Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSelf-ExamPhysical ExaminationProceduresImagingStagingDifferential DiagnosesFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Oral Cancer GuideHow Oral Cancer Is Treated Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Self-Exam Physical Examination Procedures Imaging Staging Differential Diagnoses Frequently Asked Questions Next in Oral Cancer Guide About 132 people are diagnosed withoral cancereach day in the United States, according to the Oral Cancer Foundation. Perhaps a person undergoes a routine doctor, dental, or self-oral examination that reveals something suspicious, or perhaps it is asymptom, like a non-healing sore or persistent throat pain, that raises concern....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIntake and ExaminationLabs and TestsImagingDiagnostic CriteriaDifferential DiagnosesFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Intake and Examination Labs and Tests Imaging Diagnostic Criteria Differential Diagnoses Frequently Asked Questions Early, accurate diagnosis of osteoarthritis is necessary so that appropriatetreatment optionscan be considered. Your medical history, physical examination, and imaging studies help diagnose osteoarthritis. During the physical exam, your healthcare provider will check for joint swelling and range of motion....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns and SymptomsCauses and DiagnosisNonsurgical TreatmentSurgical TreatmentPrevention and OutlookFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs and Symptoms Causes and Diagnosis Nonsurgical Treatment Surgical Treatment Prevention and Outlook Frequently Asked Questions Our feet provide support and strength to our legs and play a crucial role in movement and function. Without healthy foot joints, muscles, and tendons, the entire foundation of our legs becomes compromised....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy Self-Care?Physical Self-CareMental Health Self-CareSocial Self-CareOA Management Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Self-Care? Physical Self-Care Mental Health Self-Care Social Self-Care OA Management While you cannot reverse the joint damage of osteoarthritis (OA), you can manage its symptoms with self-care.Self-care can include exercises for OA, diet changes, relaxation strategies, social support, and more. Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis.It develops when cartilage, the flexible tissue that allows bones in a joint to glide over one another with movement, breaks down....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHome Remedies and LifestylePrescriptionsOTC TherapiesSurgeries/ProceduresFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Osteoporosis GuideHow Osteoporosis Self-Care Slows Bone Loss Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Home Remedies and Lifestyle Prescriptions OTC Therapies Surgeries/Procedures Frequently Asked Questions Next in Osteoporosis Guide Osteoporosis treatment involves the use of effectiveosteoporosismedications to slow bone loss, increase bone density, and lower the risk of fractures. Fortunately, there are several categories of medications to choose from, some of which may be more effective for certain people than others....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSelf-CareRisksDaily Self-Care RoutineNext in Osteoporosis GuideLifestyle Changes to Prevent and Manage Osteoporosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Self-Care Risks Daily Self-Care Routine Next in Osteoporosis Guide Osteoporosisis a condition in which a person’s bone density and bone mass have decreased, increasing their risk of fractures, even without an injury or trauma. As a person gets older, their body’s ability to form new bone decreases, while its ability to break down bone increases....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSelf Checks/At-Home TestingPhysical ExamImagingLabs and TestsSurgical BiopsyDifferential DiagnosesTumor Type and GradeStagesFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Ovarian Cancer GuideOvarian Cancer Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Self Checks/At-Home Testing Physical Exam Imaging Labs and Tests Surgical Biopsy Differential Diagnoses Tumor Type and Grade Stages Frequently Asked Questions Next in Ovarian Cancer Guide A number of tests and procedures may be used to diagnoseovarian cancer, including a pelvic exam; imaging tests, such as transvaginal ultrasound, CT, or MRI; and blood tests, such as CA-125....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSelf-ChecksPhysical ExaminationsLabs and TestsImagingDifferential Diagnosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Self-Checks Physical Examinations Labs and Tests Imaging Differential Diagnosis Ovarian cystsmay be diagnosed during your annual pelvic examination or through other diagnostic tests, including an ultrasound,laparoscopy, and blood tests. This article discusses how physical exams, laboratory blood tests, and imaging help diagnose ovarian cysts and other conditions that may cause similar symptoms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOTC TherapiesPrescriptionsPain MedicationSurgery Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents OTC Therapies Prescriptions Pain Medication Surgery Ovarian cystsare common in people with ovaries. Most cysts are asymptomatic (have no symptoms) and don’t require medical treatment. Ovarian cysts often heal on their own. When they don’t, treatments can help. These vary based on factors such as your age and the size of the cyst. In some instances, an ovarian cyst mayrupture....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLifestyleOTC MedicationsPrescriptionsSurgeries and ProceduresCAM TherapiesNext in Overactive Bladder GuideCoping With Overactive Bladder Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Lifestyle OTC Medications Prescriptions Surgeries and Procedures CAM Therapies Next in Overactive Bladder Guide Surgery is rarely recommended but may be pursued if no other options are available and the person’s quality of life is severely impacted. According to the American Urological Society, around 60% of people treated for OAB will experience the complete resolution of symptoms within a year....

UPDATEOn June 24, the Supreme Court struck downRoe v. Wade. Without federal protection for abortion, it is now up to individual states to regulate or ban the procedure. UPDATE On June 24, the Supreme Court struck downRoe v. Wade. Without federal protection for abortion, it is now up to individual states to regulate or ban the procedure. Key TakeawaysThe Supreme Court is set to overturnRoe v. Wade, the ruling that guarantees the right to abortion, according to a leaked draft opinion....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPurposeDuring the TestAccuracy Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Purpose During the Test Accuracy Healthcare providers sometimes use a test called a straight leg lift (or straight leg raise) to help find the reason for back pain when you lift your leg. Possibilities include a herniated disc orspondylolysis, a stress fracture in the spine. Some studies suggest the straight leg test is helpful in diagnosingsciaticaand other causes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLabs and TestsImagingDifferential DiagnosesStagingFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Pancreatic Cancer GuidePancreatic Cancer Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Labs and Tests Imaging Differential Diagnoses Staging Frequently Asked Questions Next in Pancreatic Cancer Guide The diagnosis of pancreatic cancer relies on several tools. A medical history focused on symptoms and risk factors, along with a physical exam, is the first step. Imaging tests, which may include a specialized abdominal CT scan, endoscopic ultrasound, MRI, and/or ERCP, can visualize the tumor....