Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSelf-Checks/ScreeningPhysical ExaminationLabs and TestsImagingBiopsyStagingDifferential DiagnosisNext in Renal Cell Carcinoma GuideHow Renal Cell Carcinoma Is Treated Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Self-Checks/Screening Physical Examination Labs and Tests Imaging Biopsy Staging Differential Diagnosis Next in Renal Cell Carcinoma Guide Roughly half of the renal cell carcinoma cases are now discovered incidentally, in imaging scans for other conditions before symptoms develop.If renal cell carcinoma is suspected, diagnosis usually begins with a physical examination and lab work that may reveal blood in the urine and other signs....

Key TakeawaysSome researchers are using personalized health technology to predict and monitor a patient’s mental health changes.Using technology can help healthcare providers tailor treatment to the individual, and assist in monitoring patients between visits.Experts stress the importance of keeping costs low for health wearables and promoting their ethical use. Key Takeaways Some researchers are using personalized health technology to predict and monitor a patient’s mental health changes.Using technology can help healthcare providers tailor treatment to the individual, and assist in monitoring patients between visits....

Retirement is supposed to be the golden time of life when work is set aside and leisure time is filled with enjoyable pastimes. For too many, however, health problems can significantly impair the quality of life in these latter years. In particular, retirement can profoundly undermine sleep and be associated with factors leading to increasing insomnia difficulty. Discover how retirement can ruin sleep and avoid the pitfalls that entrap too many retirees....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsKidney EffectsInflammationRA MedicationsOther Risk FactorsPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Kidney Effects Inflammation RA Medications Other Risk Factors Prevention Rheumatoid arthritis(RA) typically affects the joints of the small bones of the hands and the lining of joints throughout the body. Affected joints will become painful, red, and swollen, and over time, ongoing inflammation may cause joints to become deformed and damaged....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCOVID-19 Risk and RACOVID-19 EffectsReactive ArthritisSymptomsWhat to DoTreatmentPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents COVID-19 Risk and RA COVID-19 Effects Reactive Arthritis Symptoms What to Do Treatment Prognosis People with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are at a higher risk for infections, including COVID-19. The risk of getting COVID is particularly high during RA flare-ups when the immune system is already compromised. Additionally, people who take immunosuppressant medications are at an increased risk of COVID-19 infections, along with severe symptoms and complications....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPhysical ExamLab TestsImagingClassificationProgressionRemissionOther DiagnosesNext in Rheumatoid Arthritis GuideRheumatoid Arthritis Treatment: A Guide to Symptom Management Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Physical Exam Lab Tests Imaging Classification Progression Remission Other Diagnoses Next in Rheumatoid Arthritis Guide Rheumatoid arthritisis an autoimmune disease. That means the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues lining the joint, causing inflammation and pain. Getting an early and accurate RA diagnosis allows you to start the treatment you need to protect your joints and put the disease into remission....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSurgeryMedicationLifestyleFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Surgery Medication Lifestyle Frequently Asked Questions Rhinophyma is a skin condition that causes a large red, bulbous nose. It’s a severe form ofrosacea, a chronic skin condition that causes redness and bumps on the face. Treatment is important because rhinophyma can cause breathing trouble when the airways become blocked. The main treatment for rhinophyma is surgery, and there are a few different options available....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow They HelpWho Can BenefitPotential HarmTypesMaterials UsedSelecting Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How They Help Who Can Benefit Potential Harm Types Materials Used Selecting Medications can help with the pain and stiffness ofosteoarthritisand rheumatoid arthritis in your hands. But many people still have residual symptoms, even with optimal drug treatment. If that applies to you, you might want to consider rings splints....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSelf-ChecksLabs and TestsDifferential DiagnosesFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Ringworm GuideHow to Get Rid of Ringworm Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Self-Checks Labs and Tests Differential Diagnoses Frequently Asked Questions Next in Ringworm Guide If necessary, testing can be performed to confirm the presence of the fungi (dermatophytes) that cause ringworm. © Verywell, 2018 Self-Checks/At-Home Testing If you have an itchy, raised, ring-shaped rash that slowly grows outward as it spreads, suspect ringworm....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Rogaine WorksProducts AvailableWho Can UseWho Can’t UseSide EffectsOther TreatmentsAlternative Remedies Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Rogaine Works Products Available Who Can Use Who Can’t Use Side Effects Other Treatments Alternative Remedies Different formulations of Rogaine are available. Versions marketed for males include a liquid solution in two strengths (2% and 5%) as well as a 5% foam. Two formulations are marketed for females: a 2% liquid solution and a 5% foam....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRSV Self-DiagnosisIs Testing Required?Medical DiagnosisHow Long It’s ContagiousWhen to See a ProviderNext in RSV GuideHow RSV Is Treated Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents RSV Self-Diagnosis Is Testing Required? Medical Diagnosis How Long It’s Contagious When to See a Provider Next in RSV Guide Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)is a common viral respiratory infection. It causes an illness akin to a common cold but can cause severe, and even deadly, lung and airway infections in the very young and in people 60 and older....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAt-Home TreatmentWhen to See a ProviderEmergency TreatmentHow Long Does RSV Last?PreventionNext in RSV GuideHow to Prevent RSV in Adults and Children Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents At-Home Treatment When to See a Provider Emergency Treatment How Long Does RSV Last? Prevention Next in RSV Guide Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)is a common, contagious, respiratory infection that can affect people of all ages. It can causesymptoms of a typical cold....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy UsedSafetyCoffee Enema KitsProcedureGetting a Kit Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Used Safety Coffee Enema Kits Procedure Getting a Kit A coffeeenemais a type of colon cleanse. It involves adding room-temperature brewed coffee to your rectum. It is the same process as a standard enema but coffee is used instead of other liquids. While a standard enema clears your bowels to counter impacted stool or to empty the bowels before a procedure, a coffee enema is promoted as a way to detoxify your body....