as your skin....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPrescriptionsComplementary MedicineLyme Disease Treatment ResearchFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Lyme Disease GuideWhat Is Lyme Disease? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Prescriptions Complementary Medicine Lyme Disease Treatment Research Frequently Asked Questions Next in Lyme Disease Guide The specifics of yourLyme diseasetreatment will depend on your case. You’re far more likely to contract Lyme disease in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, or North-Central states, as well as on the West Coast, particularly northern California....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSelf-ChecksPhysical ExamLabs and TestsClassificationStagingDifferential DiagnosisFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Lymphoma GuideHow Lymphoma Is Treated Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Self-Checks Physical Exam Labs and Tests Classification Staging Differential Diagnosis Frequently Asked Questions Next in Lymphoma Guide Diagnosinglymphomacan often be challenging. It not only involves surgery to check for cancer in thelymph nodesbut also requiresadditional teststo determine whichtype and stage of canceryou have....