Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDo Probiotics Work?How to Use ProbioticsWhen to Expect ResultsThings to KnowWhen to See a Doctor Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Do Probiotics Work? How to Use Probiotics When to Expect Results Things to Know When to See a Doctor How Common Are Yeast Infections?Approximately 75% of women will experience a vaginal yeast infection at least one time in their lives. How Common Are Yeast Infections?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Progesterone?Progesterone and Brain HealthClinical Research StudiesBrain DevelopmentPromoting SleepTypes of ProgesteroneSide Effects Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Progesterone? Progesterone and Brain Health Clinical Research Studies Brain Development Promoting Sleep Types of Progesterone Side Effects Progesterone is well known as a primary female sex hormone. It is required to regulate themenstrual cycle, vital for a woman to get pregnant (and maintain pregnancy), and needed for the early development of a human embryo....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsScreening TestsTests and ProceduresStaging TestsStagesTests for RecurrenceDifferential DiagnosesFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Prostate Cancer GuideUntreated Prostate Cancer Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Screening Tests Tests and Procedures Staging Tests Stages Tests for Recurrence Differential Diagnoses Frequently Asked Questions Next in Prostate Cancer Guide A diagnosis ofprostate cancercan involve screening tests such as a serum PSA or digital rectal exam, as well as procedures that can include MRI-TRUS fusion with targeted biopsy, or an ultrasound-guided random 12-core biopsy....

From surgical removal of the prostate to watchful waiting, there are a variety of options when it comes toprostate cancer treatments. These treatments cover a wide range of approaches and impact life expectancy differently. Here is what you should know about the available treatment options for clinically localized prostate cancer—and what research says about their ability to prolong life expectancy.Hero Images / Getty ImagesWhat Is Clinically Localized Prostate Cancer?If you have been diagnosed withprostate cancerand your healthcare provider has indicated that your cancer appears to not have spread beyond the prostate gland, you have what is known as clinically localized prostate cancer....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPseudopolyps vs. PolypsIn IBDRisks and ComplicationsManaging Inflammation Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Pseudopolyps vs. Polyps In IBD Risks and Complications Managing Inflammation Apseudopolypis a type of polyp that may be found in the colon of a person who has inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). They are “false” polyps that form because of inflammation in the colon. When pseudopolyps (also called inflammatory polyps) are present, it means that inflammation is present....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDiagnosisConsultationTypesPASI ClassificationDifferential DiagnosesTreatments Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Diagnosis Consultation Types PASI Classification Differential Diagnoses Treatments To confirm a psoriasis diagnosis, your healthcare provider will check your skin and scalp for thick, red, scaly patches and other rashes. They also look for changes in your fingernails. Your family and medical history are also essential. Issues like whether you had a recent illness, are under stress, or have itchy skin without a rash contribute to an accurate diagnosis well....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOTC TherapiesPrescriptionsLight TherapyHome Remedies and LifestyleStress Management Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents OTC Therapies Prescriptions Light Therapy Home Remedies and Lifestyle Stress Management Psoriasisis usually treated with a combination of self-care interventions, medications, and ultraviolet (UV) light therapy. While there is no cure forpsoriasis, it can be treated effectively although managing the inflamed, scaly skin patches that come with this condition can be tricky....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentHome Remedies and Self Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Home Remedies and Self Care Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) causesinflammationin the joints, resulting in pain. It is often seen in people with an inflammatory skin condition, called psoriasis, although you do not have to have psoriasis to develop PsA; sometimes the arthritis develops before the skin lesions do.The same inflammation and pain affecting the knees, hips, and back also affects the hands....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsScreening and CriteriaPTSD TestsSelf/At-Home TestingPTSD SubtypesNext StepsNext in PTSD GuideComplex PSTD: Symptoms and Treatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Screening and Criteria PTSD Tests Self/At-Home Testing PTSD Subtypes Next Steps Next in PTSD Guide Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that develops after a person experiences a shocking, terrifying, or overwhelming event. PTSD symptoms usually begin within three months of the traumatic incident, but sometimes they begin years afterward....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPrescription MedicationsTherapiesAlternative TreatmentsLifestyle Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Prescription Medications Therapies Alternative Treatments Lifestyle Not everyone who has experienced trauma needs to be treated, but some people may need professional help to overcome the psychological distress from a traumatic event. Approximately 10% to 20% of individuals exposed to trauma experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms that are persistent and associated with impairment....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesHow Q-Switch Lasers WorkBefore TreatmentTreatment DayRecoverySafetySide EffectsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses How Q-Switch Lasers Work Before Treatment Treatment Day Recovery Safety Side Effects Frequently Asked Questions Q-switched lasers are commonly used to treat spider veins, acne scars, and wrinkles, as well as some fungal infections likeonychomycosis(toe fungus) and athlete’s foot. They were once considered the gold standard of tattoo-removal....

If you want to lose weight, experts say you need to get enoughsleep. Specifically, researchers have reported that women who sleep 5 hours or less per night generally weigh more than women who sleep 7 hours per night.These findings, presented at the 2006 American Thoracic Society International Conference, showed that women who slept 5 hours per night were 32% more likely to experience major weight gain (an increase of 33 pounds or more) and 15% more likely to become obese over the course of the 16-year study, compared to those who slept 7 hours a night....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhen Are Antibiotics Used for a Tooth Infection?What Kind of Antibiotics are Used For Tooth Infections?Are There Side Effects of Antibiotics?How to Prevent Tooth InfectionsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents When Are Antibiotics Used for a Tooth Infection? What Kind of Antibiotics are Used For Tooth Infections? Are There Side Effects of Antibiotics? How to Prevent Tooth Infections Frequently Asked Questions...