Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is It?Diagnosis and StagingTreatment and Recurrence Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is It? Diagnosis and Staging Treatment and Recurrence There are several different kinds of breast cancer, including multifocal, multicentric, and unifocal. Multifocal breast cancer is a type in which there is more than one tumor, and all of the tumors originate from the same primary tumor. The multiple tumors are usually in the same section, or quadrant, of the breast....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsRiskDiagnosisTreatmentSide Effects If Left UntreatedPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Risk Diagnosis Treatment Side Effects If Left Untreated Prevention Gonorrheais a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can cause infections in the genital area, rectum, and throat. When gonorrhea affects the throat, it is also called pharyngeal gonorrhea. Learn more about the symptoms of oral gonorrhea, risk factors, treatment options, side effects, and prevention strategies in this article....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsWhat Does a Staph Infection on the Lips Look Like?CausesDiagnosisComplicationsTreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms What Does a Staph Infection on the Lips Look Like? Causes Diagnosis Complications Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Staphylococcus aureus(S. aureusor staph) is a bacterium that lives on the skin. Staph causes millions of skin and soft tissue infections yearly, including lip infections....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWho Gets Diagnosed?What Providers Need to KnowSimilar IllnessesGender and Racial DiscrepanciesAfter DiagnosisNext in Bipolar Disorder GuideBipolar Disorder Treatments to Manage Symptoms Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Who Gets Diagnosed? What Providers Need to Know Similar Illnesses Gender and Racial Discrepancies After Diagnosis Next in Bipolar Disorder Guide Bipolar disorderis a serious mental illness that causes periods of depression, or low mood, and periods of mania, or elevated mood....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSimilaritiesDifferencesPreventionRisk FactorsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Similarities Differences Prevention Risk Factors Frequently Asked Questions Chlamydiaandgonorrheaare bothsexually transmitted infections(STIs) that can infect the vaginal, oral, anal, urethral, and throat tissues. While some of the symptoms may be the same, many people are asymptomatic (experience no symptoms at all) with either infection. Read on to learn more about the similarities and differences between these infections, risk factors, and prevention....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTreatmentsLength of TreatmentManaging Post-Thrombotic SyndromeHabits for Better CirculationComplementary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Treatments Length of Treatment Managing Post-Thrombotic Syndrome Habits for Better Circulation Complementary Deep vein thrombosis(DVT) occurs when ablood clotforms in a deep vein, typically in the legs. Treating a DVT is crucial, as the clot can break loose from the affected vein, move through the bloodstream to the heart, and lodge itself within the lung’s main artery....

A dermatofibroma is abenign skin bumpthat occurs most commonly on the legs. Dermatofibromas are firm, usually dome-shaped growths that range from brownish to purplish-red in color. (In light-skinnned people, they are typically pink to light brown; in dark-skinned people, they are dark brown or black.) They can begin as red and later change to brown. While common on the legs, they can be found throughout the body but especially on exposed parts, like the arms and the upper back....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesAt-Home TreatmentsSafetyHow You Eliminate ToxinsHow It Makes You FeelPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types At-Home Treatments Safety How You Eliminate Toxins How It Makes You Feel Prevention “Detoxes” or “cleanses” refer to various diets, programs, regimens, or therapies that claim to remove toxins from the body, aid in weight loss, or promote health. Through everyday activities, people are exposed to chemicals, pollutants, heavy metals in food, and other environmental toxins....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Eyelid Scrubs WorkDIY Eyelid ScrubsOTC Eyelid scrubsOther At-Home TreatmentsWhen to See a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Eyelid Scrubs Work DIY Eyelid Scrubs OTC Eyelid scrubs Other At-Home Treatments When to See a Healthcare Provider If you haveblepharitis, your healthcare provider may recommend using an eyelid scrub. This can help relieveblepharitis symptomslike dry, itchy eyelids quickly. You can purchase eyelid scrubs over-the-counter or you can make your own with a few simple items....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPelvic Tilt ExerciseModificationsPrecautionsCommon MistakesSummary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Pelvic Tilt Exercise Modifications Precautions Common Mistakes Summary Pelvic tilt exercises can stretch and strengthen your abdominal muscles, and help to relievesciaticaandlow back (lumbar) pain. Their benefits are far greater than their complexity: Simply lie on your back with your knees bent and raise your pelvis. Pelvic tilts are safe for just about anyone, even if you’re pregnant....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWho Should Try It?BenefitsHow to Do ItHow Often to Do It Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Who Should Try It? Benefits How to Do It How Often to Do It Saltwater garglesare used to improve oral health and treat various oral health conditions. It is an inexpensive and easy-to-access treatment that reduces oral healing time and can reducedental plaque. Kayoko Hayashi / Getty Images...

If you’ve ever had a serious hip injury or have undergone hip surgery, you will likely to be referred to aphysical therapistto help you recover. As part of your recovery, you will perform a series of exercises aimed at strengthing the leg and restoring its fullrange of motion (ROM). One of the foundational exercises is the straight leg raise. Common Causes of Hip Pain Instructions Verywell / Ben Goldstein You need no special equipment to do a straight leg raise other than space where you can lie on your back freely....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhen to Do CPRBefore StartingHow to Do CPRRescue BreathingUsing an AEDHow to Get Certified Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents When to Do CPR Before Starting How to Do CPR Rescue Breathing Using an AED How to Get Certified Cardiopulmonary resuscitation(CPR) is a hands-on emergency intervention used to restore heartbeats and breathing in someone who has gone intocardiac arrest.Common causes of cardiac arrest are a heart attack or near-drowning....